Parents Students Staff Contact FIND Governance Back to Home Downloads List of Academy Company Members Articles of Association Business Interest Declarations Governors' terms of office FGB - Terms of Reference Governors' Committee Membership Governors' Responsibilities FGB Attendance Record 2020-21 Personnel Governor Attendance Record 2020-21 Curriculum Governor Attendance Record 2020-21 F & R Governor Attendance Record 2020-21 The Role of the School Governor at Anglo Government publications, and almost all the training available, describe the role of the school governor as being that of ‘critical friend’. A critical friend offers support, constructive advice, a sounding board for ideas, a second opinion on proposals, and help where needed. But a critical friend may also challenge, ask questions, seek information, improve proposals, and so seek to arrive at the best solution. According to Ofsted, the government body responsible for inspecting schools, the main roles of the governing body are to: Provide a strategic direction for the work and improvement of the school Support, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the school Hold the school to account for the standards achieved and the quality of education As Ofsted says, the role of governing bodies is a strategic one; school governors do not become involved in day-to-day management issues. The Headteacher, who in our school is a member of the governing body, is responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school; and for advising on and implementing the governing body’s strategic framework. In particular, the Headteacher formulates aims and objectives, policies and targets for the governing body to consider adopting; and must report to the governing body on progress at least once every school year. Governors are responsible for setting up a strategic framework for the school, which means setting the school’s aims and objectives, agreeing policies, targets and priorities, and monitoring and reviewing aims, objectives, and whether the policies, targets, and priorities are being followed and achieved. The governing body takes advice on all this from the Headteachers before making its own decisions. We are particularly anxious in our school to ensure that our governing body considers education in the widest sense, which includes but is not limited to academic education. We are all committed to the school’s international ethos. The governing body’s responsibilities include: Responsibility for the conduct of the school Setting targets in standards and achievement Ensuring that the school has a curriculum policy Ensuring policies relating to the school’s operation are prepared and are reviewed regularly Providing information for parents Financial management Personnel matters including senior staff appointments Management and maintenance of buildings Pupil discipline and behaviour Monitoring and evaluating the activities of the school Drawing up a plan after an inspection by OFSTED and overseeing its implementation Governors’ Meetings: We meet at least three times a year as a full governing body; usually there are about five full meetings in the school year. In addition governors are members of two committees; most committees meet at least three times a year. Governors are also invited into school from time to time for individual visits (an important part of the monitoring process), for governor training sessions, or for special events like open day, concerts, or festivals. Chair of Governors: Mrs Nicola Maher can be contacted via email or in writing. Please mark any correspondence ‘for the attention of the Chair of Governors’. Email: enquiries@aesessex.co.uk Address: c/o Anglo European School, Willow Green, Ingatestone, CM4 0DJ Telephone: 01277 354018 Address: Willow Green, Ingatestone, ESSEX, ENGLAND, CM4 0DJ Website by Chelmsford Web Studio We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings ACCEPT