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What does the Governing Body do?
The Governing Body oversees the work of the school as well as
providing direction and guidance for the future. It is responsible for
the overall management of the school and for determining its aims,
objectives and policies in accordance with all the relevant
legislation. The Governing Body:
- is accountable for the performance of the school
- plans for the school's future direction
- makes decisions on the school's budget and staffing
- makes sure that the school fulfils its curricular and legal
obligations
- decided how the school can encourage pupils spiritual, moral and
cultural development
- makes sure that the school provides for all its pupils,
including those with special educational needs
- acts as a critical friend to support the school management team
We have 12 Governors at John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
- Mrs Jane Key - LA
- Mr Gavin Watson - Community
- Mr Mike Downes - Community (Chair)
- Mrs Corinne Houlden - Community
- Ms Sandy Nunes Vaz - LA
- Mrs Sam McCann - Parent Governor (Vice Chair)
- Mrs Emma Borthwick - Parent Governor
- Mrs Sharon Taylor - Parent Governor
- Mrs Jenna Evans - Parent Governor
- Mrs Christine Southgate - Staff
- Miss Melonie Bullock - Teacher
- Mrs Fiona Chant - Headteacher
- Mrs Val Shaw - Clerk
The Governing Body meet six times a year and holds an Annual
Meeting for Parents during the Summer term.
There are sub-committees which deal with finance, premises, health
and safety, curriculum and personnel issues. These committees meet and
report to the full Governing Body on a regular basis.
Many of the Governors are frequent visitors to the school and take
a full active role in and out of the classroom.
To ensure consistency, the Governing Body makes decisions as a
"body", never as individuals. |
