Governance
BackTHE ROLE OF THE GOVERNING BODY
The purpose of the Governing Body is to lead the strategic development of the school and to promote high standards of educational achievement at the school.
The governing body has a strong focus on three core strategic functions:
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Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
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Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its students, and the performance management of staff; and
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Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
The Governing Body monitors the implementation of standards and our policies through the committee structure set out below; conduct appeals; appoints senior staff; and makes serious disciplinary decisions.
CONSTITUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY
The Governing Body consists of:
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Eleven co-opted governors appointed by Governing Body
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One staff governor, elected by staff
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Two parent governors, elected by parents
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One Local Authority governor nominated by the local authority
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The Headteacher
Chair of Governors: Katie Donkor
Vice Chair: Trevor Grant
Co-opted Governors: Chris Ogunlana, Maria Peries, Martha Da Costa-Sherwood, Olola Elias, Esther Akinwolemiwa, Rachel Higgins, Teresa Clay, Elisa Lakhan-Hector, Jonathan Young, Jack Morley, Chandni Bhagani
Staff Governor: Gloria Chapman
Parent Governors: Amber Noel
LA Governor: Trevor Grant
Headteacher: Karen Chamberlain
The term of office for all governors is four years.
COMMITTEES OF THE GOVERNING BODY
The Governing Body has four main committees:
- Curriculum/Standards - Chair: Olola Elias, Vice Chair: TBC
- Finance - Chair: Chris Ogunlana, Vice Chair: TBC
- Welfare - Chair: Maria Peries, Vice Chair: Trevor Grant
- Pay Committee Chair: Katie Donkor
- HT Pay Committee: Katie Donkor, Chris Ogunlana and Teresa Clay
- Pay Committee Chair: Katie Donkor
- HT Pay Committee: Katie Donkor, Chris Ogunlana and Teresa Cla
Individual governors are members of committees and also hold specific responsibilities:
LINK GOVERNORS Curriculum/Standards
English / Literacy: Martha Da Cosme
Mathematics: Olola Elias
Science: Trevor Grant
Humanities: Jack Morley
Creative Arts: Rachel Huggins
Health & Wellbeing: Elisa Lakhan - Hector
Languages: Jack Morley
Vocational Education: Esther Akinwolemiwa
Teaching & Learning: Martha Da Cosme
Life Lessons & PSHE: Elisa Lakhan - Hector
LBTS6 (Sixth Form) & Careers: Jonathan Young
Ethos: Elisa Lakhan - Hector
LINK GOVERNORS Finance and General Purposes
Buildings, H and S, HR, Finance and Admin: Chris Ogunlana & Chandni Bhagani
Parent views: Amber Noel
LINK GOVERNORS Welfare
SEN: Maria Peries
Safeguarding inc vulnerable children and CLA: Maria Peries
Pastoral & Mental Health: Maria Peries
Staff Wellbeing: Teresa Clay
Pupil Premium/Catch up funding: Gloria Chapman & Trevor Grant
Race equality: Katie Donkor
CONTACT THE GOVERNORS
To contact the school governors, please email
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