The role of the governing board is a strategic one, its key functions are to:

• set the aims and objectives for the school
• set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
• set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
• monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
• be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)

The headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the governing board.

Who can become a Governor?

Almost anyone over 18 years of age can become a governor. There are no particular qualifications or requirements, other than a willingness to give time to the role and a capacity for working with other people.

There are different categories of governor:

• parent
• staff
• foundation
• local authority

• co-opted

The type of governor you will become depends on your situation; however all governors have the same roles and responsibilities once part of the governing board.

 If you think you have what it takes to be a school governor there are a number of ways of finding schools that have vacancies:

• You can contact your local school to ask if they need a new governor
• You can contact your local council.

Minutes of committee meetings are held in the school office.  Please ask the Administrators if you would like to view these.

Learn more about our Governor:

Who's Who

Governing Board Update Letter

Governor Working Arrangements

Governor Board Membership:

Committee membership is currently under review 

Governor attendance at meeting:

Governance Attendance at Meeting 2023-24

Declaration of business and pecuniary interests