Friday 26 November 2010

Employers thanked for supporting school governors

Companies have been thanked by Hampshire County Council for encouraging their staff to volunteer as school governors and making it possible for them to carry out their duties.

The County Council’s employer awards recognise what these companies do to enable local people to have a say in the running of Hampshire schools.

Employers receiving awards say supporting school governors is a way of supporting local communities

Many School Governors hold voluntary positions in schools and spend around 20 hours a term on school business. Although much of this is in their own time, employers who are flexible with
their employees’ in their voluntary governor role do make a real difference to the community and have a positive impact on schools.

Employers receiving awards say supporting school governors is a way of supporting local communities and of raising the company’s profile, as well as developing the skills and confidence of their staff.

Councillor Roy Perry Hampshire County Council’s Executive Lead Member for Children’s Services , said: “School governors play a vital role in the running and operation of our schools so it’s important to give public recognition to the companies that support their work. Without their employer’s encouragement and flexibility many governors would not be able to take on governor duties and schools would miss out on the varied skills and perspectives they provide. I’d like to thank these companies and others in Hampshire who support their employees in this way.”

Great story! It would be great if more councils recognised employers in a similar way. It would also be great if more employers encourage their employees to become School Governors.

Full story can be found here:

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/communications/mediacentre/mediareleases.htm?newsid=434029

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