THE ROLE OF THE GOVERNORS

The Governors take overall policy decisions about how the school

 is run. They meet once each half term, occasionally more often.

The Governing Body attempts to meet all requirements regarding

Statutory Policies, all of which can be obtained from the school office on request.  These include the school policies on Safeguarding and Child Protection, Sex and Health Education, and Accessibility and Disability Discrimination.

The Governing Body operates a system of committees to make

 it easier to deal with some things in greater detail.  These

are for Finance, Curriculum, Personnel and Premises. We also have a committee of Foundation Governors who focus on the spritual and Christian development of our children. Committees also meet each half term.  

School Governors have legal duties, powers and responsibilities for the school buildings, staff and pupils.  They work together

and they cannot act individually.

The Governors are made up of members appointed  by the

Church (Parochial Church Council Governors), the Diocese

(Foundation Governors) the Local Education Authority (LA),

Parent Governors, as well as a representative of the

teaching staff and one from school support staff.

 Our present Governors are:-

Rev. M Chesher                Ex- Officio - (Chair - Foundation).

Mr M Scott                       Foundation (Chair of Governors)

Mrs T Taylor                     Parent Governor (Chair - Premises)

Mrs J Brooks                     Foundation

Mrs M Sudbury                 Foundation

Mrs J Day                          PCC (Chair - Curriculum)

Mrs R Blunt                       LA

Mrs M Ribnell                    Foundation

Mrs H Smith                       Staff Governor

Mrs McCarthy                  Parent Governor

Mr N Swann                     Foundation (Chair - Personel)

Mrs S Bell                         Teacher Governor

Mrs J Roberson                 PCC

Mrs A Senior                       Head Teacher

Safeguarding our children

The law requires Headteachers to report any obvious or suspected child abuse. This includes non accidental injury, physical neglect, emotional and or sexual abuse. Headteachers and staff are charged with the duty of reporting whatever their views of the likelihood of abuse.  This procedure is intended to protect our children, and school takes the attitude that when there are any suspicions, it is better to be safe than sorry.  At times, this does mean that Headteachers risk upsetting some parents by reporting a case that after investigation was proved to be unfounded, but it is hoped that parents will understand how difficult it is for Headteachers to carry out this delicate task, and that they act only in the best interests of the children in their care.

Our Governors play an integral part in the life of the school, and can often be seen in classrooms or assemblies.

Rev Chesher,

our

Chair of Foundation Governors,

taking a

Key Stage 1 assembly...

....and presenting two Leavers with their Bibles.

Mrs Ribnell - one of our Governors, supporting one of the children with their reading....

... and helping at After School Club!

Mrs Brooks and Mrs Day accompanied the children to the British Museum in London to see the Aztec Exhibition.

Rev Chesher, paying a visit to our Year One children to talk about his special robes.

Mrs Jo Day (PCC Governor), presenting the winner of the Key Stage 2 Easter Bonnet Competiton.