Governor effectiveness statement July 2025

 

● This year the governing body has been stable with limited vacancies.

● Kept a current register of interests

● Had and abided by an agreed code of conduct

● Supported leaders in making informed decisions about curriculum development, in line with the school vision and ethos

● Ensured the quality of T&L in school via the T&L committee

● Continued the work of the Resources committee to scrutinise financial data, and input and challenge spending decisions

● Supported staffing decisions for the support and benefit of pupils, facilitating attainment and pupil and staff wellbeing

● Abided by delegated authority for financial transactions agreed at the start of the academic year

● Met statutory requirements as detailed in the Terms of Reference and ensured statutory information was available on the school website

● Scrutinised, tailored and approved policies as appropriate

● Governors shared the load and undertook regular monitoring visits for triangulation of evidence

● Governors committed time to the recruitment of the new headteacher and considered handover and preparation for his start in September 2025

● Governors undertook training for their role and were particularly mindful of the importance of safeguarding

● Governors prepared well for meetings, had good and effective attendance and asked challenging questions of school leaders. This challenge has resulted in a range of improvements, so the school welcomes governors' scrutiny.

● Governors gave willingly of their time and expertise, for which school was thankful.