Our Governing Body
As a single academy trust, our governing body act as the trustees of the school. The governors are drawn from different parts of the school community, so that a diverse range of views and experience is represented:
- Parent governors – selected by election and drawn from parents and carers of pupils at the school.
- Staff governors – selected by election from amongst the teaching and support staff who work at the school.
- Community governors – appointed by the governing body to represent the local community.
- Local Authority governors – appointed by the local authority.
- Associate members – appointed by the governing body when they need to find additional people with particular skills or experience.
What do our governors do?
Governors have a range of duties and a general responsibility for the school, to ensure that all pupils have access to high standards of educational provision. This includes setting targets for achievement, overseeing the school’s finances, making sure the curriculum is broad and balanced, ensuring the learning environment is safe, appointing staff, reviewing staff performance and more.
There are three sub-committees of the governing body.
The Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee comprises the Head, Chair of Governors and a selection of members of the governing body including parent governors and teaching staff. This ensures that a wide range of experience and viewpoints are taken into consideration when we meet to discuss:
Reviewing the curriculum offer and identifying opportunities for development.
Overseeing educational facilities, including sports and IT provision.
Supporting improvements in teaching and learning across the school.
Monitoring student achievement at Key Stages 3 and 4.
Keeping up to date with educational developments and government initiatives.
Reporting regularly to the full governing body on these areas.
The Finance and Premises Committee
The Finance and Premises Committee comprises at least 3 governors and the Headteacher. The committee provides guidance to the governing body and Headteacher on all matters relating to finance and premises, as outlined in the School’s Financial Regulations & Standing Orders. This includes:
Overseeing the school’s financial management, including budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and the DFE Funding Agreement.
Approving audited accounts and submitting them to relevant bodies.
Providing guidance on school premises, security, and health and safety.
Approving and overseeing maintenance, repairs, and contracts.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and reporting annually to the governing body.
The Personnel Committee
The role of the Personnel Committee is:
Reviewing the staffing structure, in consultation with the Headteacher and Finance Committee.
Overseeing staff appointments and performance management.
Monitoring staff well-being, working conditions, and absence.
Making recommendations on personnel-related expenditure.
Approving and monitoring policies on personnel matters.
Reporting annually to the governing body on these areas.
Contacting the Governing Body
If you wish to contact the governing body of Connaught School for Girls, please use our Contact the Chair of Governors Form.
For further information, such as our governor meetings attendance or pecuniary interests, please see the documents below: