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Oughton Primary and Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 2NZ
Telephone Number: 01462 450716

Email: admin@oughton.herts.sch.uk 

GOVERNORS

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WHAT DOES THE GOVERNING BODY DO?

The Role of the Governing Body
Governors are part of the Leadership and Management of the school, working within Department for Education and Local Authority guidelines and the law, which states that the purpose of maintained school governing bodies is to 'conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement at the school’.

In order to do this, the Department for Education is looking to all governing bodies to have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:
  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
  • Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

The role of a governor is to contribute to the work of the governing body in ensuring high standards of achievement for all children in the school. The governing body however are not responsible for the day to day management of the school; that is the job of the headteacher and their senior staff.

The National Governors’ Association (NGA) has provided a helpful document entitled "What does a governor do?" which explains the role in more detail.
What Does A Governor Do?
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How Do We Carry Out The Role?
At Oughton, we hold Full Governing Body meetings every half term, which all governors attend.
In addition, we have two sub-committees which usually meet termly:
  • School Improvement Committee
  • Resources Committee
Governors join these committees depending on their skills and overall needs of the governing body.
Training is provided where necessary to fulfill the roles. In addition, there are other roles, for example links with subjects and classes and working parties.

What Happens at Governing Body Meetings?
The file to the right will let you find out more.

What Happens at Governing Body Meetings?
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Governors have a Code of Conduct. We declare any interests annually and are under obligation to advise any changes during the academic year.
The following information is provided to comply with the requirements of
The constitution of governing bodies of maintained schools (March 2015).
Governor Details 2021-22
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WHO ARE WE?


Members Of Oughton Primary & Nursery School Governing Body
There are different categories of Governor. The type of governor depends on an individual's situation; however all Governors have the same roles and responsibilities once part of the governing body.

Mrs F Nearney (LA)  - Chair of Governors (Chair of School Improvement Committee)

Mrs R Hayzen (Parent) - Vice Chair of Governors (Resources Committee)
Mrs M Smith (Staff)  (School Improvement Committee)
Rev Jane Robson (Co-opted) (Resources Committee) Chair of Resource Committee
​Mrs J Simpson (Parent) (School Improvement Committee)
Mrs V Brown (Parent) (School Improvement Committee)
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Mrs L Clayton (Headteacher) (Resources Committee) (School Improvement Committee)

Please note: Oughton Primary & Nursery School reconstituted their Governing Body in April 2015.
At the present time, we currently have vacancies for 2 Co-opted positions and we are actively recruiting. 
Links with Classes/Subjects
At Oughton, Governors are linked to each area of the curriculum. This helps governors to gain a greater appreciation of what happens in school and aids communication between Governors, staff and pupils.

governors attendance at meetings 

Governors' Attendance 2019-20
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Governors' Attendance 2020-21
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Governers' Attendance 2021-22
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How to Become a Governor
If you are interested in becoming a school governor, further information can be obtained from the Hertfordshire County Council website
http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/edlearn/getinvolved/governors/becschgov/
If you are a parent with a child at the school, you should contact the school regarding vacancies.

Oughton Primary and Nursery School