Freeman Community Primary School

The Governing Body
The Governing Body takes a strategic role, as a critical friend to the school and to be accountable for its decisions. It works with the Headteacher to set aims and objectives for the school, and agree, monitor and review policies, targets and priorities.

The whole governing body is made up of governors appointed by the parents, community, staff and Local Authority. It meets 10 times a year with the different committees usually meeting once a term, with the exception of the hearings, appeals and pupil discipline committees which meet only as required.

Governors' Term of Office 2018-19

Pecuniary interests have been declared by all governor and can be seen in the attachment at the bottom of the page.
No relationship to any member of staff have been declared by any governor.
Two Members of the governing body have Committee member interests in the Mighty Oaks Pre-School.

All governors serve on the sub-committees.

Governor Body sub-committees and a brief view of their functions:

Personnel and Communication Committee: Reviews the staffing structure and produces questionnaires for parents, staff and pupils – Joanne Moss (C), Hannah Bloom, Lucy Carter, Emma Grocott and Daniel Pettitt.

Finance and Premises Committee: Drafts the formal budget plan and establishes and maintains an up-to-date 3 year financial plan, advise the Governing Body on priorities, including Health and Safety and oversees arrangements for maintenanace, repairs and building works – Kate Rosten (C), Hannah Bloom, Susan Hayter, Alistair Mayhew, Daniel Pettitt, Emma Gerry and Tammy Patel.

Learning and Achievement Committee: Considers and advises the governing body on standards and other matters relating to the school’s curriculum and monitors the impact of pupil premium funding –  Lucy Carter (C), Susan Hayter, Daniel Pettitt, Emma Grocott, Lucy Carter, Anita Chapple, Joanne Moss and Ryan Clay.

Headteacher’s Performance Review: Meets annually with the External Adviser to discuss the Headteacher’s performance targets – Lucy Carter, Joanne Moss (C) and Hannah Bloom.

Hearings Committee: Makes a determination to dismiss a member of staff – Hannah Bloom (C), Kate Rosten and Lucy Carter.

Appeals Committee: Considers any appeal against a decision to dismiss a member of staff – Emma Grocott (C), Joanne Moss and Alistair Mayhew.

Pupil Discipline Committee: Considers the representations from parents in the case of pupil exclusion – Joanne Moss (C), Susan Hayter, Lucy Carter and Anita Chapple.