Purpose of the governing body 

The governing body is the key strategic decision-making body in the school, setting the strategic framework and ensuring it meets all its statutory duties. Raising achievement is at the heart of a governing body’s strategic role; every child has the right to attend a good school. 

The governing body has the following core strategic functions: 

 Establishes the strategic direction by:

• Setting the vision, values, and objectives for the school

• Agreeing the school improvement strategy with priorities and targets

• Meeting statutory duties

 Ensures accountability by: 

• Appointing the Executive Headteacher and Head of school

• Monitoring progress towards targets

• Performance managing the Executive Headteacher and Head of school

• Engaging with stakeholders (including parents & pupils)

• Contributing to school self-evaluation
   

 Ensuring financial probity by: 

• Setting the budget

• Monitoring spending against the budget

• Ensuring value for money is obtained

• Ensuring risks to the organisation are managed

Our Governors