Photo permission forms we would love to show our childrens happy smiling faces on our website to show the world what a wonderful place for learning and play dobcroft infant school is. We also meet with governors from across brighton and hove, including other. Ashbrook junior school governing body is a group of people who meet regularly with the headteachers to make decisions about how the school is run. Nov 09, 2017 patcham high school governing body minutes sfc 9. In addition, further guidance on all issues relating to governance responsibilities is available to members of the association of governing bodies of independent schools agbis. You can also find out more about governors responsibilities in the department for education governance handbook. Governors are appointed to help decide what is taught in the school, to set standards of behaviour, to interview and select staff and to. Governor roles and responsibilities 201516 dobcroft. Patcham junior school holidays and term dates 20202021. School council gives children the opportunity to make their voices heard and play a key role in the whole school community.
The dates for patcham junior school may be different to the dates published by the local education authority, so please ensure you check the dates with the school before booking a holiday. School councillors require certain skills such as the ability to be a good listener and to be a good role model. This page has details on the school governor roles and responsibilities, and information on training available to governors. I have also been a governor at patcham high for a number of years and joined the patcham junior governing body to lend my expertise on all data related matters. A schools governing body should fulfill the following responsibilities. More information about the role of governors can be found here. Introduction overview of all duties of an academy trusteegovernordirector academy governor.
School governors roles and responsibilities minterne. It is bounded by the a27 brighton bypass to the north, hollingbury to the east and southeast, withdean to the south and the brighton main line to the west. The governing bodys main aim is to help raise standards of achievement and make sure the school provides a good quality education. I have three children, two at patcham high and another starting at patcham junior this year.
Ladies mile road, patcham, brighton, east sussex, bn1 8ta. Governors at downs junior school downs junior school governors. Feb, 2015 ingrid haywood, vice chair of governors i live near york but having been an active member of the howden community for nearly 25 years have remained on the junior school governing body when i left the area. Guide executive summary pdf 291 kb governor guide august 2019. My name is keith parsons and i am very honoured to have been recently elected chair of governors at upton junior school and i am totally committed to working with all staff, parents and my fellow governors in supporting you all in our efforts to provide an excellent, stimulating and rewarding education for the children who attend our school. Roles and responsibilities of a school board of governors 2 of the schools curricular and other provision and the standards achieved by pupils making efficient use of all the schools available resources. All learning can be accessed on the school website. The governing body has a general responsibility for the conduct of the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. Leadership team which leaves governors free to focus on their core functions of. Chris jeffery is present, together with martyn beer deputy head, helen todd head of junior school, gavin blackstone bursar and kerri haynesmcdonnell staff representative. Log in home page school is closed until further notice. The drafting of the schools plans and policies are initially the responsibility of the principal. Meet the governors queens school a specialist sports. The schools socioeconomic context is broadly average.
Only key workers children and children identified as being vulnerable are able to attend school. Governors balance the school s budget, hire the headteacher and make strategic decisions. Acting as a school governor is a fantastic opportunity to have an impact on education and positively influence childrens lives. Guide to governor roles and responsibilities department.
Patcham junior school catchment area map this pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live. School governors provide critical challenge and support to the leadership team of a school with the ultimate aim of driving up standards. My two daughters and two step daughters love living in this area and were educated locally. Responsibilities of school governors the governing board plays a critical role in a schools success and the success of its students. Governors play a very important role by ensuring there is a link between the members of the trust, the wider community and those who run the hospital.
Attend meetings visit the school serve on a committee be attached to an area of the schools work participate in executive decisions on the governing body undertake training and development work within an agreed code of conduct represent the school within the local community. Our responsibility is to set the goals and strategy for the school. School governors are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. However, some of the articles content and information may come from or link to third party sources whose quality, relevance, accuracy, completeness, currency and reliability we do not guarantee. Please feel free to contact the chair of governors via the school office to find out more. The governing body of giles junior school is composed of parents, representatives of the local community and the local authority, and school staff. Governor at cardinal newman catholic school, coventry being a school governor is a chance to experience leadership at board level at any point in ones career. The governors are dedicated to the support of the school and the education and welfare of the pupils. The competition includes pupils and parentsadults if they wish to participate in challenges that are set every monday at 9.
Mrs joanne lowes staff mrs cherry crooks parent governors. In common with all governors, staff governors also need to consider whether there is reasonable doubt as to whether they can act. The school has a breakfast club which is managed and run by the school and was visited during this inspection. The governing board plays a critical role in a schools success and the success of its students. The term and holiday dates have not been verified by patcham junior school. The school may follow the dates provided by the local authority you can find the brighton and hove local authority dates here. On behalf of whitehall junior schools governing board id like to welcome you to our website. Uk has guidance on the roles and duties of governing bodies. To get up to date information and reminders on all sorts of everyday school things, like our page. My priority has not changed and that is the safety of everyone in the school community. As trustees, governors have responsibilities under charity law.
Our role is to work strategically with the schools senior leadership team, challenging and questioning the school, identifying priorities. Also find out what the governing board can do if you cant make it to meetings. I have several years experience in school governance, and am also currently a coopted governor at a junior school in watford. I was for nearly 16 years a howden town councillor. To view the local council dates visit brighton and hove local education authority. Governor roles and responsibilities meath green junior school. This shows whether a pupils family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census.
A personal experience of this was when, as governors, we became concerned by the rising proportion of the budget spent on staffing. At our school we have a very committed governing body who work actively to help improve and support the school. The governors are unpaid volunteers who are elected or appointed to serve a 4 year term of office. Reedings governors are enthusiastic and highly motivated to provide strategic leadership and accountability at reedings junior school.
Giovanni franceschi gf headteacher, downs junior school roopal patel rp pvi early years representative viv warren vw early years representative secondary schools james kilmartin jk headteacher, cardinal newman catholic school stephen berry sb governor, patcham high school. Staff governors other than the head teacher are elected by the school staff and must be paid to work at the school, directly by the school that is, not under an external contract such as catering or cleaning. The governing body, in conjunction with the headteacher, is responsible for the strategic planning within the school, agreeing policy and procedures with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement and pastoral care. I am privileged to hold the position of chair of governors here at whitehall junior school, and have been an active member of the governing board since my son attended the school 7 years ago.
Hertford federation hertford infant and junior schools. Governor roles and responsibilities meath green junior. The governors our school has a dedicated body of 12 governors who have the important role of supporting the senior leadership team to ensure the school continues to go from strength to strength. Guide to governor roles and responsibilities department of. This does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but those who are eligible to receive them.
Selfevaluation is a vital part of our culture here at juniper hill. Staff governors may participate in all activities of the governing body, including the selection and recruitment of staff, as long as they have no greater interest in the matter than other staff in the school. School governors are responsible for making sure the school provides the best possible quality education for the children and young people of neath port talbot. The term and holiday dates for patcham junior school have been checked and verified against the dates listed by brighton and hove local education authority. Please refer to the latest news section for updates thank you to our nhs and all key workers who are doing a fantastic job in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic meath green junior school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all. There may be additional holidays and inset or training days have not been included, so the start and end dates can vary. Governors have legal powers, duties and responsibilities.
Both my sons attended pjs some years ago and by taking on the school governor role my aim has. Many of our current childrens parents and even grandparents used to attend the school. A key part of the governors role is to communicate with both the members who voted for them, whether staff, patients or members of the public in the surrounding area, and with the local. Patcham has entered the sussex school virtual games and it started this week monday 27th of april. Understand your responsibilities as a staff governor in a maintained school, and the restrictions on the scope of your role. Roles and responsibilities of the governors cambridge. If you wish to contact the governors, please email the school office via the form on our contact page, or write to. Rather than manage, governors are there to help shape the schools future direction and focus. Patcham junior school has a long and distinguished history.
Patcham infant school and nursery school still remains open remotely and to key worker and vulnerable children. Please find below details of how our governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each governor. I have served on the governing body of patcham junior school since 2006. The governors appoint the head teacher and it is governors who hold the main responsibility for finance in the school. Governors are the largest voluntary organisation in the uk with just over 300,000. Governors attend meetings during the school year to discuss the school s progress. Summary of roles and responsibilities 20192020 amended jan 2020. School governors and trustees are responsible for providing clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction. They recruit headteachers and hold them to account for the performance of the school and its pupils. Duties include setting the schools vision, aims and objectives, approving the. The role provides individuals with the opportunity to develop and hone skills such. Marion rajan, chair of governors, patcham junior school, ladies mile road, brighton, bn1 8ta. Welcome to the governors page of the school website.
The role of a school governor governors for schools. Governors sometimes need to challenge a school leader and then support their response. The key has taken great care in publishing this article. The 5 key responsibilities of every school governor. The method of recording findings and reporting back was discussed and sfs shared the new feedback report that was being introduced. The governors meeting is concerned with policy, strategy and outcomes, and meets each term to receive reports and recommendations from three subcommittees.
For example, as governors we have a responsibility to explain the aims of the. Being a school governor is an important way in which you can help your local school. At least one staff governor must be a teacher, and if there are three or more staff governors, at least one must be a member of the. Meet the governors queens school a specialist sports and. A guide for school governors with an executive summary.
The daytoday management of the school is the responsibility of the headteacher and staff. Rosie lonie clerk to governors the school governors are contactable in writing or email via the school. Ingrid haywood, vice chair of governors i live near york but having been an active member of the howden community for nearly 25 years have remained on the junior school governing body when i left the area. Parents and teachers work together with others from local business and community groups to supply the best education for your child. A number of governors also have responsibilities for specific issues within the school such as literacy, maths and safeguarding. I have held a number of roles and responsibilities during this time and have attended a range of training courses to develop my skills and knowledge. Your local school highly values the role played by all its stakeholders. I have also previously been a governor at an infant school. We offer a full range of learning opportunities to pupils aged 7 to 11 years old and have excellent facilities including our two large halls, a bespoke music and performance room as well as our computing suite. The governors are representatives of the local community. School governors are responsible for making sure the school provides the best possible quality education for the. The school is larger than other primary schools nationally. The school as a company and governors as company directors are subject to the companies act and, b. Governors are appointed to help decide what is taught in the school, to set standards of behaviour, to interview and select staff and to decide how the school budget is spent.
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