Governors

Who They Are

Ex Officio

The Dean of Worcester - represented by Mrs A Clarke
The Principal Officiating Minister - Rev P Haddleton
The Head Teacher - Ms J Farr

Appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education

Mr R Hemmings
Mr R Kington (Chair)
Dr H Somervell (Designated Governor for Safeguarding)
Mrs M Haywood
Mrs A Deakin
Mr G Bartholomew

Appointed by Worcester East Deanery Synod

Mrs K Stone
Mr C Whitehead

Appointed by the Worcester East Deanery Chapter

Mrs C Augousti
Rev D Ryan

Elected by the Teachers

Mr D Kling
Mr O Elmougy

Elected by the Non-Teaching Staff

Elected by the Parents

Mrs C Hollins
Mr J M Whitehouse

Co-Opted Governors

Mr I Pugh (Vice Chair)
Mr M Kitcatt

Clerk

Rachael Smart

What They Do

Governors are appointed or elected by a number of bodies and groups including the Church, the local authority, the parents and the staff. Governors are representatives not delegates.

A brief explanation of the role of Governors is that they set the strategic direction and the policies of a school or college. They are accountable for the quality of education provided and the spending of public funding. They monitor to see that plans and policies are implemented.

It is not only the education of the children that the Governors have a responsibility for, various statutes have laid down legal responsibilities on governors and these fall under a number of general headings which include:

Standards

To ensure high educational standards in all that the College does

Equal Opportunities and Human Rights

Sex Discrimination/Gender Equality
Race Relations
Disability Act
Human Rights
Community Cohesion

Finance

Management of College Finances
Care and Maintenance of Premises
Value for Money

Staffing

The Governors of a Voluntary Aided School are responsible for:

Staffing Structure
Discipline and grievance procedures
Appointments
Performance Management
Upholding Employment Law

Curriculum and Assessment

Ensure a broad, balanced curriculum
Make sure the National Curriculum is followed
Ensure target setting is in place

Good Behaviour and Discipline

Set guidelines to ensure consistency
Play an appropriate role in exclusions process

Special Needs and Disability

Children with Special Needs must have them met in and out of the Classroom

Health and Safety

Monitor
Ensure that all regulations are followed

Insurance

Public Liability
Theft and Damage

Admissions

The Admissions Policy
Administrative arrangements in respect of the admissions and appeals process

Reports, Information and Communication with Parents

Governors monitor to ensure that parents have the information they need about the College and their children's progress

Other Matters

Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Environment
Complaints
Register of Business Interests

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