The Role of the Link Governor

• Make pre-arranged visits to the school, with a clear focus 
• Keep the governing board informed about the area for which they're responsible, and act as a link between governors and staff
• Support the member of staff who is responsible for their particular area/subject 
• Develop knowledge in their specialist area and take part in relevant training 
• Make sure the school has relevant policies in place
• Monitor the implementation of the school's strategy in their specialist area