Meet the Governors

The Governing Body meets once a term. Its members are volunteers who play an important part in working with all members of our school community. They oversee the work of the school and working with the Head Teacher, ensure it provides an excellent education for all our pupils. It has 12 members and 1  associate member.

Governors of St. Marie's R.C. Primary School

Membership
 

Constitution

Foundation        7

Head Teacher   1

Parents              2
Staff                    1
LA                        1
TOTAL              12

Governor Committees

The Committees of the Governing Body meet once a term or as necessary. They report to all Governors at a full Governing Body meeting. They have a variety of functions.

Finance: This Committee in consultation with the Head Teacher, help plan and set school budget. The committee monitors expenditure against the budget and ensures the school operates within the relevant financial standards. It reviews the use of pupil premium and works closely with the Premises Committee in respect to maintenance and improvements.

Curriculum & Training: This Committee ensures that the school meets the requirements of the National Curriculum. It receives and reports on the progress and achievement of all pupils. Policies are reviewed and rectified.

Staffing & Personnel: This Committee keeps under review the staffing structure. They oversee the appointment procedures for staff, and keep under review staff work life balance, working conditions and well being. They also monitor the effectiveness of staff appraisals.

Premises (incorporating Health, Safety & Welfare): This Committee view progress on premise matters and plan improvements and building work based on the building development plan. It establishes, implements and monitors the schools Health & Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy. It keeps under review the schools' Accessibility Plan.

Complaints: This Committee reviews any complaints that have already gone through the first stage of the schools' Complaints Procedure and which remain unresolved.

Appeals: This Committee consider any appeals by parents and staff against decisions made by the Complaints Committee.

Admissions: This Committee determine within statutory provisions the schools' Admission Policy and the children to be admitted to the school. It reviews admission arrangements and make recommendations for changes.

Governor Individual Area of Responsibility