GOVERNORS
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:
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.
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.
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The National Governors’ Association (NGA) has provided a helpful document entitled "What does a governor do?" which explains the role in more detail.
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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:
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.
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
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.
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What Happens at Governing Body Meetings?
The file to the right will let you find out more. |
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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). |
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WHO ARE WE?
Rev. J Mainwairing - Chair of the Governors (Scarecrow Festival 2014)
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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. Rev J. Mainwaring (Co-opted) - Chair of Governors Mrs F Nearney (Co-opted) - Vice Chair Mrs L Clayton (Headteacher) Mr K Brierley Ms R Brown (Parent) Ms V Chamberlain Mrs A Drakes (Parent) Mrs H Matthews (Parent) Mrs M Smith (Staff) Mr P Watson (Associate) Mrs L Smith (Co-opted) Mrs S Boniface (Associate) Please note: Oughton Primary & Nursery School reconstituted their Governing Body in April 2015. |
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Links with Classes/Subjects
At Oughton, we governors are linked to each class and 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. |
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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.
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.
PUPIL QUESTIONS FOR GOVERNORS
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Pupils from years 3 & 4 posed some questions for the governors about their role. Here are a selection of their questions and governor replies.
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REFERENCES & RESOURCES
References and Resources used in the compilation of this page include:
- Governors’ Handbook For governors in maintained schools, academies and free schools, January 2015, accessed from https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/395789/Governors_Handbook.pdf
- Submission from the National Governors’ Association on the Role of Governing Bodies, accessed from http://www.nga.org.uk/getattachment/Resources/Consultation/NGA-Evidence-to-the-Select-Committee-Inquiry-on-Go/Submission-from-NGA-to-Select-Committee.pdf.aspx
- What does a governor do? extract from Welcome to Governance 6th Edition, accessed from http://www.nga.org.uk/Be-a-Governor/What-do-governors-do.aspx
- Hertfordshire County Council http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/edlearn/getinvolved/governors/
