Long Furlong Primary School

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What is a Governor?

School governors are volunteers who want to make a positive contribution to children's education. As one of the country’s largest volunteer groups, governors have a crucial role in school improvement and accountability. 

The school is accountable to the governing body, which in turn is accountable to parents and the community, the Local Authority – in our case Oxfordshire County Council – and ultimately to OFSTED. 

It is the job of the governing body to act as a “critical friend”, providing the right balance of support and challenge to both the Headteacher and the school. 

At Long Furlong, our governing board includes 13 members in the following categories: 

  • Headteacher (Ex Officio) 
  • Staff Governor (elected by school staff) 
  • Local Authority Governor (appointed by Oxfordshire County Council) 
  • Co-opted Governors (six, selected from the community for their skills) 
  • Parent Governors (four, elected by parents) 

Governors come from diverse backgrounds, including parents, staff, local residents, and business or church representatives, bringing a rich mix of perspectives and expertise.

Instrument of Government