Full Governing Body 

CHAIR: Mrs K Hudson 

VICE CHAIR: Mrs K Cowan 

Terms of Reference 

Strategic Leadership and Accountability: 

• In collaboration with school leaders determine a clear and explicit vision for the future.  Ensure this is communicated to the whole organisation. 

• Set strong and clear values and ensure these are embedded across the organisation and adhered to. 

• Determine the strategic direction for the school. 

• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and attainment by receiving reports and information from the Headteacher and other school leaders; compare against national and local benchmarks over time. 

• Receive reports from committees, working parties or individuals and agree actions. 

• Approve the SEF and monitor throughout the year. 

• Approve the School Improvement Plan priorities and monitor throughout the year progress towards agreed actions. 

• Ensure there is a transparent system for performance management of all staff which is clearly linked to the school’s priorities.  Have oversight of staff performance throughout the year. 

• Ensure there are mechanisms in place to listen to and respond to the views of parents/carers, pupils, staff, local communities and employers. 

• Agree recruitment process to be followed in relation to Senior Leader posts; where delegated ratify appointments. 

• Final approval of the annual budget plan. 

• Monitor the school’s budget throughout the year. 

• Agree virement and expenditure limits for the Headteacher. 

• Hold at least 3 meetings each academic year.  Ensure that committee meetings are held in accordance with the agreed terms of reference. 

People and Structures: 

• Elect and/or remove Chair of Governors and Vice Chair of Governors. 

• Appoint Committee Chairs or delegate to each committee. 

• Consider and agree delegation of functions to individuals or committees. 

• Agree committee terms of reference and membership. 

• Establish a register of Governors business interests. 

• Ensure Governors information on the Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register and the school website is up to date and compliant with current requirements. 

• Confirm the Instrument of Government and subsequent amendments. 

• Appoint Co-opted, Local Authority and where necessary Parent Governors to the Board. 

• Review and monitor the Governor Induction Process. 

• Have regard for Governors professional development. 

• Where necessary, suspend or remove Governors from the Board. 

• Appoint/dismiss the Clerk to the Governing Body. 

Compliance and Evaluation: 

• Consider business provided by Local Authority and other sources 

• Suspend or end suspension of staff members. 

• Ensure all statutory policies are in place and there is an effective policy review cycle. 

• Review and agree the Governor Code of Conduct. 

• Confirm arrangements for completion of a Governor Skills Audit. 

• Ensure there is regular self-evaluation and review of individual’s contribution to the Board as well as the Board’s overall operation and effectiveness. 

• As necessary, consider an external review of the Board’s effectiveness. 

• Ensure school website is up to date and compliant with current DfE requirements.