Governing Body’s Annual Statement 16-17

• Governing Body working arrangements to support preparation for Ofsted 

• Understanding changes to data and assessment systems nationally

• To provide a level of challenge and support to the school.

• To support new staffing appointments effectively.

• To increase the effectiveness of the subcommittees.

The impact of the Governing Body on the school was: 

• The school was well supported during the Ofsted Inspection on 10th Jan 2017 to achieve a Good outcome. “You and your governors         know the strengths and weaknesses of the school well. Governors have a clear understanding of, and are knowledgeable about, the            key priorities for improvement. Recent changes have further enhanced their skills, sharpness and ability to challenge and support                 school leaders.”

• LA training and the work of subcommittees, increased and sharpened the focus on progress data. This resulted in Governors and the         being more effective and knowledgeable as a direct result.

• Governors knowledge of new data and assessment systems enables them to provide further support and challenge to school                         provision.

• Governing body members have supported recruitment effectively.

• Subcommittees have taken place regularly and the impact of these meetings has resulted in very proactive working relationships eg             the audit carried out by the H&S committee have been collaborative. The regular monitoring of the SDP has ensured that we are all             focussed on the same outcomes for our pupils at Whitehouse.