--- title: "Our Governors" url: "https://ststephenscofe.durham.sch.uk/our-governors" school: "St Stephen's C.E. Primary School" --- # Our Governors ## Our Governing Body --- Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA). For further information on who our governors are and what they do, please click below: [Governing Body membership and roles](https://app.iamcompliant.com/policy/preview/116309/R6XjCmpryllM3LR5?organisation_slug=1780926394) #### **Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies** St Stephen’s CE Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department for Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools. For further information please view or download the full document below. [Governing Body Constitution -DFE guidance](https://app.iamcompliant.com/policy/preview/116299/kgeuj8AojvmYRip3?organisation_slug=1780926394) [Governing Body Constitution - St. Stephen's CE Primary](https://app.iamcompliant.com/policy/preview/116307/VchucmtBGF5BTxJc?organisation_slug=1780926394) [Governing Body Terms of Reference](https://app.iamcompliant.com/policy/preview/116273/EdfrikxgIOyFuWLB?organisation_slug=1780926394) [NGA Governor Code of Conduct](https://app.iamcompliant.com/policy/preview/104786/fjDYG2oOLyATLoBw?organisation_slug=1780926394) **How To Become A School Governor** Parent governors are a core part of a school’s Board of Governors. The role is voluntary and will appeal to parents who want to make a positive impact on their child’s education and school life. The outcome is indirect, since the governor role has little interaction with the pupils or with daily school life, but is much more “behind the scenes”. As well as parent governors, a school’s Board of Governors consists of: - Staff governors - Local authority governors - Foundation governors - Partnership governors - Co-opted governors - Associate members Volunteers need to be dedicated people who care about improving education, but they do not need prior board experience. It makes the role perfect for professionals looking to improve their business and leadership skills, give back to society and enhance children’s futures. If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, contact the school office or visit the [Durham County Council ](http://www.durham.gov.uk/schoolgovernors)website School Governor section. [Governors Register of Interests](https://app.iamcompliant.com/policy/preview/116308/dTm2jDPgt3Ijt3tC?organisation_slug=1780926394) ### Record of Governor’s Attendance Schools are now required to display a record of Governor’s attendance at meetings for the last academic year. [Governor attendance at meetings](https://app.iamcompliant.com/policy/preview/116311/3FOSuJRvcIxcceKP?organisation_slug=1780926394) - [![Local Offer](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/images/partners/Local-Offer-logo-small.jpg)](https://www.durham.gov.uk/localoffer) - [![Click CEOP](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/images/partners/Click_CEOPS-Footer.gif)](https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre) ##### Location St Stephen's C.E. Primary School Hall Lane, Willington Crook County Durham DL15 0QH ##### Contact Us 01388 746 426 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ststephensce/) © Copyright 2024–2026 St Stephen's C.E. Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://ststephenscofe.durham.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)