Governors
In a voluntary-aided school such as St. Helen’s the powers and duties of the governing body generally include the following:
- helping to establish the aims and policies of the school and how the standards of education can be improved.
- oversight of the conduct and the curriculum of the school.
- setting the school budget and monitoring finances.
- appointing, promoting, supporting and disciplining staff.
- monitoring school standards and targets making sure that the National Curriculum and Religious Education are taught.
- arranging admissions and appeals.
- premises matters relating to the school site and buildings.
- helping to draw up and monitor the implementation of the School Improvement plan.
- acting as a link between the local community and the school.
- Members of the governing body give their time and expertise freely to the school. The full governing body meets regularly, at least twice each term, and is supported by a number of committees.
The main committees are those for:
- finance
- premises
- personnel
- pupils, parents, curriculum and community
In addition working parties may be set up for different purposes.
Members of the governing body give their time and expertise freely to the school. At present there are fourteen governors of the school and the full governing body meets regularly, at least twice each term.
Chair of Governors: Mr P. Barnes
Deputy Chair of Governors: Mr J. Griffiths
Clerks to the Committee -Finance: Mrs J. King
Chair of Personnel Committee: Mrs J. Woods
Chair of Premises Committee: Mr J. Griffiths
Chair of Curriculum Committee: Mr B. Edwards