Working Together to Continually Improve the School

The school governing body knows the school really well.  They use their experience to challenge and support leaders to continually improve the school. Governors check carefully that the school is taking the right actions in the best interests of all pupils. 

Those responsible for governance do not manage the daily operations of the school; this is the job of the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

Core Governor Responsibilities

✔️Set strategic direction

 ^{The governing body plays a key role in ensuring the clarity of the school's vision, ethos and strategic direction.}

✔️Provide support and challenge

^{The governing body strikes a balance of support and challenge to secure the best achievement for all pupils.  They hold the headteacher to account through rigorous questioning of her decision-making, particularly regarding pupil achievement.}

✔️Oversee the financial performance of the school

^{Those responsible for governance, in collaboration with the Headteacher, oversee school finances, setting priorities and budget allocation, guided by the school's strategic development plan.  This strategic role ensures prudent financial management.}