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School governors and school boards

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People can help in their community by becoming a school governor, or a member of a school board in Scotland. They help raise standards by setting the school's direction and checking how it performs. They must be aged 18 or over, and there is no upper age limit.

Memory tip: School governors (school boards in Scotland) help run schools; you must be 18 or over.

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In Scotland, what is the equivalent of a school governor called?

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