The governors focus strongly on three core functions:

1. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.

2.  Holding Senior Leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its' pupils and the performance management of staff.

3.  Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its' money is well spent.

Our Governing Body is made up of 13 members (and one vacancy), including, two elected Parent Governors, one elected Staff Governor, the Headteacher, One foundation governor (appointed by the Oxford Diocese), One Foundation Ex-Officio (Vicar) Governor (appointed via the Oxford Diocese),  One Local Authority Governor, and 6 Co-Opted Governors. 

Our two sub committees are:

Curriculum & Pupil Welfare

Premises, Finance, Staff & Pay 

Committee Responsibilities:

Governance is delivered through the Full Governing Board and through its supporting committees. There are two committees which each meet up to five times a year. Additionally, there are two special purpose committees for reviewing pay, and the Headteacher's target setting and performance management review.

Committee Structure and Responsibilities:

The Curriculum Committee

The Curriculum Committee is responsible for completing tasks assigned by the full governing body and coordinating with other committees as needed. Its main objectives are to:

1. Monitor and evaluate the curriculum offered at the school.
2. Prioritise the safeguarding and well-being of pupils, staff, and families within the school community.
3. Review and analyse student learning and attainment.
4. Examine school performance data.
5. Follow up on action plans after school inspections.

Additionally, the committee focuses on:

• Developing and reviewing policies outlined in the school’s policy review program.
• Ensuring that the needs of children with special educational needs are met, in accordance with the Code of Practice, and receiving termly reports from the head teacher/SENCO.
• Reviewing and monitoring curriculum policies, including those for Relationships and Sex Education, Religious Education, Behavior, Anti-Bullying, Collective Worship, and Assessment.
• Monitoring attendance across all year groups, particularly for students who are frequently absent, and ensuring that families receive support, involving external agencies when necessary.
• Evaluating leadership and management practices and their impact on teaching and learning outcomes for students.

Further details of the full roles and responsibilities of the Curriculum and Pupil Welfare Committee can be found in the 'Terms of Reference' documents located below. 

The Premises, Finance, Staffing and Pay Committee

The role of the Premises, Finance, Staffing and Pay Committee focuses on finance, budgeting and monitoring of expenditure, personnel matters and premises, including health and safety. The Committee is responsible for completing tasks assigned by the full governing body and coordinating with other committees as needed. Its main objectives are:

1. Reviewing and Monitoring Financial Policy and Planning.
2. To Manage the School Budget within the approved delegated limits, as outlined in the Committees terms of reference. 
3. To monitor income and expenditure, reporting back to the Full Governing Body on the status of school accounts. 
4. To provide guidance on maintenance and the development of the schools premises and grounds. 
5. To ensure sufficient staffing, oversee the schools Appraisal Policy and to establish a Pay Committee. 

Further details of the full roles and responsibilities of the Premises, Finance, Staffing and Pay Committee can be found in the 'Terms of Reference' documents located below. 

Process of Appointment:

Staff Governors and Parent Governors are elected by a ballot of the communities they represent, LA (Local Authority) and Co-opted Governors are appointed by the Governing Body, and, Foundation Governors are appointed by the Oxford Diocesan Board of Education.

Crowthorne Church of England Primary School

Governing Body

1 Headteacher Governor

2 Parent Governors (4 year term of office)

1 Staff Governor (4 year term of office)

1 LA Governor (4 year term of office)

1 Foundation Governor – ex-officio

1 Diocesan Foundation Governors (4 year term of office)

1 Vacancy -Diocesan Foundation Governors (4 year term of office)

6 Co-opted Governors (2 year term of office)

1 Associate Member (4 year term of office)

Total – 13 Governors 

+ 1 Associate Member - Vacancy

1 Foundation Governor - Vacancy

Declaration of Interests of the Governing Board of Crowthorne C of E Primary School 2024-2025

As from September 2015, governing bodies are under a legal duty to publish the register of interest for Governor and Associate members.  The following interests have been declared;

Governing Board Diversity Data

As a school we recognise that a diversity of thought, voices and perspectives is essential to good governance and the effective running of any organisation. We regularly collect diversity information from our governors and, depending on current data, can use this to:

• target recruitment to address gaps in experience and diversity

• develop and adapt board practices to ensure full participation

• prioritise training and awareness-raising in identified areas

• address potential ‘blind spots’ through seeking wider advice and perspectives on current and upcoming opportunities, challenges and risks

However, we are unable to publish this information as it would mean that individual members of our governing body are identifiable.