Thorney Close Primary SchoolGovernance
Governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the Headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, the governors set the school’s aims and policies.
Key Roles of the Governors
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To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
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To ensure accountability for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
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To oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure value for money
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To support and challenge and undertake the role of ‘critical friend’
Please see the Department for Education Governors' Handbook for a detailed description of role of the Governing Body.
The Governing body meets six times a year (twice a term) as a whole body.
The Governing Board of Thorney Close Primary School adopted a Code of Conduct on 21st October 2021.
