Governor presentation
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- 2. Our Vision The Schoolvision is to develop lifelong learners. OFSTED stated: Governors support the school and are very keen for it to succeed. They access training and are rigorous in keeping abreast of local and national developments. The governor team shares responsibilities very effectively between its committees. They ensure that safeguarding policy and practice meet requirements. A close eye is kept on the performance of pupils. Governors are aware that standards need to be higher and they challenge the school to raise achievement.
- 3. How Can GovernorsSupport To Achieve The School Vision? Governors will: •be a critical friend to school •ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction •hold the head teacher accountable for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff •oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent
- 4. Other Important Duties, WhichInclude: • Determining how the school's budget is spent • The appointing and dismissing of staff • Hearing appeals and grievances • Forming policy on the school's curriculum • Setting standards for pupils' behaviour and discipline • Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe • Setting and monitoring the school's aims and policies
- 5. Types of Governors Parent Governors Everygoverning body includes parent governors, and it can be a rewarding way to be involved in your child’s school. The most important qualities for being a governor are enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education. You don’t need teaching experience, but it’s useful to bring skills from other areas of your life. Current Vacancie s 0 Staff Governors Staff governors are elected by staff at the school to serve for, in most cases, four years. The role of a staff governor can be both challenging and rewarding and presents an excellent opportunity for the individual member of staff to contribute to the decisions that are made by the governing body as well as to build strong links between the governing body and the staff of the school 0 Partnership Governors Partnership governors are appointed by the governing body from nominations received from parents and other persons in the community as appropriate 3 Local Authority Governors Local Authority (LA) governors are appointed by the local authority. 1
- 6. Current Structure Chair ofGovernors Manisha Govan Vice Chair Charlotte Maxwell Head Teacher Andrea Grist Staff Governor Neil Clarke Parent Governor Tracy Collier Parent Governor Anita Mistry Parent Governor Jaime Kermode LA Governor Vacant Partnership Governor Vacant Partnership Governor Vacant Partnership Governor Vacant
- 7. Support for Governors Schoolsupport Induction and training and access to relevant courses for free Out of pocket expenses
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