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The Employer Perspective: How Schools Benefit: Legal firms can provide a huge boost to local education by providing committed governors. In return, governors develop a variety of skills in the role which can be taken straight back into the workplace. Don’t just take our word for it: schools want legal professionals to be school governors! “Sam’s legal training allows her to bring both intellectual rigour and well-honed analytical abilities to the key role of any governing body which is holding the school, and the Senior Leadership Team, to account by asking the relevant Read people the right questions.” Employees 2,500+ "This is a great opportunity and I think you'll be surprised by the benefits it has for the people you work with." - Julian Davies, Chair of Governors, Read The Baird Primary Academy. Watch "Experience of the complexities of any legal framework and the Read Employees 30+ "Go for it! You have nothing to lose by promoting the opportunity." skills associated with the profession are extremely valuable Read in securing the success of our schools in an increasingly commercial world.” - Sarah Young, Executive Headteacher, The Hessle Federation. Businesses both big and small can make a huge difference. 8 Back to Contents www.becomeagovernor.com 9