Governance

Our Governing Body acts as the strategic critical friend to the School Leadership Team, ensuring rigorous academic and financial standards.

Governing Body Composition

Chair of Governors

Responsible for leading the GB and liaising with the Director of Education

Community Governors (2)

Co-opted members bringing external expertise (Clinical, Legal, or Financial)

Parent Governor (1)

Elected by the parent body to represent the Founding Families voice

Staff Governor (1)

Elected by the school staff to provide internal perspective

Ex-Officio Members

The Headteacher and the School Business Manager (Clerk to the Governors)

Reporting Lines

MD/CEO

Ultimate accountability for the organisation

Director of Education

Direct oversight of school performance, reports to MD/CEO

Headteacher

Accountable to Director of Education, reports to Governing Body

Terms of Reference

Strategic Oversight

Approve School Improvement Plan, ensure Ofsted standards, oversee long-term vision

Financial Probity

Review annual budget, monitor high-needs funding allocation

Safeguarding & Regulation

Appoint Link Governor for Safeguarding, monitor Positive Regulation Policy

Educational Excellence

Hold Headteacher accountable, review pupil progress data using MAPP framework

Meeting Frequency

Proprietor Details

Matthew McPhail

Office 7, Old Whieldon Business Centre
Old Whieldon Road, ST4 4HW

Safeguarding

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is our number one priority.

Our Commitment

All our staff are trained to recognise and handle any concerns sensitively and robustly, in line with the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All concerns and disclosures are taken seriously, and we build a community where children and adults alike feel comfortable discussing safeguarding worries with our Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Staff Identification

All staff wear branded clothing and distinctive black lanyards
Visitors are given red lanyards for clear identification