*As of 1st September 2021

**Formerly a Parent Governor

The Governing Body of Northmead Junior School consists of

Parent Governors (2)

Staff Governors (2)

Community Governors (3 - 8)

Parent Governors

Parents and carers of registered pupils at the school are eligible to stand for election for parent governorship at the school and are elected by other parents/carers at the school.   If insufficient parents/carers stand for election, the governing body can appoint in the following order:

1. Any parent of a registered pupil at the school, or if that is not possible.
2. Any parent of a former pupil at the school, or if that is not possible
3. Any parent of a child of, or under compulsory school age.

If a position of parent governor becomes available a letter will be sent home to every parent along with nomination forms and if a ballot proves necessary ballot papers will be issued and will be subject of a count when returned.  As soon as possible following the count, the school will notify the results.

Staff Governors

Staff governors are elected by the school staff.  The Headteacher is a member of the governing body by virtue of their office and counts as a member of the staff category.  At least one staff governor must be a teacher, but if no teacher stands for election, a member of the support staff can be elected.

Community Governors

Community governors are appointed by the governing body and in the opinion of the governing body, have the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school.

They are recruited via the following means:

1. Referrals to us
2. People approaching us directly
3. Networking with existing governors
4. Approaching local business who may have individuals with a skill set we value
5. SGOSS: Governors for schools.

Code of Conduct 

As governors we follow the trust’s code of conduct, of which are few highlights are below: 

• We will encourage open governance and will act appropriately.
• We will actively support and challenge the school and executive leaders. 
• We will accept and respect the difference between strategic and operational leadership, ensuring that we work collectively for the benefit of the organisation.  

• We will consider carefully how our decisions may affect the school and local community, as well as other schools. 
• We have a duty to act fairly and without prejudice, and in so far as we have responsibility for staff, we will fulfil all that is expected of a good employer.
• We accept collective responsibility for all decisions made. This means that we will not speak against majority decisions outside meetings. 
• We agree to adhere to any rules, policies and procedures agreed within the trust or as required by the law. 
• We will always be mindful of our responsibility to maintain and develop the ethos and reputation of the trust and its schools.  

Registers of Interest 

We manage personal relationships with related parties to avoid both real and perceived conflicts of interest, promoting integrity and openness in accordance with the seven principles of public life.  

We publish this information on our trust and school websites.  Please find below our most recent register of interests for the local governing body: 

Becoming a Governor 

Becoming a governor is an incredibly rewarding experience.  You will be joining a movement of over 250,000 people nationwide and team of over 100 Learning Partners’ governors, all skilled individuals who give their time freely to support children and young people in their community. 

Please consult our trust website page on becoming a governor and contact our Chair of Governors for more information. 

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