Governors set the aims and objectives for the school as well as the policies and targets for achieving those aims and objectives. They monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making and act as a source of challenge and support to the head teacher. In action, this means:

• Appointing and performance reviewing the head teacher and making decisions about pay
• Managing budgets and deciding how money is spent
• Engaging with pupils, staff, parents and the school community
• Sitting on panels and making decisions about things like pupil exclusions and staff disciplinary
• Addressing a range of education issues within the school including disadvantaged pupils, pupils with special needs, staff workload and teacher recruitment
• Looking at data and evidence to ask questions and have challenging conversations about the school
• Governors must be prepared to adopt the Nolan principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

The full Governing Body (FGB) meets six times a year and its various committees discharge their duties as appropriate. Governor Contact information is displayed below:

Chair of Governors – Sian Shenton

Email Address: chairofgovernors@cookridgeprimaryschool.org.uk