Welcome to our Governors' section

Governors are elected to serve, on a voluntary basis, for a four-year term.

Governors meet each term as a full Governing Body in addition to formal Staffing, Curriculum and Finance & General Purposes Committees plus various sub-committees such as on performance management on an adhoc basis.

The Governing Body comprises staff, parents and members of the

community – all committed to supporting Parkway Primary School towards becoming an outstanding school.

Each governor has particular skills and is fully involved in the strategic decisions made -- with the sole aim of providing the best outcome for each and every pupil.

To enable us to fulfil this role, we undertake external and school-based training throughout the year.

We, too, are constantly learning with and from the children.

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As well as being part of the leadership and management of the school, we are its “critical friend”.

To understand and question, in depth, information provided by the Headteacher regards finance, staffing, curriculum and premises etc

To understand and challenge decisions based on that information to ensure that the school is getting the best value for money and the best environment in which the children can learn.

To understand and support staff and children so that they can act on those decisions in order to achieve their true potential in a safe and positive environment.

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Parents will have seen that the Governors also make regular visits to the school . During these visits, we can see first-hand the work in the classroom and how the children are progressing.

At this point, can I say that I am continually amazed at the kindness, respect and positivity of our children. Not only have I seen this but I have been approached by people outside the school wanting to praise their behaviour.

The last year has seen some changes: in staff, the new MLD unit and the new classes which will see us become a two-form entry primary school in September 2018.

We all welcome the addition of the MLD unit and it is a pleasure to see that the integration of both parts of our school has gone so smoothly.

We are a good school and are continuing to progress to an outstanding one.

It is to the credit of the children and all the staff that this is in spite of the disruption of the building works. Their enthusiasm continues unabated as does the determination for all children to be the best they can be and be fully prepared for their future life.

Dee Higham
Chair of Governors
Parkway Primary School

 

Governors’ Statement on Behaviour & Discipline

• Every pupil understands they have the right to feel safe, valued and respected, and learn free from the disruption of others
• All pupils, staff and visitors are free from any form of discrimination
• Staff and volunteers set an excellent example to pupils at all times
• Rewards, sanctions and reasonable force are used consistently by staff, in line with the behaviour policy
• The behaviour policy is understood by pupils and staff

The exclusions policy explains that exclusions will only be used as a last resort, and outlines the processes involved in permanent and fixed-term exclusions

• Pupils are helped to take responsibility for their actions
• Families are involved in promoting and supporting good behaviour to foster good relationships between the school and pupils’ home life

The governing board also emphasises that violence or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated in any circumstances

Headteacher’s Performance Management and Staff Appraisals

• Mrs D Higham
• Mrs C Lewsey
• Mrs L Mackey
• Mrs P Slonecki, external professional adviser

Governor Panels

• Ad hoc

Outline

Whilst as a whole the Governing Board remains responsible for the governance function, there are distinct areas of work delegated by them to a Pupils and Curriculum, and Resources Committees. A Pupil Discipline Committee, Pay Committee and Headteacher’s Performance Management Team will also be established and meet as required.

Parkway’s governor committees will support the delivery of the annual School Improvement Plan in their respective areas, undertake monitoring and evaluate activities against these priorities and report to the Governing Board as a whole. These reports will in turn inform strategy.

The full Governing Board meets at least four times each year, considers reports and recommendations, makes decisions and conducts routine business.

Table of Contents

1. Equality Duty Information and Objectives

2. Terms of Reference - Governing Board

3. Terms of Reference – Pupils and Curriculum Committee

4. Terms of Reference – Resources Committee

5. Terms of Reference/Delegation of Functions – Headteacher

6. Terms of Reference – Headteacher’s Performance Management Team

7. Terms of Reference – Discipline Committee

8. Standing Order - Governing Board Meetings

9. Standing Order - Election of the Chair and Vice Chair

The General Equality Duty

The Equality and Human Rights Commission published Equality Duty Guidance for Schools (April 2012. Additional guidance is available from the DfE Guidance on the Equality Act 2010.

A school must have due regard to the need to:

a) eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by the Act

b) advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it

c) foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.

Protected characteristics

Age (not pupils) Disability Ethnicity and race

Gender Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership

Pregnancy and maternity Religion and belief Sexual identity and orientation

Governors have a duty to:

Publish information to demonstrate compliance with the general equality duty (To be updated annually)

Publish one or more specific and measurable equality objectives. (To be reviewed at least every 4 years)

Measurable Equality Objectives 2025

• The PSHE program is delivered to ensure issues around how to address incidents of bullying, racial/homophobic prejudice are being covered

• Explore the use of different faith leaders in collective worship and have one from each of the six main world faiths visit at least once this year.

• To ensure that all 2024-2025 actions on the Accessibility Plan are completed.

• To ensure children are in school and able to access learning opportunities that may not have been provided at home, e.g. to increase cultural capital opportunities.