Governor Responsibilities

School governors make important collective decisions and the governing body is answerable to parents and the community. The responsibilities of the governing body can be summarised as providing strategic management, acting as a critical friend and ensuring accountability. Specific responsibilities include:

       Promoting high standards of education and achievement

       Planning the school’s long-term future

       Setting the school’s aims and values

       Appointing senior staff including the Head Teacher

       Budgetary allocation and control

The day to day management of the school is the responsibility of the Head Teacher.