Objectives for 2017-18

The DfE Handbook recognises three core functions of the Governing Board:

Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent;
Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;
Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.

We will do this by:

Scrutiny of monitoring sheets and discussion of forecasts for spending; expenditure priorities arising from Health and Safety reports, property maintenance and the operation of the School Development Plan; discussion of staffing decisions; ensuring benchmarking information is used to ensure efficient use of the budget; checking that income from Pupil Premium and the Sports Grant is used in line with guidelines with measurable positive outcomes for children.
Monitoring the provision of a broad range of educational experiences; scrutinising provision for SEND, disadvantaged and Gifted and Talented pupils; checking using data and pupil and parent surveys, that all pupils make expected, or better than expected, progress; using information about the curriculum and experiences provided for the children.
Reviewing the School Development Plan and the Self-Evaluation Form in the light of our aims and vision; receiving regular reports and updates from the Headteacher or first hand through subject leaders and Governor visits.

Our Objectives for 2017-18

Ensure we have a full Governing Board with appropriate expertise for their designated roles and, in particular, to appoint at least one Governor to the board with experience of financial management and develop a succession strategy for the role of Chair and Vice Chair.
Engage more closely with the issues surrounding indoctrination and the Prevent Strategy and access further training in these areas from external sources.
Gather information on academisation and the work of local MATs as a prelude to a possible academisation of the school in the future.