Our Governing Body

Please note that the Governors are concerned as a whole body with the strategic development of Wolston St. Margaret’s Primary School to continue to deliver school improvement and secure excellent outcomes for all pupils.

 -  For school operational issues please talk to the school office.

-  For specific concerns about your child's education or their class please talk to the class teacher in the first instance and then the headteacher.

If you wish to speak to the Chair of Governors, please contact her via the school.

Full Governing Body Meeting     Chair: Samantha Burbury

Governors meet 6 times a year as a full Governing Body, to discuss and make decisions upon a range of matters regarding the strategic planning of the school. The whole purpose of school governance is school improvement, and there are three key areas where governors can make a difference.

 To provide a strategic view:working with the headteacher to help decide the school's strategy for improvement so that pupils learn most effectively. 

• To monitor and evaluate (challenge and support):The GB provides the headteacher and staff with support, advice and information, drawing on GB members' knowledge and experience. The Governing Body work to promote the interests of the school and its pupils and work with the staff with this common interest. 
• To ensure accountability:The headteacher and staff are accountable to the Governing Body, and report on the school's performance. The Governing Body is in turn accountable for its actions to the parents and the wider community, in respect of the school's overall performance.

 At Wolston St. Margaret’s Primary School the Governing Body delegates key tasks to two sub committees.

Quality and Standards Committee     Chair: Mr Olly Bingle

The committee meets 6 times a year with a focus on learning and school improvement. Key documents reviewed are the school Self Evaluation Form (SEF) which drives the Learning Improvement Plan (LIP) which is the road map that sets out the changes a school needs to make to improve the level of pupil achievement. Key discussions take place on the curriculum, Safeguarding, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), parent consultation and all aspects of pupil learning. Certain school policies are delegated to this committee for review and approval.

Resources Committee      Chair: Mr Richard Holt

The committee meets 6 times a year and works with the head teacher to review the annual school budget, and monitor income and expenditure against the budget, identifying any significant financial risks & implications for the school. Key discussions take place around staffing levels, Health and Safety & the school premises. Certain school policies are delegated to this committee for review and approval.

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