Strategic Direction
- Decide on long term plans and direction of the school
- Agree the aims and ethos of the school
- Decide the policies under which the school will operate
Accountability
- Accountable for the school’s overall performance
- Ensure that the National Curriculum is delivered
- Agree the school’s performance targets
- Set the staffing structure
- Responsibility for the school’s budget
- Handle complaints
- Maintenance of school buildings
Critical Friend
- Promote high expectations
- Hold the school to account
- Being supportive but equally challenging
- Monitor and evaluate the school performance
We hope this has given you an understanding of the role of our Governing Body.