- to help set the school vision and aims
- to be a critical friend by supporting and challenging the headteacher
- to monitor and evaluate progress
- to appoint senior staff
- to oversee the school budget
- to act in the best interests of the school at all times
The work of the Teaching and Learning Committee covers the curriculum, teaching and learning, performance data, SEND, children's attendance and safeguarding. The Chair of this committee is to be elected at the first meeting of the school year.
Governors in lead roles visit the school regularly to focus on that area and report back to the relevant committee. The current governors have taken on roles in Safeguarding, SEND, Early Years, Pupil Premium pupils, and Premises and Health and Safety.
The governors also have a role in making decisions about disciplinary issues, pupil exclusions, staffing matters and grievances. This is done in the First Committee which only meets if necessary. If there is an appeal against the decision of the First Committee, then this would be heard by the Appeals Committee. Decisions about Pay are made by the Pay Committee.
Who is the Chair of governors?
Ian Stewart is Chair of governors and the Vice-Chair is Joel Mcilven. They hold office for two years.
How can I contact the Chair of governors?
You can email the Chair at chair@the-grove-primary.devon.sch.uk
What are the terms of reference for the committees?
Please click on the links below for the terms of reference for the Resources Committee and the Teaching and Learning Committee.