Governors

Introduction

Tadley Community Primary School governing body consists of eighteen governors representing parents, staff, local government and the local community. The 2002 Education Act explains their role: “The governing body shall conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement at the school”. The main aim of the governing body is therefore to promote the welfare and development of the school so that a caring, stimulating and secure environment exists within which learning can be fostered. This is achieved by strategic planning; the day-to-day management of the school is the responsibility of the head teacher.

The governors must ensure that the school conducts its affairs in accordance with all relevant legal obligations. Much of the work of the governing body is therefore in the reviewing and endorsing of policies; those currently in place at Tadley are listed

The statutory responsibilities for governing bodies include the curriculum, equality, special educational needs, learners’ care and well-being, leadership/ management and keeping parents/guardians informed. These are described in more detail or at the Hampshire governors web pages

The governing body is required to meet three times per year, but in practice meets six times. Minutes are available on request via the school office .

Governors work in partnership with parents and teachers for the ultimate benefit of the children attending Tadley, and suggestions are welcome from parents and staff on general matters. Particular concerns in relation to the school should first be raised with the head teacher. If you are interested in becoming a governor please contact the Chair of Governors via the school office.

Composition of the governing body

The Tadley Community Primary School governing body consists of:

•6 Parent governors,

•4 Staff governors including the head teacher,

•4 LEA governors,

•4 Community governors.

The detailed membership of the governing body can be viewed .

Committees of the governing body

Governors volunteer to serve on various committees, panels and working parties that meet as required and advise the full governing body of recommended actions on specific issues. The main committees at Tadley School are:

Estates committee

Monitors the condition of the building and grounds of the school;

Monitors the progress of work in hand;

Advises on aspects of safety within and around the school

Management Committee

Strategic Responsibilties for the review of school staffing and employment policies in line with Hampshire Guidance.

Work with the Head to approve and monitor the school budgets and financial matters. This includes regular reviews of the financial position of the school.

Advise the Full Governing Body on matters of personnel and finance.

Review the various policies relating to the finance, personnel and management of the school.

Curriculum committee

Reviews the curriculum delivery at the school

Monitors pupil progress and standards