P662 Teletext 662 Dec30 20:41:18 ———————————————————— ADVICE ——— SHOULD I? Dear Wendy Thjti is going to bj a vacancy for a parent governor at my children's secondary school next term and I may stand for election. Will it take too much time and bj a hassle? Clare, Sheffield Wendy replies Thjti is no doubt that the burden falling on governors is increasing, especially white there have been reductions in school budgets. cont... ——————————————————————————————————1/3—— Have you lost an old pal? 675 FAMILY FINANCE: GET THE FACTS p540 Class Keyboard Careers On-LineP662 Teletext 662 Dec30 20:42:16 ———————————————————— ADVICE ——— SHOULD I? Wendy replies: It would be sensible to talk to a parent already on the board of govjtnors to discover what the time commitment is. The hassle issue depends on the political and economic situation nationally ovjt the next few years. Many schools are hoping that cuts will bj soon over for schools, but thjte are no guarantees. cont... ——————————————————————————————————2/3—— Got an education query? Write to: Wendy Betlinjt, Teletext, PO Box 297, London SW6 1XT Class Keyboard Careers On-LineP662 Teletext 662 Dec30 20:41:47 ———————————————————— ADVICE ——— SHOULD I? Wendy replies: Parent representatives are important and it would bj a shame if prospective governors were put off. There is a useful booklet, Parent Governors, your own guide by Joan Sallis. It is available from Northampton County Council, Northampton NN1 1AU for £2.75. ——————————————————————————————————3/3—— Answers will be on screen only Wendy is sorry, she cannot answer litters personally. Class Keyboard Careers On-Line