Governance

Our current Chair of the Local Governing Body is Scott Cleverdon

Roundswell Community Primary Academy

Claypits Road

Roundswell

Barnstaple

EX31 3WJ

scott.cleverdon@thsp.org.uk

The Key Roles of our Local Governing Body will be:

Develop the Strategic Plan for the school. ·
Determine the vision, aims, policies and priorities of the school. ·
Set targets. ·
Monitor and evaluate the work of the school through the SEF Framework and as link governors. ·
Ensure that all children in the school have access to a broad and balanced curriculum which is suitable to age, aptitude and ability and which nurtures the whole child and encourages respect for others. ·
Ensure the Health and Safety of children and staff. ·
Maintain and improve the school environment. ·
Measuring the impact of the Governing Body’s work

The main purpose of these roles is to assist in providing the local context and the challenge and support to the Headteacher, ensuring the very best local offer is given in each of our schools. The Local Governing Bodies are also able to influence and communicate with the Trustees on big decisions that the Trust needs to make going forward

Tasks that the LGB undertakes:

Get to know the school, its needs, strengths and areas for development. ·
Attend meetings. ·
Work as a member of a team. ·
Commit to training and development opportunities. ·
Act within the framework of the policies of the Trust, the Governing Body and legal requirements. ·
Speak, act and vote in the best interests of the school. ·
Understand its targets and performance. ·
Awareness of the OFSTED Framework ·
Act as a designated governor with specific role ·
Respect all Governing Body decisions and support them in public