What we do
Several years ago, we adopted the “Circle Model” as our model of Governance, which means that we meet as a full board on a more regular basis – we plan for 6 times a year, and we do not have specific committees.
We have link governors who look at different aspects of our responsibilities in more detail. Their recommendations are taken to full Governing Board for discussion/approval.
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In addition to their Link roles on, Governors observe class teaching, undertake school visits/ learning walks.
We undertake an annual skills audit, to confirm that we have a good range of skills, experiences and backgrounds, reflecting our local community. This also gives us an opportunity to address any training needs we may have, and how they can be met.
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Governor Impact Report 2024/25
Governors for 2024/25 have no declarations of Interest.
Attendance for 2024/25
How we do it
Link Governors have responsibility for reporting back to Full Governing Board within 2 distinct areas
- Curriculum & Learning (C&L)
- Finance & Resources (F&R)
C&L - Curriculum, Assessment & Data
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Scrutiny of pupil progress and attainment data, monitor the quality of impact of our interventions to support pupils who need additional assistance with their learning.
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Opportunity to discuss the new marking scheme and how the implementation of Bookmark evening has impacted on the school/parent information flow.
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Outcome of Learning Walks to understand the impact of school improvement priorities.
Link: Mrs Sophy Barnes, Mrs Elaine Brennan
C&L - Distinctiveness, Religious Education & Collective Worship
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The key areas of responsibility are centred on if we are meeting the needs of learners as a Christian School; looking at the impact of collective worship and the Leadership and Management of a Church School.
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Any action as a response to our SIAMs inspection.
Link: Mrs Sophy Barnes
C&L - Inclusion, Equality & Safeguarding
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To establish and approve a special educational needs (SEN) policy.
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To ensure statutory compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and its associated policies including adopting and reviewing annually the child protection/safeguarding policy and relevant procedures.
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To complete an annual Safeguarding Review ensuring any follow up actions are monitored and completed.
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Monitors the impact of the use of our Pupil Premium Funding and Sports Funding and monitors the quality of teaching throughout the school.
Link: Mrs Kate Allen, Mrs Elaine Brennan
F&R - Facilities, Equipment, Health & Safety
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To develop and approve a school buildings strategy and contribute to LA Asset Management Planning arrangements.
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Ensure that Health & Safety Audits are completed within school and any subsequent action plan is monitored and acted upon.
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Review the fabric of the school, both internal and external and ensure that any work required is discussed at FGB and budget discussions undertaken.
Link: Mrs Claire Ganthony, Mrs Sarah Wallis
F&R - Finance & Budget
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Set and recommend approval the formal budget for the school.
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Challenge that the budget and financial procedures are robust, and that the school is getting value for money.
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To agree annual action plans and monitor how school premiums are spent (i.e. PE and sports premium, and the pupil premium).
Link: Mrs Claire Ganthony, Mrs Sarah Wallis
F&R - Personnel, Staffing, Appraisal & Performance Management
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Embedding ambition and driving involvement.
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Teaching and Learning; Tackling weaknesses; Promoting learning and wellbeing; Equal opportunities
Link: Mrs Claire Ganthony, Mrs Sarah Wallis