Menu ≡ School Governors Welcome to Layton’s Governance Page Over the past few years there have been many developments in how governing bodies are expected to function. There is a growing need for greater engagement between the governing body and stakeholders in the school along with increased transparency to their activities. In response to this the governing body as a whole are engaging in training, while individual governors are undertaking courses to enhance their understanding and effectiveness in their specific roles. A key focus is a deeper understanding of the curriculum and how it fits within the OFSTED framework. To further this ambition, the governing body is seeking new governors with a keen interest in helping shape the school at a strategic level over the coming years. In accordance with the Government’s requirement for all governing bodies, the 3 core strategic functions of the Layton Primary School Governing Body are: Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; Holding the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent. 2021/22 Academic Year Priorities This year, the key priorities for the school which governors will support the Senior Leadership Team with are To develop a reading curriculum across school To redesign the Foundation Subjects Curriculum to develop excellence across all areas To develop strategies of dialogical teaching and assessment for learning Governance arrangements The Governing Body of Layton Primary School has a constitution of twelve members. There are currently two parent governor vacancies, and one co-opted governor vacancy. The full Governing Body meets once each half term. Statutory committees (Grievance and Complaints against Staff, Staff Discipline/ Appeals Committees) are to be dealt with by the first three available untainted Governors not employed at the school, using the terms of reference set out in the relevant policy document. Who can become a Governor? Almost anyone over 18 years of age can become a governor. There are no particular qualifications or requirements, other than a willingness to give time to the role and a capacity for working with other people. We have a range of governor from different backgrounds, including: parents/carers, staff and local councillors and governors from the local community. If you are interested in becoming a governor and would like more information, please contact the school office who can advise you further. Register of Business Interests Meet our Governors Address Meyler Avenue, Layton Blackpool, FY3 7DX Telephone 01253 392179 Twitter @Layton_Primary Email admin@layton.blackpool.sch.uk Powered by