Full Governing Body

The full Governing Body meets termly to discuss whole school strategy and developments.  As per The Governance Handbook there are 3 core functions to the board:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
• Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent

To review specific aspects of school life in more depth the various Committees provide feedback on their delegated areas of responsibility such as accomplishments, areas of improvement and detailing any decisions the committee has made.

In addition to the Finance and Resource and Outcomes Committees, special committees referred to as 'panels,' convene when needed. For example, a Complaint and Grievances Panel that meets as required to hear cases relating to discipline within the school, complaints, or appeals from parents. Members of a panel are usually selected depending on the circumstance and members experience.

Finance and Resources Committee

Is responsible for monitoring the school finances and budget, ensuring the school is financially accountable and overseeing the maintenance and development of the school buildings and grounds in addition to all personnel matters.

Please refer to the terms of reference document for further details.

The Outcomes Committee

Is responsible for monitoring the curriculum, progress and standards of teaching and learning across the school.

Please refer to the terms of reference document for further details.

Link Governors

As part of their governor duties, each governor has an area of school that they lead on as Link Governor. The areas include, Leadership and Management; Safeguarding, Behaviour and Attitudes; Personal Development; Special Educational Needs and Disability; Pupil Premium and Quality of Education; and Early Years Foundation Stage. The governors are often found visiting the school, joining in with assemblies, meeting with staff or speaking with children in class, as well as collecting feedback at Parents' Evenings.