Key roles of governors:
To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
To hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent
They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:
Determining how the school’s budget is spent
The appointing and dismissing of staff
Hearing appeals and grievances
Forming policy on the school’s curriculum and collective worship
Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour and discipline
Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies
Who can be a school governor?
You don’t have to have children at the school to be a governor. However, you do have to be over 18, and pass a formal check for your suitability to be within a school. No specific qualifications are required but there are certain expectation. Contact the school office for more information on becomming a Governor. What’s really important is that you have the skills, time and commitment to help drive school improvement and the passion and ambition to achieve the best possible education for children and young people.
Governor Code of Conduct 2022-23
Contact Information
Contact with the governing body can be made through the school office:
office@meadowside.tcat.uk.com
Chair of Governors
Phil Calrow
To contact the Chair of Governors directly, please email Phil Calrow via the school office: office@meadowside.tcat.uk.com For the Attention of Phil Calrow, Chair of Governors.
Governors
Nicola Whyte
Link Governor for Safeguarding
Jenny Gill
Parent Governor
Kerry Woods
Link Governor for Health and Safety