The three main functions of the Local Governing Board are:
- Setting the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
Governors are mindful too of the requirements of our children’s parents and carers and their need to be informed about the overall leadership and management of the school and how it affects safety, learning and the enjoyment of their children.
To achieve all these objectives Governors continually evaluate their own roles and monitor the school’s performance through data and liaison with the staff and pupils. Relevant information is shared with all families and interested parties through the website and newsletters.
School Development Plan (SDP) - 5 Key Plans.
Governors regularly monitor the SEF (Self-evaluation form) and SDP. Through focused meetings governors consult and contribute to both documents.
The SDP is a working document which outlines the areas for school development; what the school needs to do to improve further, the actions required to achieve planned improvement and an on-going e
Structure of Whitehouse Primary Governing Body and Committees 2021-22
GOVERNOR’S RESPONSBILITIES
Governors Code of Conduct Policy
FINANCE, PERSONNEL AND STAFFING
Chair - TBC Dudley Rogers Julie Dorr Don Irving Dawn Palmer |
CURRICULUM
Chair - TBC Dudley Rogers Susie Jones Matthew Harkey Kieran Ogden Julie West |
BUILDINGS, HEALTH & SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDING
Chair - TBC Dudley Rogers Don Irving Fran Hale Rebecca Mellody |
HEADTEACHERS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Dudley Rogers Julie Dorr Dawn Palmer |
ADMISSIONS
3 Governors to be agreed as required. |
HEARINGS AND APPEALS
3 Governors to be agreed as required. |
Safeguarding, Child Protection, Looked After Children | Fran hale |
Pupil Premium / SEND & More Able | Julie West |
EYFS | Susie Jones |
Health & Safety | Don Irving |
Core Subjects | Dudley Rogers |
Foundation Subjects | Julie Dorr & Matthew Harkey |
Behaviour | Dawn Palmer |