The Governing Body consists of 14 governors, the majority of whom are Foundation Governors. Other governors include staff, parents and the Local Authority Governor.
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Responsibilities
Together, the Governors are responsible for:
Setting aims and targets for the school and checking the school’s progress towards attaining these.
Monitoring how well the school’s policies and plans are working.
Accounting for the performance of the school and the Governing Body.
Working with the Headteacher to make sure that teaching at school is effective and good quality and the children are making the best possible progress.
Taking general responsibility for the school and its budget.
Challenging and supporting the senior management team and taking opportunities to show interest in and appreciation of staff and pupils.
Promoting the interests of the school and its pupils in the wider community.
Types of Governors
There are several different types of Governor:
Parent Governor
Elected from parents at the school by parents at the school.
Staff Governor
Elected from staff at the school by staff at the school.
Local Authority (LA) Governors
Appointed by the LEA.
Co-opted Governors
Appointed by members of the Governing Body. They are intended to be representative of the local community and may add particular kinds of expertise.
Foundation Governors
Appointed by the Diocese.
Governor Roles / Responsibilities
The Chair of the Governing Body and the Clerk can be contacted through the school.