Governors
The Governing Body of a school is a formal, legal entity which has certain areas of responsibility.
The Governing Body has a general responsibility for the conduct of the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement including:
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setting targets for pupil achievement
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managing the school's finances
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making sure the curriculum is balanced and broadly based
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appointing staff
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reviewing staff performance and pay
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ensuring the safeguarding of all children and staff
The Governing Body delivers these responsibilities collectively through the action of the governing body as a whole, through committees (smaller groups of governors which focus on particular areas) and occasionally by individual governors. The Full Governing Body will usually meet once each term and will discuss issues affecting the school as a whole. The full governing body hears reports from committees on their individual areas of responsibility. At Thorntree we have main three committees:
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Curriculum and School Improvement Committee
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Finance and Personnel Committee
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Premises and Health and Safety Committee
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and also a Pay Committee and a Pay Appeals Committee
Governing Body Structure, Remit and Attendance
If you want to contact anyone on the Governing Body, you can do so via the School Office.
