Responsibilities of the Board of Governors

The Board of Governors has specific responsibilities including:

  • The responsibility for the conduct of the school.
  • Setting targets in standards and achievement.
  • Forming policy on the School’s Curriculum and Collective Worship.
  • Hearing appeals and grievances.
  • Ensuring Policies relating to the School’s operation are prepared and are reviewed regularly.
  • Providing information for parents.
  • Financial management including the setting and spending of the School’s budget.
  • Personnel matters including staff appointments, staff dismissal as appropriate.
  • Management and maintenance of buildings.
  • Pupil discipline and behaviour.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the activities of the school.
  • Drawing up a plan after an inspection by OFSTED and overseeing its implementation.