The Role of the Governors

The Governing Body works in partnership with the Headteacher to set the future direction for the school and promote continuous improvement in the performance of the school. This involves:

• The establishment of a school development plan
• The setting of challenging but achievable targets
• The interpretation of information to assess progress and determine appropriate action
• Monitor the impact of policies
• Oversee the use of the school’s budget
• Report to parents on the school’s achievements
• Respond to inspection recommendations
• Hear appeals from pupils and staff and consider complaint

Governors provide the Headteacher with support and advice, drawing on their knowledge and experience. The Headteacher is responsible for day-to-day management of the school. The governing body is there to be a ‘critical friend’, who can provide the right balance between supporting and challenging the performance of both the Headteacher and the school.

Contacting A Governor

Thereare currently2 parent governors appointed by the parents of children registered at the school.Parent governorshave the responsibility of representing parental views to the full governing body. If you would like anything to be raised with the governing body or need assistance with any school matter then please contact:

Sally Marsh sally.l.marsh@btopenworld.com

or

Justin Dix   j.k.dix@soton.ac.uk

Other governors can also be contacted through the school office or via The Clerk.

Chair of Governors 08/09:

Dr Justin Dix can be contacted at 4 The Drove, Morgans Vale Road, Redlynch SP5 2HZ.

Tel: 01725-512677 or j.k.dix@soton.ac.uk

The Clerk to the Governors:

Graham Fuller 23 Vicarage Park, Redlynch, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 2JZ.

Tel: 01725 512617

Current Governors