Our Governing Body

We are proud to have a proactive and dedicated Governing Body at North Wheatley C of E Primary. Our governors give their time voluntarily to support the school and ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their best.

What Do Governors Do?

Governors play a vital role in monitoring and evaluating the school’s performance. They:

• Visit the school regularly and meet with the staff.

• Monitor teaching, learning, and pupil progress.

• Support the Headteacher as a “critical friend.”

• Help recruit staff and take part in the Headteacher’s appraisal.

• Review policies, curriculum, health and safety, and budget allocation.

Each governor also takes on a link role with a subject or priority area, helping them to understand and evaluate the impact of the school’s work.

“Governors are very effective in supporting and challenging the work of the school through regular visits. They have an accurate view of the quality of teaching and its impact on learning because each governor is linked to a discrete year group.”
– Ofsted, 2015

Working Together

Governors meet three times a term and regularly undertake training to strengthen their knowledge and skills. Their work covers:

• Curriculum and policy development.

• Care, health, and safety of pupils.

• Maintenance of school buildings and grounds.

• Financial planning and budget allocation.

Through this, the Governing Body ensures the school runs effectively, strategically, and in the best interests of all pupils.