Governors play a key part in a school’s long-term development. Support and challenge are important parts of this whilst striving for the best outcomes for the whole school community.
We have three core functions which set the framework on which we develop our role.
- Setting the strategic direction through clarity of vision, ensuring the Christian ethos is maintained and further developed and meeting all our statutory duties;
- Holding the headteacher and senior leaders to account for the educational performance of the pupils and the effectiveness and efficiency of the staff;
- Overseeing of the financial performance of the school ensuring value for money is achieved and that monies are used effectively having a measurable impact.
In addition as a Voluntary Aided School the governors are responsible for admissions and are the employer of the staff. We do not get involved in the day-to-day workings of the school as this is the responsibility of the Headteacher and the senior team.
The school vision and values Sow Nuture Grow inspired by Matthew 13:32 run through all the work that the governing body undertakes. Where possible the governing body supports the Christian Values Days held in school and attend worship.
Our governing body is composed of 12 members appointed by various stakeholders- the Diocese, Local Authority, Parents and Staff alongside the Headteacher and the Incumbent of Marton, Siddington, Eaton with Hulme Walfield and Swettenham parishes. Those appointed serve for a period of four years. On appointment all governors undertake to attend at least three training courses a year. We are fortunate to have a governing body with a wealth of expertise in many areas which supports our important role in the school community.
At Marton and District after a critical review we have moved back to a committee structure following a period operating as a flat structure . An effective scheme of delegation ensures that the Governing Board meets all it’s commitments and deadlines. All governor meetings are clerked by an independent professional clerk.
To support our families and carers we have a program of Parent’s surgeries – informal meetings with the headteacher and a governor present where we look at specific issues raised . We find these informal meetings provide a good insight into areas of concern which need some focus. For example attendance , parental support with reading and phonics are recent topics we have discussed.