Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Governor Committee Structure
Please see the documents below:
Structure and Remit of the Governing Body 2025-2026
Committee Membership- 2025 – 2026
Governing Body Register of interests 2025-206
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Durham Gilesgate Primary adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of 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.
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)
Record of Governor Attendance
Schools are required to display a record of Governor attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
Full Governing Body Attendance 2024 -2025
Committee Attendance 2024 -2025
We have no associate members of our governing body.
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