Governing Body Information

We have 3 Committees which meet termly. We have used these meetings to monitor progress of targets in the School Improvement Plan and challenge and hold senior leaders to account on all aspects of the work of the School.

At full governing body meetings governors receive a report from the Headteacher on all aspects of the leadership of the school including the school improvement plan

• Mrs Joyner (Chair)
• Mrs Willott (Headteacher)
• Mrs Atkinson (Co-opted)
• Mrs Stote (Co-opted)
• Mr Sellers (Co-opted)
• Mr Dadson (Parent)
• Miss Baines (Parent)
• Ms Spearpoint (Parent)
• Mrs Riches (Parent)
• Miss Padgett (Staff)

This committee is chaired by Mrs Atkinson who is an experienced Primary School Teacher. The Committee scrutinises all pupil progress and attainment data and monitors the quality of our school improvement plan key priorities and the impact these have on pupil achievement.

The committee also monitors the impact of the use of our Pupil Premium Funding and Sports Funding. They have a clear and significant focus on ensuring standards continue to improve.  They also ensure that policies are reviewed on a regular basis.

• Mrs Joyner (Chair)
• Mrs Atkinson (Co-opted)
• Mrs Willott (Headteacher)
• Mrs Stote (Co-opted)
• Mr Dadson (Parent)
• Ms Spearpoint (Parent)
• Miss Padgett (Staff)
• Mrs Riches (Parent)

The Committee meets formally once every term to cover the key elements of termly business including holding the Headteacher and Finance Office (School Business Manager – Mrs Gardiner) to account for the financial performance of the School and approving the draft and final school budgets.  The governing body receive a financial summary highlighting the financial condition of the school.

The committee have ensured that funding is available to put together an effective and growing teaching team and to include a strong supportive non teaching team

• Mrs Joyner (Chair)
• Mr Smith (Vice-Chair)
• Mrs Gardiner (SBM)
• Mrs Atkinson (Co-opted)
• Mrs Willott (Headteacher)
• Mr Sellers (Co-opted
• Mr Dadson (Parent)
• Rev. C Leitch (Co-opted)

This committee meets once a year and scrutinises all pupil progress and attainment data and monitors the quality of our school improvement plan key priorities and the impact these have on pupil achievement.  The Committee also monitors the impact of the use of our Pupil Premium Funding and Sports Funding.

• Mrs Joyner (Chair)
• Mrs Willott (Headteacher)
• Mrs Spearpoint (Parent)
• Mr Danson (Parent)
• Rev. C Leitch (Co-opted)

• Attendance – Mrs Joyner
• Safeguarding – Mrs Joyner
• Pupil Premium – Rev. C Leitch
• Early Years Foundation Stage – Mrs Riches
• Literacy – Mrs Riches
• Numeracy – Miss Baines
• Health and Safety – Mr Dadson & Mr Sellers
• Online Safety – Miss Padgett
• Behaviour and Inclusion – Mrs Spearpoint
• Inclusion (SEN & AGT) – Mrs Spearpoint
• Wellbeing – Mr Sellers
• Training – Mrs Atkinson

The Headteacher appraisal panel generally meet in October/November to carry out the Headteacher’s annual appraisal.

• Mrs Joyner (Chair)
• Mr Dadson (Parent)

The Pay review panel meet in October to review the school’s implementation of the Pay Policy linked to appraisal.

• Rev. C Leitch (Co-opted)
• Mrs Spearpoint (Parent)
• Mrs Riches (Parent)

• Mr Danson (Parent)
• Miss Baines (Parent)

• Mr Dadson (Parent)
• Mrs Bailes (Parent)

• Mrs Bailes (Parent)

• Mrs Bailes (Parent)

This Committee ensures that the school meets its legal responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation and that all staff and pupils are provided with a safe and secure environment.

• Mr Dadson (Parent)
• Mr Sellers (Co-opted)
• Mr Mather (site supervisor)

Governors visit the School regularly.  Visits provide an opportunity to speak with pupils, staff and parents.

The Chair of Governors meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work of the School.

Governors regularly attend school events throughout the year.

Governors have sat on interview panels for teachers and teaching assistant posts.  We have made some very positive appointments which remains essential at this time of continued growth.

Mr Sellers regularly accompanies our children on school trips.