Welcome
 
On behalf of the Governors, a very warm welcome to our school web site and our Governors’ page.  Our aim is to provide a safe, caring and inspiring environment where children are encouraged and challenged to reach their full potential.  We are very proud of our school and feel privileged to support Mrs Clarke and the staff in delivering a varied and stimulating education for our children. Together we work hard to ensure that we provide the best possible education for all our pupils. 
 
On this page you will find information about:

1. the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Governors,
2. governance at Greenleas,
3. how to become a school governor, and
4. a list of Governors’ Details and Register of Interests.

 
If you have any suggestions or queries, or would like to enquire about being a Governor at Greenleas School please leave a message, with your contact details, with the school office.  
 
The Role and Responsibilities of the Governing Board
 
Governing boards are the key strategic decision makers and vision setters in every school, helping to set the school’s aims and values.  In all types of schools, governing boards should have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:
 

1. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
2. Holding the head teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
3. Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
    

These functions are reflected in regulations for maintained schools that came into force in November 2015 and in the criteria Ofsted inspectors use to judge the effectiveness of governance in both maintained schools and academies. 
 
Governing boards have a vital role to play in driving up school and pupil performance and ensuring that resources are used well to give every child the best possible education.  They also make decisions on matters such as performance targets, school policies, and the school’s development plan.  They oversee the use of the school’s budget, and have responsibility to obtain value for money for that budget, and are responsible for the appointment of the head teacher.  In addition, governors monitor, support and challenge the head teacher and staff on how well those policies and targets are followed through.  They do this by visiting the school, getting to know its strengths and weaknesses, and asking useful questions that foster an ethos of continuous improvement. 
 
Governance at Greenleas

Greenleas School is fortunate in having a dedicated, committed and talented Governing Board who bring a wealth of experience with which to support the school.  Many have worked with Greenleas for a number of years, supporting us through huge changes, both in terms of the expansion of the school and the changing educational landscape. 
 
Greenleas Board of Governors is currently constituted of 16 members. The Board operates under the leadership of a chair, vice-chairs for both sites and with the help of a professional clerk. The FGB meets five times a year and operates with three committees:
 

1. All governor appointments are subject to an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you have a concern that touches on the day-to-day life of the school, or an issue that is affecting your child, please read our 'Who to Contact' list on the Key Information page

Should you wish to contact the Governors you may write to them via the school office email:  office@greenleas.net or contact the Clerk to the Governing Board, email: clerk@greenleas.net 
Governance Arrangements 2017-18
 
Information updated August 2018

Governance Arrangements 2018-19

Governors’ Details and Register of Interests

Information updated January 2019