Governing Body

The Governing body is composed of representatives of the local

community, the Local Education Authority, the local Church and elected parent governors. There are currently 15 members.
The Government has given a range of duties to school governing bodies, and powers to carry thes

e out. These powers include:

Deciding (with the Head) the aims and policies of the school, and how the standards of education can be improved.
Deciding the conduct of the school - in general, how it should be run.
Helping to draw up the school development plan.
Deciding (within set constraints) how to spend the school's budget.
Ensuring the National Curriculum is taught and reporting on assessments and examination results.
Selecting the Head Teacher and Deputy Head.
Appointing, promoting and supporting other staff, in consultation with the Head.
Acting as a link between the local community and the school.
Drawing up an action plan after an inspection, and monitoring how the plan is put into practice.

The Governors

Members:		Archdeacon John Street Johnathan White Robert Thornley

Staff Governors:		Sam Bishop (Head Teacher) Debbie Flanagan (School Manager) Kathryn Pattullo

Foundation/Church Governors:		Rev'd Bill Britt Sue Steptoe Anna Matthews (co-chair)
Parent Governors:		Liz Anderson Suzanne Calver Jane Braithwaite Sarah Crone
Others - Appointed Governors:		Anne Clarey Robert Thornley (co-chair)