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Responsibilities of the Governing Board/Committees

The Governing Board

The Governing Board provides strategic leadership and accountability in schools.

It has three key functions:

  • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
  • Holding the head teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

Finance and Resources Committee

Governors are responsible for overseeing the financial performance of the school in accordance with the approved finance policy & procedures, making sure its money is well spent, and Best Value Principles are met.

All Governors are encouraged to attend the training sessions arranged by the LA.

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