Glossary
Governor Roles and Responsibilities – Glossary
Governors have responsibility for raising school standards through their three key roles of setting strategic direction, ensuring accountability and acting as a critical friend. In Voluntary Aided schools, they are the employer of the workforce within the school.
Foundation Governor | Appointed by the Diocese |
Parent Governors | Elected by the parents of the school |
Staff Governor | Elected by their colleagues in school |
Local Authority Governor | Nominated by Bolton Council |
Chair of Governors | Leads the governing body; chairs the meetings; elected by the governors |
Management & Finance Committee | Responsible for:
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Curriculum, Pupil Welfare & Community Committee | Responsible for:
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Staff Appeals Committee | Hears staff appeals, grievances, disciplinary issues etc. |
Complaints Committee | Hears and makes a decision on any complaint at stage 3 of the school’s Complaints Procedure |
Pupil Discipline Committee | Exclusions (fixed term & permanent) |
Admissions Committee | Considers changes to the school’s admissions policy. Determines offers for places in Reception each year and for any ‘in-year’ applications. |
Subject Governors | Meet with subject leaders to monitor standards; report back to the governing body about progress and provision for their particular area (e.g English); ensure subjects are given due consideration regarding budgets. |
Partnership Governor | Acts as a link between the school and LA; attends meetings of the Primary Partnership Group |
Link Governor | Keeps governors informed about current training; identifies training opportunities |
Performance Review Governors | Agree annually the Headteacher’s performance objectives; review performance |
Child Protection/Looked After Children/Equal Opportunities Governors | Work with the Headteacher to ensure that all policies are in place and that provision meets the needs of vulnerable individuals and groups of pupils |
Health & Safety Governor | Works with the site manager to ensure that all health and safety policies, procedures and practice are carried out as required |
Safe Recruitment Governors | Trained in ensuring that all appropriate checks are carried out on new staff and volunteers who will work with children; play a key role in shortlisting and interviewing applicants for new posts |