The Governors
On 1st April 2017, our school became an Academy within the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust. As in any school, the governors play an important role in the management of the school. The full governing body meets at least once a term. Much of the work is done in three committees covering Resources, Curriculum and Ethos. Governors are members of one or the other committee according to their interests or expertise. Minutes of meetings are available to view on request from the school office.
The Governor's Roles
If you are interested in becoming a Governor, please talk to one of us, the Headteacher or the Clerk to the Governors
Monitoring
Strategic Planning
We plan with the staff leadership team for the strategic development and improvement of the school, not only in physical terms with regard to the development of the site and facilities, but also in terms of the development of school ethos and the curriculum. We set the school aims, policies and budget together with the Headteacher.
The Headteacher is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school.
The Governing Body:
- is accountable for the performance of the school;
- plans the future direction of the school;
- selects the Headteacher and staff;
- makes decisions on the school’s budget and staffing;
- ensures that the National Curriculum is taught;
- decides how the school can encourage the pupils’ spiritual, moral and cultural development and ensures that the school provides for all its pupils, including those with special education needs.
Finances
We hold the school to account for the handling of its finances, which includes both planning for long term spending and setting and monitoring the annual budget and funds.
In order to carry out these roles effectively we meet at least three times a year as a full governing body and more often in committees. Working in committees means that responsibilities can be shared around and also governor’s expertise can be used and developed in certain areas. These committees are:
- Curriculum – including teaching, learning and standards.
- Resources – including health & safety, safeguarding, staffing, premises and finance.
- Ethos –including Christian distinctiveness, values and RE.
Who Monitors Us?
How Do I Contact The Governors?
To view Key Documents from the Governing body please click here.