Subject leads: how to work with your link governor

Learn about the role of your subject link governor and how to develop an effective working partnership with them. Use our template to prepare for meetings.

Last reviewed on 6 December 2024
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Contents
  1. Understand the role of your subject link governor
  2. What does your subject link governor need?
  3. Agree where and when to meet
  4. Use our guide to prepare for meetings
  5. Build a good working relationship
  6. Ask for support if you need it

Understand the role of your subject link governor

Your board may appoint link governors to specific areas or subjects in the curriculum, in line with your school improvement priorities.

The link governor’s role includes:

  • Monitoring the implementation of school strategy in their lead area, highlighting any gaps
  • Supporting you in raising the standards for all pupils in the subject area
  • Keeping the board informed on their area – this includes things like pupil attainment, use of resources and subject delivery (more on these below)

What does your subject link governor need?

Attainment – for example test results across your subject compared to local or national benchmarks, or pupil feedback based on learning objectives How effective your school’s strategy is and how well it’s being implemented in their area How you’re using