Governing Body

The Role of the Governing Body

Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school.  They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued. Our Governing Body meets regularly to help with strategic planning for the school.  The Governing Body is made up of people from various occupations and backgrounds, including those that live within our local community and have children within the school. They contribute a diverse range of skills and knowledge to successfully support and lead the school's development. They do not manage the school; that is the job of the headteacher and the leadership team.

The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of:

• 1 Headteacher

• 2 parent governors 

• 1 staff governor

• 1 local authority governor

• 7 co-opted governors

The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:

• Set the aims and objectives for the school

• Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives

• Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives

• Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards the achievement of its aims and objectives

• Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher