TEACHER LOGIN PARENT LOGIN SCHOOL BLOGS Cookie Policy What do we do? Our main role is to support and, from a strategic perspective, challenge the Head Teacher and staff; the phrase often used to describe this role is a "critical friend". We work with teaching staff to set targets for learning and pupils' achievements, striving for excellence across the whole spectrum of school life. We monitor how well the school is doing in achieving its targets and where improvements can be made. As governors our duties include: Setting stretegic direction, policies and objectives Approving the school budget and reviewing progress against it Monitoring and evaluating performance Ensuring that the school is accountable to the children, parents, staff, Local Authority and the community it serves We do not get involved in the day-to-day workings of the school; this is clearly the responsibility of the Head Teacher and the management team. Who are we? Hermitage Primary School's Governing Body has a diverse mix of experiences with members drawn from parents, staff and the local community. This puts us in a strong position to help the school achieve its aim of providing the best possible education for pupils. There are several categories of governor: Parent Governors, elected by parents Staff Governors, elected by the staff Co-Opted Governors, appointed by the Governing Body Local Authority Governors, appointed by the Local Authority We are united by our commitment to provide an excellent environment for all pupils to enjoy, be safe in and learn so they achieve as much as possible. Our governors are all volunteers who give up their time to apply their skills and experience to help support our school. All governors are appointed for a term of four years, and we are part of the largest volunteer workforce in the UK with around 370,000 governor places nationally. Hermitage Primary School Hermitage Drive Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 7NP Please contact Laura Bevan in the office who deals with queries from parents and/or members of the general public Tel: 01477 532838 admin@hermitage.cheshire.sch.uk Easter Holidays Bid for extension plans New Headteacher 18/05/2015: R1 & Yr6 only - Class Photo's - Pret-a-Portrait 18/05/2015: R1 Stay and Play 19/05/2015: R1 Stay and Play Chicks Year 2 Great Fire of London Science morning and solar eclipse © Hermitage Primary School. All Rights Reserved. Website & VLE by School Spider