The Role of the Governing Body

All maintained schools in England have a governing body which is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the school. A key role is to act as a ‘critical friend’: to support, challenge, and ask questions. The governing body works in close partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the school functions well and offers a strong provision for the education of the children it serves. Membership of the governing body include parents, staff, representatives from Christ the Saviour Church PCC and wider LDBS appointments as well as the Local Authority. The governing body has a range of powers and duties laid down by various Education Acts. In the main, these responsibilities relate to:

• Setting targets and promoting high standards of educational achievement for all pupils
• Setting the strategic framework within which the school operates
• Management of the school’s budget
• Ensuring that the curriculum for the school is broad and balanced and accessible to all pupils

Governors adopt, review and monitor a range of statutory policies that govern the operation of the school. These policies can be found on this website. Governors discharge the above responsibilities through two formal governing body meetings each term. In addition, they make at least one termly visit during the school day to monitor the impact of school improvement priorities. Minutes of meetings are agreed and approved by the governing body at its next meeting. Minutes are available on request once they have been approved. Please contact the school admin team. Our Governors have a wide range of professional skills and Governors work in triads to carry out monitoring activities with a named  governors for a number of governors for specific areas within the school such as Finance, SEND and Safeguarding. The Terms of Reference outline the specific responsibilities of the governing body.

The Governing Body Structure and register of interests can be found below (this will be updated in September 2026)

Governing Body Structure and Register of Interests July 2026.docx

View information about how to become a school governor

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