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Governors - Committees

The responsibilities and activities of the full govering body and the four main committees are detailed below.

Full Governing Body
Governors Meeting Summer 2010
The Governing Body met on Monday 24th May for their termly meeting. It was a busy meeting with a full agenda covering a range of issues. Subjects covered included Management of Staff, Holidays in Term Time, reports from the Sub Committees and School Budget Setting. The Governing Body also reviewed progress of the School Improvement Plan and agreed priorities for 2010/2011.
Next meeting: Monday 11th October 2010

We would like to thank our governors for their hard work on behalf of the school and their continued support in developing and improving our school. It is greatly appreciated.

Curriculum
This committee considers school policy in relation to all areas of the curriculum and other related pupil issues; approves curriculum policy documents except where delegation is not permitted; consults and work in partnership with staff to develop and approve curriculum policy; monitors and evaluates policy implementation and ensures that it complies with the school improvement plan; considers policies and procedures related to the welfare and behaviour of pupils including special educational needs & inclusive education. Appropriate recommendations are made to the Governing Body.
Next meeting: Thursday 16th September 2010

Finance
This committee sets the school budget and formulates the schools finance policy; provides guidance and assistance to the Head Teacher and the Governing Body in matters relating to budgeting and finance within the agreed LMS framework, Council’s financial regulations and any central Government legislation. The committee is charged with a responsibility to ensure that a best value policy is adhered to in all matters.
Next meeting: Tuesday 5th October 2010 - To be confirmed

Personnel
This committee reviews annually, with the Head Teacher, the staffing structure and salaries; establishes the policies relating to staff; is responsible for the appointment of all staff and in ensuring compliance with legislation and current L.A. guidelines and is responsible for any other personnel issues with the exception of those which will fall within the remit of the first Sub-Committee.
Next meeting: Tuesday 21st September 2010

Premises
This committee makes recommendations to the Governing Body concerning premises care and maintenance including minor improvements, accessibility issues and capital schemes; advises the Head Teacher and Governing Body on general matters relating to health and safety, including Risk Assessment and monitors the conditions and upkeep of the school building and premises.
Next meeting: Tuesday 28th September 2010