GOVERNORS
Governing Body
The Governing Body has the legal responsibility for the effective management of the school, acting within the framework set by national legislation. The responsibility for the day to day running of the school rests with the Headteacher. There is a supportive and productive relationship between the school and the Governing Body which results in a healthy partnership. |  |
The Governing Body has chosen to delegate many of its responsibilities to the Headteacher and other members of staff, but has a close interest in the business of the school and a determination to raise standards and achievements.
The Governing Body consists of 4 LEA governors, 7 parent governors, 4 community governors and 5 staff governors, including the Headteacher.
Governors' Responsibilities
Principal responsibilities are as follows:
- for the general conduct of the school.
- to determine the aims and curriculum of the school, taking into account the Local Education Authority's curriculum policy, provided that these are compatible with the National Curriculum.
- to prepare the budget and administer the finances of the school.
- to determine what sex education should be provided at the school and to issue a statement accordingly.
- to consider a policy for discipline in the school and to take appropriate action in cases of excluded pupils.
- to ensure that proper provision is made for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
- to decide how many staff should be employed at the school and who should be appointed, taking into account the advice of the LEA and within the legal requirements for procedures and conditions of service.
- to determine the use to which the school premises may be put out of hours, following any directions from the LEA and considering the needs of the local community.
- to make information about the school available to parents.
- to prepare an Annual Report to parents and to hold an Annual Meeting with the parents to discuss the Report and any other matters concerning the running of the school.