LGB Structure

Structure

There are seven meetings of the full Local Governing Body each academic year. 
In addition to this, there are two committees: Pay Review and Finance & Premises, who have delegated responsibility laid out in their terms of reference.

Pay Review

To implement the Pay Policy in a fair and objective manner and to consider any individual representations that may be made in respect of pay decisions.

To undertake an annual pay review for each member of staff based on the criteria set out in the Pay Policy with effect from 1 September.

To observe all statutory and contractual obligations, including making arrangements to notify pay decisions to individual members of staff within appropriate timescales.

To consider recommendations of the reviewer/Headteacher for pay rises.

To recommend the annual budget required for pay purposes, including provision for discretionary pay awards arising from performance reviews.

Finance & Premises

To review, adopt and monitor a Finance Policy which includes the local scheme of delegation for spending and budgetary adjustments (virements) for the committee, Headteacher and other nominated staff.

To draft and propose to the governing body for adoption an annual school budget taking into account the priorities of the Academy Improvement Plan.

To monitor the income and expenditure throughout the year of all delegated and devolved funds against the annual budget plan.

To report back to each meeting of the full governing body and to alert them of potential problems or significant anomalies at an early date.

To provide support and guidance for the governing body and the Headteacher on all matters relating to the maintenance and development of the premises and grounds, including Health and Safety.

For correspondence with the Governors please contact the Clerk to Governors, Emma Symonds email  or in writing to the school address which can be found here