George Fentham Endowed School Governing Body
The Governing Body at George Fentham Endowed School is made up of 14 Governors, consisting of 2 parent governors, 1 LA governor, 1 Headteacher, 1 staff governor, 1 co-opted governor (reserved for an additional staff governor) and 8 foundation governors. The foundation governors are appointed by the George Fentham Hampton-in-Arden Endowed Charity. The term of all governors is four years.
Priorities for the Governing Body include:
At George Fentham Endowed School we have 4 main committees. Each committee meets on a termly basis and has specific roles and responsibilities as outlined in each committee’s terms of reference. The Full Governing Body meets each term, following all committee meetings.
The Governing Body at George Fentham Endowed School is made up of 14 Governors, consisting of 2 parent governors, 1 LA governor, 1 Headteacher, 1 staff governor, 1 co-opted governor (reserved for an additional staff governor) and 8 foundation governors. The foundation governors are appointed by the George Fentham Hampton-in-Arden Endowed Charity. The term of all governors is four years.
Priorities for the Governing Body include:
- Setting strategic direction, policies and objectives;
- Approving the school budget;
- Reviewing progress against the school's budget and objectives;
- Appointing, supporting and holding the Head Teacher to account.
At George Fentham Endowed School we have 4 main committees. Each committee meets on a termly basis and has specific roles and responsibilities as outlined in each committee’s terms of reference. The Full Governing Body meets each term, following all committee meetings.
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Committee
Strategy Committee Finance, Site, Buildings & Maintenance Committee Staffing Committee Curriculum and Standards Committee |
Responsibilities
The strategy committee is responsible for working with leaders to set, communicate and evaluate the vision, ambition, ethos and strategic direction of the school, to provide the very best outcomes and highest achievement for all children. This committee will review the function and structure of the Governing Body, driving School Self-Evaluation (SSE) to ensure it performs to the highest standard and secures continual improvement. It is compromised of the Chair of Governors, Vice-Chair, Chairs of each of the Committees, Deputy Head teacher and Head Teacher. All Governors are invited to attend. The Finance, Site, Buildings & Maintenance Committee is authorised by the Governing Body to consider the school’s financial objectives as reflected in the School Improvement Plan. It has the responsibility to: set the school budget; monitor spending throughout the year; ensure financial controls are in place and being followed; audit the school accounts. The committee is also authorised to oversee the day to day maintenance works undertaken at the school to ensure the premises provides a clean, safe and modern environment for the pupils to learn. It manages, on behalf of the governing body, any larger long term capital projects that have been identified. It is comprised of five governors and the Head Teacher. The Finance Officer & Site Manager attend as required. This committee is authorised by the Governing Body to support the Head Teacher and staff on all staffing matters, so that they can perform their duties well and promote the achievement of all pupils. It determines, monitors and reviews on behalf of the Governing Body the pay policy and the related performance of staff. It has responsibility for the appointment of staff in line with safer recruitment, together with responsibility for staff capability, discipline and grievance matters. It is comprised of three governors and the Head teacher. The Standards and Curriculum Committee is authorised by the Governing Body to oversee the performance and progress of pupils and to monitor the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum that complies with the National Curriculum. It has the responsibility to:
It is comprised of a minimum of eight governors and the Head Teacher. |
If you wish to contact the Governing Body you are most welcome to email the school office or hand in a letter to the school reception marked for the attention of the Chair of Governors, Mrs D Purcell.
The Governing Body Attendance Policy can be viewed here.
The Governing Body Written Statement of Behaviour Principles can be viewed by clicking here.
You can see all Governing Body 2021/22 Meeting dates by clicking here.
We have collated all of the information regarding:
- Our Governance Structure.
- The Governing Body Membership Declaration (including; Meeting attendance etc).
- The Governing Body Register of Business (Pecuniary) Interests and
- The Governing Body Committees & Responsibilities (including; Class 'Link' Governors)
into one concise document, covering all of these areas, which can be viewed here.
Mrs D Purcell
Chair of Governors
The Governing Body Attendance Policy can be viewed here.
The Governing Body Written Statement of Behaviour Principles can be viewed by clicking here.
You can see all Governing Body 2021/22 Meeting dates by clicking here.
We have collated all of the information regarding:
- Our Governance Structure.
- The Governing Body Membership Declaration (including; Meeting attendance etc).
- The Governing Body Register of Business (Pecuniary) Interests and
- The Governing Body Committees & Responsibilities (including; Class 'Link' Governors)
into one concise document, covering all of these areas, which can be viewed here.
Mrs D Purcell
Chair of Governors
All information contained on this website is available, free of charge, in paper format from the School Office.
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