Governors

Responsibilities of the Governing Board

Governors are responsible for making sure the school provides a good quality education for all pupils. Raising educational standards in school is a key priority.
They work with the head teacher, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school.
Head teachers are recruited and selected by governors - and most head teachers are governors themselves.

Governing boards are accountable to parents, the local community and the Local Authority or the Trustees.

The Governing Board:

• is accountable for the performance of the school to parents and the wider community
• plans the school's future direction 
• selects the head teacher 
• makes decisions on the school's budget and staffing including the performance management policy 
• makes sure the agreed Curriculum is well taught
• decides how the school can encourage pupils' spiritual, moral and cultural development 
• makes sure the school provides for all pupils including those with special needs.

Governors are at the heart of how a school operates. How they do their job effects the interests of pupils, staff and the reputation of the school in the community. Governors provide both support and challenge by gathering views, asking questions and discussing what's best for the school. They have to be prepared to give and take advice and must be loyal to decisions taken by the governing board as a whole. As long as they act within the law and take appropriate advice, governors are protected from any financial liability for the decisions they take.

Interested in joining the Governing Body?

If you are interested in becoming a Governor of our school please contact admin@rockcliffe.cumbria.sch.uk