ERIC Number: EJ955187
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1363-2434
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The Role of the Chair of the School Governing Body in England
James, Chris; Jones, Jeff; Connolly, Michael; Brammer, Steve; Fertig, Mike; James, Jane
School Leadership & Management, v32 n1 p3-19 2012
The research reported here analysed the role of the chair of the school governing body in England, drawing on a national survey of governors and the study of governing in 30 schools. The role encompassed: being a governor; appointing and working with the head teacher; acting as a change agent; active participation in the school; organising the governing body; dealing with complaints; working with parents; and chairing meetings. We discuss the role and the way it is experienced and conclude that the position of chair is substantially under-played; given insufficient status; and is a significant educational and community leadership responsibility.
Descriptors: Change Agents, Governance, Foreign Countries, Leadership Responsibility, Administrator Role, Board Candidates, Governing Boards, National Surveys, Administrator Attitudes, Questionnaires, Secondary Schools, Interviews, Observation, Case Studies, Administrator Responsibility, Educational Administration
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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