The Local Governing Board
Local – A LGB within the Bath & Wells MAT is local to the school and community it serves, just as a Governing Body within an academy or local authority maintained school is local to that community.
Governing – A LGB exists to provide support and scrutiny to the school leadership as does a Governing Body.
Board – There is no legal distinction between a “body” and a “board” in school governance. However the DfE has recently published guidance encouraging members of governors to use the term “boards” in order to promote the application of business-like methods and procedures to ensure value for money and measurable success in achieving stated objectives.
The Effective LGB
The Local Governing Board is a strategic body that always has the best interests of the school and the local community at heart. The Department for Education is clear that its three core functions are:
a. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
b. Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
c. Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
These functions should be fulfilled in partnership with the MAT, with specific reference to the details contained in your school’s Scheme of Delegation.
If you would like to contact a member of the Local Governor Board please call the clerk, Tracey Fillingham, on 01823 432582.
Governors
Chairperson
Elected Parent Governor / Health & Safety Link Governor
Mr David Williams
09.11.2015
Vice Chairperson
Elected Parent Governor / Pupil Premium Link Governor
Mr Damien Reavey
09.11.2015
Ex-officio Governor / Admissions Link
Rev Matthew Tregenza
10.04.2013
Co-opted Governor / Safeguarding Link Governor
Mrs Susie Watts
09.11.2015
MAT Appointed Governor / Pay & Appraisal Committee
Mr Robert Hayward
24.10.2018
MAT Appointed Governor / Pay & Appraisal Committee
Mrs Alison Dunphy
21.11.2018
Elected Staff Governor
Mr James Dakin
31.05.2017
Headteacher / Ex-officio Governor
Mrs Tracey Trood
03.09.2018
Clerk
Situation vacant
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Further Local Governing Body Details 2018
