The governing body of any school has three main roles:
It acts as a critical friend to the head teacher by offering support, constructive advice, a sounding board for ideas, a second opinion on proposals and help where needed. The governing body will also challenge, ask questions and seek information in its role as critical friend.
It has a strategic role working closely with the head teacher and the senior leadership team to set the overall direction for the school. Below are the key areas in which the Wood End governing body has an important role:
Finally the governing body has an accountability and lawful role and must be prepared to account for the schools performance and explain any decisions or actions taken to anyone who has a legitimate interest, including parents, pupils, staff and the wider community. The accountability responsibility includes community cohesion and ensuring the welfare of all the children and staff at the school.
The full governing body meets at least termly and different committees meet more frequently than that. Typically a governor commits around 50 hours a year to the role.
The governing body of any school has three main roles:
It acts as a critical friend to the head teacher by offering support, constructive advice, a sounding board for ideas, a second opinion on proposals and help where needed. The governing body will also challenge, ask questions and seek information in its role as critical friend.
It has a strategic role working closely with the head teacher and the senior leadership team to set the overall direction for the school. Below are the key areas in which the Wood End governing body has an important role:
Finally the governing body has an accountability and lawful role and must be prepared to account for the schools performance and explain any decisions or actions taken to anyone who has a legitimate interest, including parents, pupils, staff and the wider community. The accountability responsibility includes community cohesion and ensuring the welfare of all the children and staff at the school.
The full governing body meets at least termly and different committees meet more frequently than that. Typically a governor commits around 50 hours a year to the role.