Robin Hood Primary School

Our Governing Body

 

Our Governors work closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School and Senior Leaders to ensure that all statutory requirements are met. Governors ask challenging questions and play a leading role in establishing the strategic direction of the school. They are highly committed to the welfare of children and to the principles of quality first teaching so that children reach their full potential.

Our Governing Body Constitution

• 1 Headteacher
• 2 Parent Governors appointed by ballot of the parents at the school
• 1 Local Authority Governor appointed by the Local Authority
• 1 Staff Governor appointed by ballot of the staff
• 8 Co-opted Governors who are appointed by the Governing Body and are people who, in the opinion of the Governing Body, have the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school.

The school does not publish personal contact details for Governors. To contact the Governors:

• please send a letter to the school, marked 'for the attention of Chair of Governors'
• email office@robinhood.leeds.sch.uk - this will be forwarded to the Chair of Governors

The 3 core strategic functions of the Governors

• To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
• To hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;
• To oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

How to become a Governor

If you are interested in becoming a Governor, please contact the Executive Headteacher, Head of School or Chair of Governors to discuss any special skills that you may be able to provide to support and strengthen the Governing Body. You may do this in writing, email office@robinhood.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone. We look forward to hearing from you!  

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