More about Governors' work
The Governors' Role in School
We aim to give all of our children the best possible education
We set ambitious plans for the school
We make sure we spend our money well
We meet every term to plan and review the work of the school. We consider reports and information from:
- The Head Teachers and other staff
- Advisors and others who visit the school
- Governors who visit the school to look at aspects of school life
- Parents
- The School Council
We then assess how well the school is doing and how it can do better.
We also meet in small groups because there is too much work for one group. We have three main committees who report back to our full governing body:
We then assess how well the school is doing and how it can do better.
Resources – makes sure that we spend our money wisely, that we have enough staff, and checks our buildings and playgrounds are safe
Teaching and Learning – makes sure all our children are reaching their potential and making good progress, especially in Reading, Writing and Maths, and that the quality of our teaching is good
Pupil Support Committee – makes sure that our children are safe and behaving well.
Governor Development Priorities 2019/20
Governor Development Priorities 2019/20
Governors have agreed three priorities for 2019/20:
- Every class link governor will make at least one classroom visit, so they can see for themselves how the school is implementing the improvements in the School Development Plan, and report their findings to the Governing Board.
- Increase opportunities to engage meaningfully with parents and carers, enabling them to put forward views at key points in their child’s education, and use these views to inform decision making.
- Make mutually beneficial links with other governors through the Learning Alliance and Headingley and Kirkstall Partnership.
Getting in Touch
We want to represent all the different parts of our school community including children, parents and staff. Please get in touch with of us if you have any concerns or issues you want to raise.
- Children can talk to their School Council representatives
- Parents can talk to one of our parent governors
- Staff can talk to one of our staff governors
- Anyone can contact our Chair of governors via the school office
From time to time we have vacancies for parent or other type of governor. We welcome applications from people with commitment and enthusiasm. You can find out more about being a governor at http://www.nga.org.uk/Be-a-Governor.aspx.