Governors
The Governing Body is actively involved in the life of the school.
Garfield School governors provide strategic leadership and accountability at the school. The team of governors appoints the Head Teacher and holds the main responsibility for the finance of 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
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Composition of the Governing Body
There are 12 governors in Garfield's governing body, 11 of whom who are elected/appointed initially for a four-year term, and the head teacher who is ex-officio (they have positions on the board for as long as they remain in their post).
The governing body must comprise the following:
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three parents elected by the parents
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six co-opted governors
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one appointed by the Local Authority
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one headteacher
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one staff governor
The full governing body meets as a whole group at least once a term to approve policies, review the progress and direction of the school and vote on significant decisions. However, governors are in constant contact with the school and each other, as well as attend at least one of the sub-committees once a term.
Garfield’s sub-committees are:
Resources (R)
This committee deals with matters relating to personnel, finance and premises.
Chair: Katie Bareham
Curriculum and Standards (C&S)
This committee is responsible for making sure the school follows the National Curriculum.
Acting Chair: Simone Meder
WHO ARE THE GARFIELD GOVERNORS?
Helen O'Brien - Chair of Governors
Responsibilities: Link Governor Policies
Louise Aziz - Headteacher
Responsibilities: C&S committee and the Resources Committee
James Owen - Co-opted Governor, Link Governor for Filtering & Monitoring
Katie Bareham - Co-opted Governor, Link Governor for Remembering (SDP)
Sarah Morgan - Link Governor for Oracy (SDP),Parent Governor
Simon Garcia - Link Governor for Questions (SDP), Parent Governor
Russell Levy - Staff Governor
Emma Price - Link Governor for Safeguarding (including SCR) & SEN, Parent Governor
Simone Meder - Link Governor for Wellbeing (SDP) & Training, Local Authority Governor
Moira Seymour - Clerk