Governance

There are many things which governors are expected to do.  The following provides a brief outline:

Governors have responsibility with the Headteacher for deciding, reviewing and monitoring many of the policies, plans and procedures within which the school operates

The governors’ role is strategic. The Headteachers role is both strategic and operational

It is important to recognise that governors are part of a team. They all have equal status and though they are appointed by different groups (parents, staff, The Hcat Academy Trust, etc.), their main concern is the welfare of the whole school.

Governors make decisions democratically, by consensus. Governors do not have individual powers to act alone

Governors have a duty to act fairly and without prejudice at all times

Governors share the responsibility of appointing staff with the school and must act in the same way as any good employee

Governors should consider carefully how their own decisions might affect other schools

Governors should encourage openness in all of their work for the school and should welcome enquiries from parents and the general public

The governing body meets four times each academic year. During these meetings they systematically challenge leaders on all aspects of the school. This includes, but not exclusively, the effectiveness of:

Attainment and progress

Personal development, behaviour and welfare

Safeguarding

The quality of teaching and its impact over time

SMSC

The use of pupil premium funding

Catch up funding

The Marvell College Local Governing Body  

Terms of office 2 years