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A Message from Caroline Ludlam and Rachel Aucott, Co Chairs of the Governing Body.

 

We are writing this on behalf of the Governing Body of Heather Primary School. We want to tell you something about our school and to explain how the governing body carries out its responsibility to make sure that all children at the school learn to be the best that they possibly can.

We take a great pride in the caring ethos of the school and we do our utmost to support leaders and professional staff to maximise children’s life chances. There is a real unity of purpose and this gives our school a firm base on which to build and improve

Heather Primary School has up to twelve Governors on the Full Governing Body. Every Governor is also assigned to one of the governing body's committees, according to their skill, experience and interest.

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Governor Pen Portraits - Click here to find out more about our Governors

 

 

Currently we have a Finance & Resources Committee, a Pay Committee and a Quality of Education Committee. The terms of reference for each of the committees can be found below:

Finance & Resources Committee and Pay Committee Terms of Reference

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Quality of Education Committee Terms of Reference 

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By law governors must ensure that the school has a sense of purpose and direction, ensure that leaders and professional staff are helping children to achieve the highest standards possible, and ensure that the school is using its financial and other resources wisely to the benefit of all pupils.

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We want parents to be closely involved in their children’s education, both through working with the children at home and in supporting the day to day life of the school. As governors we visit the school on your behalf, we learn about what is happening in the classrooms, we celebrate children’s many achievements and we make sure that there is a safe and positive environment where all children can thrive.

 

We know that our school needs to improve and this academic year 2022-23 governors are focusing their attention on.

• How the school carries out planned improvements in teaching of maths and phonics.

• A new phonics scheme has been purchased and we will be hearing from the Headteacher and her staff about how effectively that is working.

• Learning and understanding how the curriculum is been planned and developed and adapted to meet current OFSTED expectations.

• Making sure that the school has the capacity to meet the demands that are placed on it, this is often quite a challenge for smaller schools.

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There are no vacancies on the governing body at present but if you are interested in the role and would like to speak to either of us caroline.ludlam@heather.leics.sch.uk or rachel.aucott@heather.leics.sch.uk please get in touch. We are always keen to hear from people who would be willing to serve when vacancies arise. If you prefer, you can register your interest with our clerk; rachel.middleton@heather.leics.sch.uk.

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Governors' Register of Interests 2021-22

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