Governing Board of Westacre Middle school

The school is a local authority (LA) community school and it reconstituted in line with the Statutory Guidance, on the instrument of government. There are 11 Governors appointed:

1. 1 Headteacher
2. 3 Parent Governors
3. 1 Nominated by the Local Authority
4. 1 Staff Governor
5. 5 Co-opted

The three core strategic functions of Westacre Middle School Governing Body are:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the School and its pupils
• Overseeing the financial performance of the School and making sure that its money is well spent.

Governors are also responsible for ensuring that the school meets statutory requirements with regard to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, the Curriculum and Finance.

The Full Governing Body meets 6 times a year; Governing Body committees also meet termly.

The Governing Body has established a number of committees to which it delegates day to day responsibility for the oversight of various aspects of the running of the school:

Admissions/Information Committee

All arrangements for Year 2021 entry, including the test procedures and results; Oversight of the production of the prospectus and ensuring that necessary and appropriate information is made available to prospective students and parents/guardians; Oversight of the website and wider marketing of the school.

The Chair is Charles Hill

Finance, staffing and premises (FSP) Committee

Initial oversight and management of the annual budget drawn up by the school; Ensures the school maintains an appropriate system of internal financial control; Agrees priorities for revenue and capital funding. The committee also considers matters related to staffing and premises, including health and safety.

The Chair is Charles Hill

Curriculum, teaching and learning (CT&L) Committee

Ensures the school offers a broad and balanced curriculum in accordance with the National Curriculum; Reviews term dates and the length of the school day; Receives reports of faculty reviews and monitors the Link Governor scheme; Reviews school performance data and ensures lessons learnt are addressed; Provides strategic advice and guidance on teaching and learning.

The Chair is Rachel Kiernan