School governors form the largest voluntary body in the UK. It is very important to have
effective governors in our church schools, who will, as part of their role, encourage
the distinctive Christian values of the school. This role is particularly important for
Foundation, or Church, governors, who make up part of a church school’s governing
body.
Church school staff and governors understand education as the way to enable children
‘to live life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10) and to flourish as unique individuals made
in the image of God. Our Diocese reaches out to over 21,000 children, teaching
them that God’s love is everywhere; at school, at play, in class and at home. In many
parishes, schools greatly complement the work of the church in the community.
Next Saturday, the Diocesan Education Team will host their frst Governor Conference,
with the theme of ‘Vision into Action’. Two governors have been invited from each of our
100 church schools, to hear presentations from Anthony Collins Solicitors, the Church
of England and Ofsted.
For more information about becoming a Foundation governor, please contact:
education@cofe-worcester.org.uk
Please pray for people to be called to serve as Foundation governors in our church
schools. Please also pray for all governors across our diocese, who work hard to
support the children and staff in their school communities.
Worcester East Deanery – Rural Dean: Diane Cooksey; Lay Chair: Mike Bunclark
Ely: Bishop Stephen Conway
Cashel, Ossory & Ferns (Ireland): Bishop Michael Burrows
Lund (Sweden): Bishop Johan Tyrberg
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Hong Kong): Archbishop Paul Kwong
