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, do not have individual powers to act alone, have a duty to act fairly and without prejudice at all times.. They 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 and 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

Last name	First name	Town	Role	Type	End Date
Fisher	Katie	Beverley	Governor	Staff Governor	10/09/2021
Morrell	Debbie	Kingston upon Hull	Vice Chair	Community Governor	31/08/2020
Bullen	Samantha	Kingston upon Hull	Governor	Community Governor	31/08/2020
Mudd	Claire	Kirk Ella	Governor	Community Governor	31/08/2020
Fisher	Ben	Kingston upon Hull	Governor	Parent Governor	14/07/2021
Fitzpatrick	Ged	Kingston upon Hull	Acting Headteacher	Principal