The Governing Board acts are a group of volunteers who work closely with Mr M Singh, Headteacher, in a wide range of roles within the school, both on a day to day basis and also looking at the longer-term plans for the school. They meet, in school, about four times a year as a Full Governing Board. They also meet regularly as smaller committees, looking in greater depth at matters such as finance, curriculum etc. The committees feedback to the Full Governing Board, but may also have tasks delegated to them by the Governing Board.
The National Governors Association (NGA) describes the core functions of the Governing Board as follows:
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Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
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Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
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Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
The Governing Board therefore has important powers and duties. Governors set the aims and objectives for the school. They set the policies and targets for achieving those aims and objectives. They monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making and act as a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend). The Governing Board work as a whole - without individual agendas. The headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the Governing Board.