About the Governing Body
The Governing Body
The Governing body is responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the Head Teacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, the Governors set the school’s aims and policies.
Key roles of Governors:
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To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
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To ensure accountability for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.
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To oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure value for money.
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To support and challenge and undertake the role of ‘critical friend’.
They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:
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Determining how the school’s budget is spent.
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The employment relationship with staff.
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Hearing appeals and grievances.
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Forming policy on the school’s curriculum and other activities.
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Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour and discipline.
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Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe.
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Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies.