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The Role of the Governing Body
All over the country, school governors are assisting head teachers and staff ensure the next generation gets the best from school. The government is committed to raising educational standards in the class room, and to increasing the role of parents and the local community. Governors bring a range of experience and interests from many walks of life. They work closely with others to make good decisions - and make sure their decisions are followed up.
The governing body's main role is to help raise standards of achievement. It:-
is accountable for the performance of the school to parents and the wider community
plans the schools future
selects the head teacher
makes decisions on the school's budget and staffing
ensures the National Curriculum is taught
decides how the school can encourage pupils' spiritual, moral and cultural development
makes sure the school provides for all its pupils, including those with special needs
How the Governing body is made up:
|
Number |
Type |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Local Education Authority Governors |
|
2 |
Community Governors |
|
4 |
Foundation Governors |
|
5 |
Parent Governors |
|
1 |
Teacher Governor |
|
1 |
Staff Governor (preferably non teaching) |
|
1 |
Headteacher |
|
1 |
Attendee (non voting) |
|
1 |
Clerk - non-governor |
|
18 Total |
What the Governing Body does:
The governing body acts as a critical friend in that it supports the head teacher and staff to promote the interests of the school and its pupils but is critical in the sense of its responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the schools effectiveness.
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