The role of the Governing Body is to provide strategic leadership and accountability in school. We are involved in the appointment of the head teacher and deputy head teacher.

Governors have strategic oversight of finance in the school and we will work with the head teacher to make decisions about balancing resources and the strategic direction of the school. Decisions are the joint responsibility of the governing body.

Minutes are available on request from the Governance Professional - Sian Sweeting at governors@transformtrust.co.uk

CHAIR’S STATEMENT

I am keen to ensure every child is supported to achieve their potential whilst at William Booth Primary School. This requires a team effort from all involved in the children’s lives.  Parents, school staff and governors are all important to ensure the children achieve. Together we can ensure the children get a well-rounded education that gives them the best possible start to their lives.

The school has a team of dedicated staff who are committed to ensuring the children achieve their full potential whilst at William Booth. They work very hard to deliver a comprehensive curriculum for all of the children.

As detailed in the Academy Trust Governance Guide, the purpose of governance is to provide:

• strategic leadership
• accountability and assurance
• strategic engagement.

We do this through a range of activities including six full governing body meetings and regular monitoring visits to school; as well as attending school activities such as leavers assemblies, parents evenings and other school events.

The school’s ethos of “Believe to Achieve” is important to all involved in the school. For the children they need to believe in themselves to achieve and for adults, through believing in our children, we can enable them to achieve.

I am really proud to be the Chair of Governors at William Booth and I am determined to support the school’s ongoing development. I can be contacted via the school office or by email.

Sarah Shardlow

CONTACT

Contact the Chair at sarah.shardlow@williambooth.nottingham.sch.uk