Transcript Raddlebarn Governance

Information Evening for Parents
Monday, 2 March 2015
Welcome
 Aims
of Informational Session:
 To identify key Governor responsibilities
 To consider required skills
 To answer questions
 To develop knowledge of Governance
Organisational Structure
Fiona Chamberlain
Lorraine Loveland-Armour
Willow Milton
Chair of Governors
Vice Chair of Governors
SEN Link
Attendance Link
(Head Teacher)
Deb Bird
Chair of Behaviour and
Safety Committee
Safeguarding Link
(Parent)
Kerri
James
(Co-opted)
Helen
Burridge
(Co-opted)
Lorraine Loveland-Armour
Chair of Curriculum,
Teaching & Learning, and
Staffing Committee
(Parent)
Helen
Hobbs
(Staff)
Finance
Open
(Co-opted)
Ed Policy
Open
(Co-opted)
Mike Phillips
Chair of Finance &
Buildings Committee
(Local Authority)
Open
Open
(Parent)
(Parent)
Colin Steele
Chair of Achievement,
Community and Marketing
Committee
(Parent)
Open
(Support
Staff)
Paul
Wilson
(Assoc)
Open
(Staff)
All Governors are Created Equal
Key Responsibilities

Hold the Head Teacher to Account

Ensure School’s Financial Solvency

Ensuring School’s Vision, Ethos and
Strategic Vision
Essential Skills Required

Willingness to Learn

Commitment to Improving Education for All

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Data Analysis

Literacy, Numeracy & IT Skills
What do you do and
how often do you do it?
Attend Trainings
 Read
 Ask Questions & Contribute Ideas
 Attend Meetings
 Challenge and Support
 Link with a Class Teacher
 Visit the School

Time Commitments

This role requires you to volunteer 10-20
days per academic year.

This includes, but is not limited to:
 1 class visit per term
 1 Full Governing Body Meeting per term
 1 Committee meeting per term
Additional Requirements
for New Governors

Training
In order to best support Raddlebarn, we
will ask you to attend a full day Induction
offered through Birmingham Local
Authority, School and Governor Support.

Meeting with Chair
What do I do next?

You will need to submit a 250 word statement
outlining why you have the appropriate skills
and attributes to be a Parent Governor at
Raddlebarn.

Your nomination will then be accepted and
your statement will be published for parents to
review and vote.

One week after the election, you will be
notified as to whether or not you have been
elected.
Questions?
Additional Information
 National Governors’ Association
http://www.nga.org.uk/Be-a-Governor.aspx
 Inspiring the Future
http://www.inspiringthefuture.org/inspiring-governors/

Birmingham School and Governor Support
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/school-governors