Thank you for taking time to visit this area of the website which will provide you with an overview of the role of the school’s Governing Body.
As Governors, our role is to work with Mrs Gregan to:
Live out the Mission statement, placing Christ at the centre of all that we do.
Provide the best possible learning opportunities for every pupil at Our Lady’s School.
Set the vision, plan and establish a positive culture to drive forward improvement to ensure the best life chances are secured for every child.
Governors also take an active part in all aspects of school life by attending New Parents evenings, end of year and Nativity plays, Harvest Services, Leavers Mass and School Council Meetings. Many governors also visit school to experience life within a working classroom. All Governors are linked with a particular class which enables them to gain a more detailed overview of the working curriculum. Fulfilling the role of a Governor is a huge responsibility and is never taken lightly.
The statutory functions of the Governing Body
The 3 core functions of the Governing Body are:
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
Overseeing financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
The structure of the Governing Body
The Governing Body consists of 7 Foundation Governors (appointed by the Bishop), 2 Parent Governors, 1 Local Authority Governor, 1 Staff Governor and our Headteacher.
The Governors meet regularly, as a full body and in committees, to deal with particular aspects of the school’s leadership and management. They are committed and involved in all areas of school life and share considerable professional and business expertise.
We meet as a full Governing Body 3 times a year in the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms. The Agenda for these meetings is guided by Lancashire Governor Services and the Diocese and include items which reflect current thinking and educational priorities. During each meeting reports are received from the Headteacher and the two Committees, which provide an overview of the school’s work over the term. The Financial Management of the school budget and the implementation of school policies are also discussed.
Our two committees cover all aspects of school life. The Every Child Matters Committee (ECM) considers the curriculum alongside pupil welfare; Mr G. Ormerod is the chair of this committee. The Resources Committee considers finance, buildings, health and safety and staffing: Mr D. Smith is the chair of this committee. Each committee has their own Terms of Reference which details their specific remit. These committees consist of a smaller number of governors and each committee also meets 3 times a year.
To contact the Chair of Governors, please email: d.hills@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk