Governing Body

Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).

Our Vision As Governors

As Governors we are passionate about our school. We are actively involved in the life of the school and are committed to moving the school forward. We work in partnership with staff and parents and are actively involved in the decision making process. We support and challenge the leadership team and other staff to improve outcomes for our children. As Governors we strive to ensure our children get the best possible start in life.

Who Are School Governors?

School governors are in place to ensure schools are well run. They are volunteers who help to decide on the direction, focus and ethos of the school. Governors represent the school staff, parents and the local community. This means that school decisions are made by people with a wide range of experience and views.

What School Governors Do?

As stated in the DfE’s Governance Handbook, the responsibilities of the governing body are:

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 effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent