Application to represent the council as a local authority governor

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Candidate information
1. Title (optional)
2. Forename(s)*
3. Surname*
4. Home address
  1. House name (optional)
  2. House number (optional)
  3. Street name*
  4. Area (optional)
  5. City*
  6. Postcode*
5. Email*
6. Telephone*
7. Occupation*
Do you have any children?*
1. Yes
2. No
If 'Yes' please give details
1. Names and ages
2. Schools attended
Are you related to a currently elected member of the City and County of Swansea?*
1. Yes
2. No
If 'Yes' please give details
1. Name of elected member
What governing body would you prefer to serve on?*
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Either
Area(s) you would be prepared to travel to
1. Please list*
Is there a specific school you are interested in serving on?*
1. Yes
2. No
If you do not specify an individual school we will use the information you have provided to match your application to an appropriate governing body with a vacancy. You can express an interest in more than one school and we will match you to the first of those schools in which a vacancy occurs.
If 'Yes' what school(s) are you interested in?
1. Please state
Skills and experience
1. We are interested to know what skills and/or experience you could bring to a school. Detail your skills and experience to support your application (approximately 300 words). Appendix A gives you examples of skills / experience required. There is an extensive training programme available so you will also be given the opportunity to develop any skills needed to support you in the role if necessary. Individuals seeking reappointment will also need to complete this section in detail.
2. Please give details*
How many governing bodies would you be interested in joining?*
1. One
2. Two
3. Don't mind
Please tell us if:*
1. This is a new application
2. This is a re-appointment application
Please tick the box to confirm you have read 'the role of a school governor'
1. Please ensure you have read 'the role of the school governor' found on our webpage at www.swansea.gov.uk/roleofaschoolgovernor
2. Confirm*