GOVERNING BODY’S MAIN OBJECTIVES

The Governing Body has a general responsibility for the conduct of the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. Within this general responsibility are specific tasks that form the core of the Governing Body's activities through the year including:

• helping to set the strategic direction and vision for the school
• holding the headteacher and senior leaders to account for the educational achievement of all pupils
• setting appropriate targets for pupil achievement
• ensuring equality of opportunity for pupils and staff
• making sure the school's budget is spent well
• making sure the curriculum for the school is balanced and broadly based
• reporting assessment and examination results
• supporting a healthy and safe learning environment
• aspects of staffing and staff management procedures
• systems for supporting children with special educational needs
• monitoring the resourcing and delivery of the School Strategic Plan