THE Governor of the Year category was a new addition to the Schools Awards in 2016.

It was introduced to celebrate the work, much of which is behind the scenes, of the hundreds of people across the district who volunteer to be governors.

Although heads and deputies are the most visible leadership presence in schools, the work that school governors do can be just as important.

The make-up and effectiveness of a governing body can make or break a school, and in the past few years there have been examples of how a strong governing body can turn around a school’s fortunes.

Governors can set up aims and priorities for schools, offer support to, and challenge, heads, and decide who the school hires.

The award is to celebrate individual governors rather than governing bodies.

We were delighted at the response to the category at the last awards, with plenty of nominations received recognising the work of governors across the district.

Angela Dobson became the first person to be named Governor of the Year at the 2016 awards. She was recognised for her work as both chairman of the interim executive board at St Luke’s Church of England School, and long-term governor of Clayton CofE Primary School.

She was nominated by leaders at both schools.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus:
LAST YEAR'S WINNER: Angela Dobson, chairman of the interim executive board at St Luke’s Church of England School, and long-term governor of Clayton CofE Primary School.

AWARD SPONSOR: BRADFORD COUNCIL

 

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Bradford Council

BRADFORD Council has been a major partner with the Telegraph & Argus in promoting the Schools Awards from the start.

Although the increasing numbers of academies and free schools in recent years have seen more schools leaving council control, the authority still has the duty to make sure Bradford’s children get the best possible education.
The council is delighted to sponsor this award, which recognises the often unsung heroes of Bradford education - our schools’ governors.

School governors are people who want to make a positive contribution to children’s education.

They are volunteers who give up their time and energy to help schools be the best places they can be for our children.

Their role is key to ensuring the effectiveness of a school. They provide strategic leadership and accountability in schools and work with the head to take tough decisions for the best outcomes.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Schools Awards Nominations

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