The role of the Governing Body is critical to the effectiveness of the school. We focus on core strategic functions, as set out by the Department for Education (DfE):

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
• Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.

Our Governing Body relies on a team approach with each individual contributing a range of skills and experience in analysing performance data, in budgeting and driving financial efficiency, and in performance management and employment issues. The Governing Body meets once each half term. At these meetings, attended by all governors, we discuss any areas of concern, take any required actions, and monitor the outcomes of any previous or ongoing activities. We set aims and objectives, and agree, monitor and review policies, targets, priorities and the ongoing progress of the school as a whole.

These formal meetings are supplemented by a programme of monitoring and review. Governors take responsibility for issues such as finance or health & safety, safeguarding and special educational needs & disabilities. Governors work more closely with the school in these areas to ensure we, and the school, are meeting our statutory obligations and doing the best for the children’s education and welfare.

Copies of the meetings' minutes are posted on the website once they have been agreed and are available from the school office.

If you are interested in becoming a School Governor for our school or would like to email me with any questions you may have please use the contact form below.

Mrs Fiona Tough, Chair of Governors

Governor responsibilities

Governor Posts 12: 1 Headteacher (Ex-officio), 1 Staff, 2 Parents, 1 LA, 7 Foundation (4 PCC, 3 Diocese)

Terms of office for governors are 4 years with the exception of the ex-officio roles; terms of office for Associate Members are as agreed by the Gverning Body.

Associate Members

There are currently no Associate Members on the Grayswood Governing Body. 

In attendance

In the past 12 months

NA = Not applicable        CLA = Children Looked After        EYFS = Early Years Foundation Stage  

      SEND = Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Link to the School's Financial Benchmarking Service website