The governing body come together with only one set of interest in mind: The children of Stenson Fields Primary School. Everything we discuss and do is aimed towards improvement of the school, experience and opportunities of the pupils. I feel privileged, to be part of the team trusted to realise this aim.

We cover all areas of the schools operation, curriculum, direction and improvement during our meetings. Every governor has an equally valued voice. It's always rewarding to see how the efforts of the teachers, school leadership team and governing body are translated into the classroom. Governors attend learning walks - short observations throughout all classes focused on a specific area to see how this concept evolves throughout the year groups to meet the needs of the children.

I started as an elected parent governor in 2015 and became a co-opted governor a few years ago; I have been the vice chair of governors for two years. I have a background in education and trained and worked as an early years teacher 17 years ago. I am currently working  in a local primary school as a designated safeguarding lead, inclusion officer and a mental health and wellbeing lead. I have been an active member of the school PTFA and have been involved in fundraising and community links. I am also a mum to four beautiful Stenson babies.

Being a parent governor requires no particular skills set other than a genuine interest in your child's school and a desire to help make it a better place. Full training opportunities are made available to bridge any specific knowledge gaps, however, many skills, whether they be life skills or professional are transferable. I would encourage any parent to consider applying for a post of parent governor when vacancies are advertised in the school newsletter.

Nabila Mughal-Martin