Layer-de-la-Haye C of E Primary School

If you might be interested in becoming a governor at our school please contact the headteacher or the Chair of Governors, through the school office.

The Board of Governors has three core functions:

· To ensure the vision, ethos, and strategic direction for the School is clear and upheld

· To make sure school leaders are acting responsibly for the education and progress of pupils and that staff are managed effectively

· To scrutinise the school’s financial performance and ensure funds are managed effectively

Our Vision Statement: “Inspired by Jesus and his parable of the 'mustard seed,' our vision is to empower each other to grow from small beginnings into a life of joy, fulfilment and service." Matthew 13 31-33 “Growing together in joy”. Through the teaching and experiencing of Christian Values, we aim for all children to aspire to be the best they can be in the wider world, helping them to develop an enthusiasm for learning and persevering in the face of challenge, making positive choices about how they live and behave.  We Learn. We Care. We Succeed”

Our Mission Statement: The Instrument of Government, for Layer de la Haye Church of England Primary School states: "The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils."

To achieve these goals, the Board strategically considers and monitors:

· The delivery of a balanced and broad curriculum through high-quality teaching

· The impact of teaching on pupil progress and achievement

· The management of the premises and financial resources

· Safeguarding measures

· Staff well-being and morale

· Pupil well-being, resilience, and behaviour

· Engagement and feedback from stakeholders

· Provision for SEND, Pupil Premium and disadvantaged pupils

· The school’s Christian Values and Worship

Our full governing board meets twice per term. There is a Finance Working Group which meets prior to Full Governing Board meeting to give deeper consideration of Budget setting and monitoring, and the Financial Procedures, making recommendations to the Governing Board. Committees are constituted for Pay, Headteacher Performance Review, Exclusions, and Appeals. The governors have a monitoring day in school each term.

Governors are appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education, Layer de la Haye Parish Church, Essex County Council, the Governing Board, and by election, the parents and the staff of the school.