Headteacher

The Head is a member of the governing body by virtue of his or her office. They may choose not to be a governor but they would be expected to attend meetings to offer advice and information.

Parent

A parent governor can be an actual parent, somebody who has parental responsibility or someone who has care of a child.  When there is a vacancy for a parent governor, nominations are sought from parents and if there is more than one, an election is held.

Local Education Authority

LEA governors are not necessarily County Councillors but are usually members of a political party. The nominations are sought from County Councillors in the school catchment area and from the school.
Monmouthshire has a code of practice for the appointment of LEA governors to ensure they have the skills and time to be a governor.

Teacher

Teacher governors are elected by their colleagues to represent them. Teachers can only be governors while employed at the school.

Community

Governing bodies can invite other people to join them. Community Governors are intended to represent the business community.

Minor Authority

These governors are appointed by the local town or community council.

Foundation

Foundation governors are appointed by the Foundation and/or Trust of a voluntary aided (church) school. Foundation governors are responsible for the religious ethos of the school.

Staff

These governors represent the support staff at the school and can only sit on the governing body while employed at the school.

Partnership

Partnership governors sit on the governing bodies of non-church foundation schools, ie former grant maintained schools. The governing body is responsible for seeking nominations for and appointing partnership governors