There are a number of sources of information if you want to find out more about becoming a school governor. These include your local authority and local schools. The Department also has a website dedicated to school governors; this site has a wealth of information from the role and responsibilities of a School Governor and how to become one. You can also ask the School Governors’ One-Stop Shop (SGOSS) to forward you a SGOSS application form. The SGOSS process ensures that an acknowledgement is sent to the candidate and his/her details are forwarded to the LA or school. The SGOSS will then remain in contact with both LA and the candidate until he/she has been introduced to a governing body. The process should take approximately six to eight weeks but may take longer if the candidate expresses a wish to be a governor in a particular school, area or phase of education.