Welcome to the STA Governing Board.

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The Governing Board of St Andrews CE High School comprises of 14 volunteers from a variety of different backgrounds with a range of expertise and experience and includes parents, school staff, the Church of England Diocese and Deanery, local authority and individuals co-opted specifically for their skills and knowledge. Parent and staff governors are elected, whereas other categories are either appointed or are eligible because of their role (Headteacher/Deanery).

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The full Governing Board meets every half term and convenes panels of at least three governors for the specific functions of staffing, admissions, complaints and exclusions. Governors have specific responsibilities and visit the school on a regular basis to monitor their assigned areas such as teaching and learning, special educational needs provision, health and safety and finance. Governors often attend events such as open evenings or fundraising events.

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Our governors are united in a steadfast commitment to school improvement and ensuring an inclusive environment underpinned by a rich curriculum, aspirational culture and strong sense of community and belonging. We are ambitious for our students, not only in what they can achieve in their learning, but also ensuring they are equipped to become active and responsible members of society and positive, well-rounded individuals.

 

What is best for our students is at the heart of everything we do.

 

Purpose and Role of the Governing Board

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The purpose of governance is to provide confident, strategic leadership and to create robust accountability, oversight and assurance for educational and financial performance.

 

The Governing Board has three core functions as set out in the Governance Handbook:

• Ensuring clarity of the vision, ethos and strategic direction.

• Holding the executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff.

• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure that its money is well spent.

 

In meeting these core functions, the Governing Board:

• Works with the Headteacher to set clear and ambitious strategic priorities and targets for the school

• Upholds and promotes the Christian ethos of the school in accordance with Diocesan guidelines

• Has a duty to ensure that the school meets its statutory responsibilities and that the students attending the school are properly safeguarded

• Ensures that all students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum

• Strengthens school leadership through support and challenge

• Ensures that performance management, including the performance management of the Headteacher, improves teaching, leadership and management

• Monitors and evaluates the School Development Plan against the agreed priorities

• Ensures that financial resources are managed effectively including pupil premium and sports premium funding

• Engages with key stakeholders including students, staff, parents, local churches and the local community

• Ensures that the required policies and procedures are in place and are operating effectively so that the school is able to meet its statutory duties

• Is responsible for the appointment of staff through the agreed recruitment procedures and ensures that 'safer recruitment' guidelines are followed

• Acts as the admissions authority

• Deals with complaints, appeals and grievances