Living Life to its Fullest: Making a difference Along the Way
List of Governors
Welcome to our Governors’ page
The Governing Body works very closely with school, meeting regularly each term. Our role is to support and challenge each school to secure improvements. In order to do this, we receive regular updates from school leaders then we visit the schools to find out for ourselves.
We believe in transparency and accountability within our school. The Governing Board provide support and challenge as required, with the aim of enabling our school to work towards educational excellence for all.
We aim to develop a culture of diversity, community and democracy through our values of guide, challenge & achieve in which all those connected to Grange Valley feel proud of their identity and ability to participate fully in school life.
TYPES OF GOVERNORS
Parent Governors
Parents, including carers, of registered pupils at the school are eligible to be elected as governors at the school. Parent Governors are elected by other parents at the school by a process of nominations and a ballot if necessary.
Local Authority Governors
The Local Authority appoints LA Governors and any eligible person can be appointed to this role.
Staff Governors
Both teaching and support staff, who are employees at the school, are eligible to become Staff Governors. They are elected by the school staff.
Headteacher
The Headteacher is a member of the Governing Body by virtue of his/her office.
Co-opted Governors
Co-opted Governors are appointed by the Governing Body on the basis that they have the necessary skills to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school. All categories of governor are elected or appointed to serve a four-year term of office: governors may serve more than one term of office.
Foundation Governors
Foundation governors are appointed to the governing boards of voluntary controlled, foundation and voluntary aided schools. This is to preserve the character of the school Foundation status.
School governors play a vital role in education.
The governing board plans the strategic direction of a school, makes sure public money is well spent, and holds school leadership to account.
A strong governing board ensures robust debate, which in turn leads to better educational outcomes for children.
Whatever your professional background, your skills could transform a school. To find out more follow the link below…
https://governorsforschools.org.uk/volunteers/about-the-role/