From the Chair
WHAT DO WE DO?
The Governing Body:
- Provides a strategic direction for the work and improvement of the school
> We do this by setting aims and objectives for the school, adopting policies for achieving those aims and objectives and by setting targets for achieving those aims and objectives.
- Supports, monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the school
> In doing this the Governing Body acts as a 'critical friend' offering support, constructive advice, a sounding board for ideas, a second opinion on proposals and help where needed. As a critical friend the Governing Body also challenges, asks questions, seeks information, improves proposals and so seeks to arrive at the best solution.
- Holds the school to account for the standards achieved and the quality of education
> The Governing Body ensures that appropriate information is provided to its stakeholders including staff, pupils, parents, the diocese, the Local Authority and the Secretary of State.
The Governing Body is concerned with the strategic direction and development of the school. The day-to-day running of the school is the role of the Headteacher.