Horfield Church Of England Primary School

Governors

The Governing Body is responsible for the overall management of all that takes place in school.

They work closely with the head teacher and staff to develop plans and policies to ensure that the school complies with legal requirements and is continually striving to improve in all areas.

The Governing Body comprises 15 members, including the head teacher; they meet at least 4 times during each school year.

There are three committees: Finance, Premises and Staffing ("FPS"); Standards; Pastoral.

The FPS Committee deals with all financial matters, premises, health and safety and staffing issues.

They meet every term (4 times during each school year). The Standards Committee meets 3 times a year to oversee all issues concerning curriculum, data, target setting and school improvement.

The Pastoral committee take the lead on the health, safety and well-being of pupils and staff, promoting community cohesion and ensuring inclusion for all, regardless of race, gender or disability. They meet 3 times during the school year.

Governors are elected or appointed by different groups within the school community to represent all those involved or who have an interest in the school, depending on the category of governor. All governors serve a four year term of office, although they can apply to be re-elected or re-appointed after this time.

Below are the details of the Governing Body, their responsibilities and committees they attend.

The head teacher and Chair of Governors can choose to attend any of the committee meetings as they feel necessary.

Chair of Governors for Horfield CE Primary is Mrs Karen Dunmall

Parent Governors

Parent governors are elected by parents or guardians of pupils of the school:

Marc Tite - Chair of Standards Committee

Jo Willis - Vice-Chair of Governors, Safeguarding, CIC

Lucy Foster

Jenni O'Connor

Foundation Governors

Foundation governors are appointed by the Diocese of Bristol:

Karen Dunmall - Chair of Governors, Finance & Premises, Standards, Child Protection