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How to encourage parents to become governors

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Last updated on 4 September 2018
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Follow these tips to put together an advert that appeals to parents and encourages them to stand for election to your governing board.

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Contents

  1. 1 Explain what the role involves and who can apply
  2. 2 Highlight the benefits
  3. 3 Mitigate the common concerns 
  4. 4 Publicise your vacancy in the right places
  5. 5 Run the election 
  6. 6 Promote the role all year round

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