The role of Governing Body
What we do:
The Governing Body is responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management of the school, the Governing Body sets the school’s aims and policies.
Key roles of Governors:
- To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- To hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
- To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent
The Governors also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:
- Determining how the school’s budget is spent
- The appointing and dismissing of staff
- Hearing appeals and grievances
- Forming policy on the school’s curriculum and collective worship
- Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour and discipline
- Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
- Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies
How we work in practice:
There is a meeting of all Governors at least once each term. However, some of the work takes place in working groups. Some Governors also have specific roles, such as the SEN Governor and Safeguarding Governor.
At the meeting Governors receive and discuss reports from the working groups as well as from the headteacher.
Click on the link below to read more about our Governing Body.
Are you interested in being a school Governor?
The role of a school Governor is a demanding one but very rewarding and is a good way to give something back to your local community.
You don’t have to have children at the school to be a Governor but you do have to be over 18. No specific qualifications are required but there are certain expectations. What’s really important is that you have energy, enthusiasm, time and a real desire to help provide children with the best possible education.
Vacancies do arise on the Governing Body from time to time so if you are interested in becoming a Governor, please contact the school office.