The role of the Governors

Thomas Barnes Primary School's Governing Body is responsible for ensuring our children achieve their very best whilst at our school. 

The role of the governing board is a strategic one, its key functions are to:

• set the aims and objectives for the school
• set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
• set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
• monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
• be a source of challenge and support to the head teacher ("a critical friend")

The full Governing Body meet three times a year and we have two sub-committees who focus on Curriculum and Finance. Governors regularly visit classrooms to observe learning and talk to teachers about their practise. 

We are committed to providing an excellent environment for all pupils to enjoy during their time at our school.

Our Governing Body comprises of:-

Mrs K Burnham

(Chair)

Mrs H Bird

Miss K Britnell

Mrs A Standley

Mrs L Welsh

Mrs C Warrington

Mr P Nolan

(Chair)
Mrs K Clifford
Mr D Fox

Mrs S Plant

Area 1 of the School Improvement Plan - Mr D Fox and Mr P Nolan

Area 2 - Mrs K Clifford

Area 3 - Mrs H Bird

Area 4 - Attendance and Behaviour - Mrs K Burnham

Area 5 - Personal Development and Well-Being - Mrs L Welsh

Area 6 - EYFS - Mrs C Warrington

Area 7 - Inclusion - Mrs A Standley

Also:

Mr P Nolan and Mr D Fox (alongside an external school advisor) - Headteacher's performance management

Mrs K Burnham - Safeguarding and Single Central Record

Curriculum

Autumn

Full Board

Autumn

Finance

Spring

Curriculum

Spring

Full Board

Spring

Finance

Summer

Curriculum

Summer

Full Board

Summer