Parent Governor Elections

Thursday, 10 September 2026

Parent Governor Elections

Dear Parents/Carers,

We have a vacancy on the Lakeside Governing Board for a Parent Governor. Governors are appointed for a fouryear period, irrespective of whether their children remain in school during that period. We are looking for a dedicated parent who supports the school’s ethos and values. The new Parent Governor would be instrumental in supporting the school’s leadership in developing the strategic vision for the school. As this is a democratically elected position voted for by the parents, I am writing to inform you of the election arrangements and to invite parents to stand for election if they wish to.

Parents who are willing to stand as a candidate for election may obtain nomination forms from the school office. The nomination form then needs to be signed by the candidate and two other parents. Parents of all children currently registered at the school are entitled to stand for election or to nominate others. For these purposes ‘parent’ includes a step-parent, guardian or other persons having parental responsibility.

A completed nomination form must be returned to the school no later than Friday, 24th September 2026. It would be helpful if candidates would submit a brief statement about themselves. This will be distributed to all parents to help them to make their decision when voting.

If there is only one candidate as of the closing date, then that parent will be deemed Parent Governor. If there is more than one candidate, then all parents will be sent a ballot paper giving details of each of the candidates. Parents will be asked to indicate their preference as appropriate and return the ballot paper to the school office no later than the date shown. To comply with statutory regulations, the ballot will be conducted in secret.

All candidates will be invited to attend the count although, it will not be invalidated due to candidates not being able to attend.

The results of the ballot will be communicated by text message immediately when known.

Yours sincerely,

Mr N. Probert (Headteacher)