Governing Body

 

 

The Governing Body of the Federated Raysfield Schools was formed in September 2015. It is made up from Staff, Parents, Community and Co-opted governors with responsibilities for all aspects of managing the schools. A list of Governors and their responsibilities can be found by clicking here.

                      

 

 

The Role of the Governing Body

 

The Governing Body is responsible for the strategic management of the school. This includes appointing the head teacher and involvement in interviewing other staff. The governors are responsible and accountable for ensuring that the schools discharge their statutory duties under the law. They ensure that the leadership and management of the schools have appropriate plans and resources in place to deliver a high quality and effective learning experience for all  children, whatever their ages and ability, so that every child can achieve his or her full potential. The Governing Body also acts as a ‘critical friend’, monitoring performance and attainment, managing the budgets and overseeing the maintenance of the premises, all to ensure that the schools are providing an effective education.

 

Main Governors’ meetings are held at least once a term.  There are also three sub committees which report back to the Main Governing Body meetings:

 

Finance and Staffing which deals with all financial matters, setting the school budget and monitoring the finances of the school. This committee also oversees all staffing issues and at least one member is part of any interview panel for new staff. 

 

Curriculum and Standards deals with the Curriculum and monitors and evaluates the standards of learning and teaching and the impact that the school makes on children’s achievement and attainment.  The committee monitors how the school ensures that we achieve our national and locally set targets and the targets that we set ourselves. 

 

Health and Safety committee ensures that the school is a healthy, safe environment for all members of the school community.