Local Governing Body Governors Statement

Annual Governance Statement for the Governing Body of Newall Green Primary School.

In accordance with the Government’s requirement for all governing bodies, the 3 core strategic functions of Newall Green Primary School Governing Body are:

1. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos, values and strategic direction;

2. Holding the Head of School to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;

3. Ensures resources are available to implement the School Development Plan.

The Local Governing board who have been designated responsibilities from the Board of Trustees is made up of

1x head of School, 2 parent governors, 2 staff governors, 6 Trust appointed Governors

The Full Governing Body meets at least once each term, we also have 2 committees to consider different aspects of the school in detail. These committees are:

· Curriculum and Data Committee

· Health and Safety Committee

We have had to restructure after Covid. This was an opportunity to improve our systems. We have ensured that the vulnerable pupils catch up by monitoring the pupil premium, Covid catch-up funding and the National Funding Grant

We have also ensured that children are safe and happy to come to school by reviewing the Child Protection Policy, Behaviour Policy, Attendance Policy, Covid Risk Assessments and developed the Personal Development curriculum with a focus on well-being.

Governors Body development plan 2021-2022

· To develop a clearer understanding of the difficulties the school faces around attendance and to facilitate change to improve pupil attendance after Covid.

· To ensure the infrastructure of the school is fit for purpose ensuring pupil and staff safety at all times after Covid.

· Building upon learning experiences within the curriculum promoting opportunities to develop life skills through Personal Development.

· To support the mental health and well-being of staff and pupils within school.

· To identify and monitor areas of the curriculum that need developing after Covid 19 lockdown.