Looking after the Governor is the Business now : How do we retain our school governors?
Abstract
Retaining school governors in post is no less of a challenge than retaining teaching staff. Teachers are retained by 'golden handcuffs' in various guises; LEAs and schools rack their brains to offer staff development, technical support, promotion prospects and working environments that meet staff expectations. What are the rewards that motivate school governors and attract their continuing hard work and loyalty, however?