Governance
A Governing Body is a group of people who support the leadership and management of a school. Each governor contributes to the work of the governing body in raising standards of achievement for all pupils. This involves:
- Ensuring there is a clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school
- Holding senior leaders to account for the educational performance of all pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff
- Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
Governors have a responsibility to the staff and pupils of the school and the school’s wider community. They must have an interest in our children’s future, be willing to contribute and make a difference, and respect the need for confidentiality. Governors must act with integrity, objectivity and honesty and in the best interests of the school.
All Governing Bodies are made up of:
- Parent Governors - whose role it is to represent the views of all parents
- Community Governors - who live or work locally and who know the area
- Staff Governors and the Head Teacher - who represent the staff in school
At Burford, our Chair of Governors is Laura-Jane Turner. The Chair of Governors can be contacted at the school's address: Burford Primary and Nursery School, Oxclose Lane, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6FX
Minutes of meetings are available on request from the Governance Professional - Nicola Parker.