The role of the school governor is demanding but very rewarding and is a good way to give back to your local community. School governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. The Headteacher is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school and staff.

Governor Attendance 2023 – 2024 (PDF)

The Governors main roles include:

  • to provide strategic direction for the school
  • to ensure accountability
  • determining how the school’s budget is spent
  • hearing appeals and grievances
  • forming policy on the school’s curriculum and collective worship
  • setting standards for children’s behaviour and discipline
  • making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
  • setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies.
Link to statutory guidance 
 
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/constitution-of-governing-bodies-of-maintained-schools
 
 

If you think you might like to become a parent governor, you can do so if your child attends our school.  You can be elected as a parent governor by the Parents/Carers. Schools organise these elections, and inform Parents/Carers and staff about them. You can also become a governor by approaching the school to see if they will co-opt you or by asking the local authority, church or foundation if they would appoint you.

 
Governance handbook and competency framework
 
 
Governors’ Information and Duties 2024 – 2025
 
If you wish to contact a member of the governing body, please email: governors@stfinbars.co.uk.
 
If you wish to contact the Clerk to the Governing Body, please email: Clerktogovernors@stfinbars.co.uk