Radstock Primary School

Our Governing Body

The Governing Body plays a vital role  in suporting the school and ensuring that every child recieves the highest quality education. working in partnershiop with  the headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team, governors act as a "critical friend", providing both support and constructive challenge as and when required to ensure the school remian ambitious for every pupil. 

Governors are volunteers who bring a wide range of professional skills, knowledge and experience. Together, they provide strategic leadership and help shape the future direction of the school, always keeping the best interests of our pupils at the heart of every decision.

 They are responsible for three key strategic fucntions: 

1. Setting strategic direction
2. Ensuring accountability
3. Overseeing the school's financial performance

Rather than becoming involved in the day-to-day running of the school, governors focus on the bigger picture—working with school leaders to ensure the school is well led, financially secure and continually improving.

Our Governors

The Governing Body is made up of individuals from a variety of backgrounds who contribute different perspectives and expertise.

There are 4 main categories of School Governors:

1. Parent Governors - parents of children at the school (elected by parent vote)
2. Staff Governors (Teaching and non-Teaching) - members of the school staff (elected by staff vote) 
3. Local Authority Governors - nominated by the Local Authority (Wokingham Borough Council)
4. Co-opted Governors - members of the local community (appointed by the Governing Body)

What Governors Do

Governors work collectively to:

• Set the school's strategic priorities and monitor progress towards achieving them.
• Promote high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and pupil achievement.
• Ensure the school provides a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where children can flourish.
• Monitor safeguarding arrangements and ensure statutory responsibilities are met.
• Oversee the school's budget and ensure resources provide the greatest benefit for pupils.
• Support the Headteacher while providing appropriate challenge to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor the impact of school improvement priorities through visits, reports and meetings.
• Appoint the Headteacher and contribute to the recruitment of senior leaders where appropriate.

Working Together

The Headteacher is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the school, including teaching, learning, staffing and operational matters. The Governing Body works alongside the Headteacher as a strategic partner, offering support, challenge and accountability to help the school achieve its vision and provide the very best opportunities for every child.

By working collaboratively with school leaders, staff, parents and the wider community, our governors help ensure that our school remains a place where every child is valued, inspired and encouraged to reach their full potential.

 

How the Governing Body Works

The Full Governing Body meets regularly throughout the academic year to oversee the strategic leadership of the school. During these meetings, governors review school performance, monitor progress against the School Improvement Plan, ensure statutory responsibilities are met and provide both support and constructive challenge to school leaders.

The Governing Body reviews and approves its Terms of Reference annually to ensure that its work is effective, transparent and in line with current legislation and best practice.

Chair of Governors

Chair of Governors: Ms Preeti Sharma Mehta
Email: chairofgovernors@radstock.wokingham.sch.uk

Clerk to the Governing Body

Clerk to the Governing Body: Mrs Charlotte Crouse
Email: CCrouse@orchardlearningalliance.com

 

Governor Training

The Governing Body is committed to continuous professional development. Governors and the Clerk regularly participate in training and development opportunities provided through the Trust, Local Authority, Department for Education and recognised governance organisations. This ensures governors remain up to date with their statutory responsibilities and are well equipped to support and challenge the school effectively.