Governing Body Information

The Governing Body plays a vital role in the life of the school. It is responsible for setting the overall strategy, vision and ethos of the school, formulating and reviewing school policies and overseeing the educational and financial performance of the school. Our aim is to provide the best possible education, in the best possible environment for the children who attend Charles Saer Community Primary School.

The Governing Body are very conscientious and diligent and take their responsibilities very seriously. They are not paid and they do not receive any expenses. They all freely and voluntarily give their time and effort to the school. They come from a variety of backgrounds and they bring many different skills and experiences to the school.

Governance Structure and Meetings

We have 3 Committees which meet termly. We have used these meetings to monitor progress of targets in the School Improvement Plan and challenge and hold senior leaders to account on all aspects of the work of the School.

At full governing body meetings governors receive a report from the Headteacher on all aspects of the leadership of the school including the school improvement plan

Mrs Tracy Bailes (Local Authority – Chair)
Mrs Helen Willott (Headteacher)
Mr Mike Lees (Deputy Headteacher)
Mrs Paula Atkinson (Co-opted)
Mrs Janine Stote (Co-opted)
Mr Andrew Sellers (Co-opted)
Mrs Sandra Foulkes (Co-opted)
Mr Chris Bennett (Co-opted)
Mr Harold Dadson (Parent)
Miss Katy Baines (Parent)
Ms Angela Spearpoint (Parent)
Mrs Natalie Riches (Parent)
Miss Sophie Padgett (Staff)

Standards and Curriculum

This committee is chaired by Mrs Atkinson who is an experienced Primary School Teacher. The Committee scrutinises all pupil progress and attainment data and monitors the quality of our school improvement plan key priorities and the impact these have on pupil achievement. The committee also monitors the impact of the use of our Pupil Premium Funding and Sports Funding. They have a clear and significant focus on ensuring standards continue to improve. They also ensure that policies are reviewed on a regular basis.

Mrs Faulkes (Chair)
Mrs Atkinson
Mr Lees
Mrs Willott
Mrs Stote
Mr Dadson
Ms Spearpoint
Miss Padgett

Finance and Staffing

This Committee is chaired by Mrs Bailes who is a qualified Bank Manager

The Committee meets formally once every term to cover the key elements of termly business including holding the Headteacher and Finance Office (Governor – Mrs Gardiner) to account for the financial performance of the School and approving the draft and final school budgets. The governing body receive a financial summary highlighting the financial condition of the school.

The committee have ensured that funding is available to put together an effective and growing teaching team and to include a strong supportive non teaching team

Mrs Bailes (Chair)
Miss Baines (Vice Chair)
Mrs Gardiner (SBM)
Mrs Atkinson
Mrs Willott
Mr Bennett
Mr Lees
Mrs Spearpoint
Mr Sellars

Standards and Effectiveness Committee

This committee meets once a year and scrutinises all pupil progress and attainment data and monitors the quality of our school improvement plan key priorities and the impact these have on pupil achievement. The Committee also monitors the impact of the use of our Pupil Premium Funding and Sports Funding.

All governors

Nominated Governors

Leadership and management – Mrs Foulkes
Pupil Premium – Mrs Foulkes
Early Years Foundation Stage – Mrs Bailes
Literacy – Mrs Riches
Numeracy – Miss Baines
Health and Safety – Mr Dadson
Child Protection – Mrs Bailes
Safeguarding/Online Safety -Mrs Bailes and Miss Padgett
Behaviour and Inclusion – Mrs Spearpoint
Inclusion (SEN & AGT) – Mrs Stote
PSHE – Mr Bennett
PE/Sport – Mrs Riches

Pupil Discipline

Mrs Bailes
Mrs Foulkes
Mrs Riches
Mr Dadson

Committee of Appointed Governors/Headteacher Appraisal

The Headteacher appraisal panel generally meet in October/November to carry out the Headteacher’s annual appraisal.

Mrs Bailes
Mrs Foulkes
Mr Dadson

Pay Committee

The Pay review panel meet in October to review the school’s implementation of the Pay Policy linked to appraisal.

Miss Baines
Mrs Spearpoint
Mrs Riches

Grievance and Pay Appeals

Mr Dadson
Miss Baines

Staff Attendance, Discipline and Dismissal Appeals

Mr Dadson
Mrs Foulkes
Mrs Bailes

Nursery/Admissions

Mrs Bailes

Complaints Appeals

Mrs Bailes
Mrs Foulkes

Sites and Building/Health and Safety

This Committee ensures that the school meets its legal responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation and that all staff and pupils are provided with a safe and secure environment.

Mr Lees
Mr Dadson
Mr Sellers
Mr Mather (site supervisor)

School Visits

Governors visit the School regularly. Visits provide an opportunity to speak with pupils, staff and parents.

The Chair of Governors meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work of the School.

Governors regularly attend school events throughout the year.

Governors have sat on interview panels for teachers and teaching assistant posts. We have made some very positive appointments which remains essential at this time of continued growth.

Mr Sellers regularly accompanies our children on school trips.

LISTENING TO OTHERS

TRAINING

The governors have attended a range of training opportunities this year and we have completed a skills audit. The skills audit recognises that existing Governors have a strong base of relevant expertise and experience.