The Role of a Governor at Burnwood

What is the purpose of the Governing Body?

Governors have 3 main roles:

1. The strategic role, which is about:

• The vision for the school
• Developing aims for the school 
• Planning so that all pupils can achieve the very best they can

2. School Improvement

In this role Governors' will;

• Monitor and evaluate the school's work
• Visit the school
• Ensure that all meetings are effective by reading all papers prior to the meeting and preparing their questions

3. The accountability role of the Governing Body

This means;

• Ensuring the process of pupils
• Challenging the school leadership team
• Being accountable to parents and the community

Other responsibilities include;

• Promoting high standards of education and achievement
• Planning the school's long term future
• Setting the school's aims and values
• Appointing senior staff, including the Head Teacher
• Budgetary allocation and control
• Making sure that the curriculum is broad and balanced