Meet Our Governors

Welcome to Our Governors’ Page

The role of the Governors

School governors are people who make a positive contribution to the school community by acting as "critical friends". They support and challenge the Headteacher to promote continuous improvement in the school’s performance. They also play a monitoring role asking relevant questions such as "Is it working?", "How do we know it is working?", "As a School, how can we get better?" Governors need no formal qualifications but bring a range of experience to help our school to achieve its vision.

They all have:

• an interest in the education and well-being of the children;
• a willingness to ask questions;
• the time commitment to attend termly meetings and to get into school to see the children working for themselves;
• a commitment to be part of a team which, by working together, can make a real difference to the school.

Although they are volunteers, they are professional, committed and passionate about what the school does.  Their contribution is voluntary and they generally meet twice a term and visit the school regularly.

Membership of Governing Body

The Governing Body of Gascoigne Primary School consists of the people listed below:

Once elected, parent governors have the same role and responsibility as other Governors.  They are not just a representative of the parents and carers of the school; they are there to further the interests of all children in the school.

What do Governors do?

Together with the Headteacher, Governors are responsible for making sure the school provides a good quality education for all children and supports their well-being, they do the following:

• set the vision and strategic direction of the school;
• provide challenge and support to the Headteacher, by holding the Headteacher accountable for educational performance;
• make decisions together on matters such as performance, targets, school policies and the School Development Plan;
• monitor the impact of policies and oversee school budget and staffing;
• report on school achievements and respond to inspection recommendations;
• hear appeals from pupils and staff and consider complaints.

Governors fullfil these duties by:

• visiting the school on a regular basis;
• attending Governor Board meetings that take place twice per term;
• asking questions and considering documents prepared by the school;
• challenging the Headteacher in a constructive way;
• developing and supporting the values of the school.

All Governors are aware of and accept the Seven Nolan Principles of Public Life (see link below)

Annual Schedule of Meetings 2017-18

Click on the governor's name below to read more information about them: