School governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the senior leadership team at Oak Field, who are responsible for day-to-day management, they set the school’s aims and policies. 

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Oak Field has 18 full Governing Body members drawn from the staff, parents and local community.  

 

Our governing body consists of: 

 

• Parent governors - These are parents of children in school, and who are elected by the current parents.

• LEA governors - These governors are appointed by the Local Authority (LA).

• Teacher/Staff governors - These are members of staff, elected by the teaching and support staff.

• Community governors - These are members of the local community, appointed by the Governing Body.

• Minor Authority Representative governor - These are appointed by town and community councils. 

• Headteacher - The Headteacher is normally a member of the Governing Body, and reports to the Governing Body about the school's activities and performance.

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The full governing body meets once a half term. In addition, governors belong to sub-committees who also meet at least once a term. 

 

Governors have three main roles: 

 

• To provide strategic direction for the school 

• To act as a critical friend to the senior leadership team 

• To ensure accountability 

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They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include: 

 

• Determining how the school’s budget is spent 

• The appointing and dismissing of senior staff 

• Hearing appeals and grievances 

• Forming policy on the school’s curriculum 

• Supporting our community to maintain healthy relationships 

• Making sure school building is welcoming and safe 

• Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies 

 

Interested in becoming a Governor? 

 

Being a Governor is interesting, often fun, sometimes challenging, and helps ensure that Oak Field Primary School continues to be a vibrant, happy and successful school.  If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Governor, please contact Mr Tweedley at school, our current Chair Mr Mark Kerbey or the Governor Support Unit on 01446709125 or by email: governors@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 

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Links: 

Vale of Glamorgan School Governors Website