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Compass Point Primary School

Governance

Compass Point Primary School's Academy Committee

Compass Point Primary School is lucky to have dedicated, conscientious and effective team of governors to help us on our journey. School Governors are volunteers who help run our school and work to:

-Set the strategic direction of the school with the Headteacher,

-Provide support and challenge to the Headteacher to account for performance of the school.

The school leadership and governors meet regularly as a governing body.

At Compass Point we encourage our governors to take an active role in the life of the school.  We welcome them in to visit classes, to work with children, and to talk with staff.

The school governors can be contacted by leaving a message at the school office or by emailing the Clerk to Governors via the following email address: lgbclerk@compasspoint.excalibur.org.uk

Below you will find information regarding our current School Governors and information about the Academy Committee. 

Governors (ID 1197)

Scheme of Delegation

Excalibur Academies Trust Scheme of Delegation

Statutory Documents

Statutory information for each governor is also record on the Government's website 'Get Information About Schools' please click here.

Join our Academy Committee

Governor Vacancies

If you are interested in becoming a Governor at our school we would love to hear from you.  Please contact the Clerk to Governors: lgbclerk@compasspoint.excalibur.org.uk

What is a Community Governor?


A Community Governor is an individual from the community who has the skills and experience which the governing board requires.

 

What is the role of a Community Governor?


Being a school governor is a chance to experience leadership at board level at any point in one’s career. The role provides individuals with the opportunity to develop and hone strategic skills such as negotiation, influencing and teamwork.  The Academy Committee work as a team to support and challenge the Headteacher.

Volunteers need to be dedicated people who care about improving education, but they do not need prior board experience. It makes the role perfect for professionals looking to improve their business and leadership skills, give back to society and enhance children’s futures.

Governors are responsible for overseeing the management side of a school: strategy, policy, budgeting and staffing. They enable their school to run as effectively as possible, working alongside senior leaders and supporting teachers to provide excellent education to children.

Being a school governor is a commitment to attending governing body meetings which consider issues such as setting the school vision, mitigating financial risk and scrutinising educational outcomes. They are also involved in the school community, acting as critical friends to the headteacher and senior leaders.

Governors bring a wide range of skills and expertise from their professional lives to the Academy Committee and schools benefit greatly from working with skilled volunteers, for example anyone with experience of finance, law, premises management, human resources or business. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why become a school governor?


The benefits of being a governor are immense and can include:

  • Developing your professional skills and experience such as strategic planning
  • Access to professional training
  • Chairing and team working, all of which are valued by employers and can assist your own career development
  • Building relationships and networks in your locality and
  • Supporting children and young people in your community.

School Governors make a positive contribution to children’s education by offering supportive challenge to the school’s leadership team. School Governors work as a team and come from a wide variety of backgrounds to add value to school life by offering their skills, expertise and time.

 

Being a governor at Compass Point Primary School is rewarding

Compass Point Primary School is committed to raising educational standards.

We are looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children and are willing to share their experience in an educational environment.

We are looking for dedicated individuals who can offer a passion for education with a belief and understanding of the schools holistic approach.

What are the benefits of being a governor?


Governors can hugely impact the direction of the school, improving opportunities for local children.

 

Governors can freely access a wealth of resources including e-courses and webinars in order to aid their professional development. The skills developed are highly transferable across the workplace and community.

 

What is the time commitment?


Currently, the Academy Committee meets four times per year.  Meetings usually take place at 5.30 pm for no longer than two hours.

In addition, there are two Immersion Day Visits, where Governors come in to the school during the school day together to look at what it is like to attend the school through the lens of a child.

Each Academy Committee meeting will require Governors to read some reports in advance in order to be able to ask questions at the meeting.

Governors can also hold link roles and responsibilities and regularly check-in with a linked staff member to find out how things really are in school, and report back their findings at the next Academy Committee meeting.

  

 

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