What do governors do?
Together with the headteacher, governors set the future
direction for the school and decide how the school's budget should
be spent. Governing bodies make decisions collectively on matters
such as performance targets, school policies, the school's
improvement/development plan, and the school's staffing
structure.
Governors monitor the impact of policies and oversee the
use of the school budget. They report to the parents on the
school's achievements and respond to inspection recommendations.
They hear appeals from pupils and staff and consider complaints.
Governors provide the headteacher with support and advice, drawing
on their knowledge and experience. They ask searching questions,
but respect the headteacher's position as professional
leader of the school.