Governors

School Governors – What They Do

Who are school governors?
School governors are volunteers who want to make a positive difference in children’s education. They are part of one of the largest volunteer groups in the country and play a key role in helping schools succeed.

What is the role of a governor?
Governors help set the direction of the school and make sure it provides a high-quality education. They do this by:

Setting the school’s vision, values, and long-term goals
Supporting and challenging the headteacher to ensure the best outcomes for pupils
Overseeing the school’s finances to make sure money is spent wisely

Governors do not manage the day-to-day running of the school—that’s the job of the headteacher and senior leadership team. Instead, governors focus on the big picture and help shape the school’s priorities.

What do governors actually do?

Appoint the headteacher and deputy headteacher
Set school policies and targets
Monitor the school’s progress and performance
Act as a “critical friend” to support and challenge the headteacher
Oversee areas such as safeguarding, health and safety, and special educational needs

Governors work in two main committees:

Achievement and Inclusion Committee – focuses on pupil progress, inclusion, and achievement
Resources Committee – focuses on school finances and resources

These committees usually meet once or twice per term. The full governing body meets several times a year to make key decisions.

Registers and Records
All governors complete a Pecuniary Interests Register (a legal requirement) to declare any financial interests. The school also keeps a record of which governors attend each meeting.

Contact
The Chair of Governors is Mr Adam Woof. You can contact him via the school office: