TWO school governors say the role offers a stimulating challenge as they encourage others to volunteer time and expertise to the county’s schools.

Liam Benson and Claire McGregor, who both work at the Cumberland Building Society are highlighting the essential role governors have in education as part of National School Governors Awareness Day which takes place on Wednesday, February 28.

 

Alongside his role as a payments product owner at the building society Liam also volunteers his skills and business acumen at two schools.

He said: “I am proud to help shape the vision and ambition of the schools I work with. The experience has had a huge impact on me personally and professionally. I’ve seen an impact on my leadership and career but also how I approach life.”

Cumberland people business partner Claire McGregor is a governor at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary and Nursery School in Wigton.

She took on the role pre-Covid and stuck with it through an incredibly tough time for students and staff.

She said: “We were bursting with pride when we bucked the trend on declining levels of literacy and numeracy. Education is vital in building the skills of the next generation and I am so proud to be involved.”