To act as a critical friend – recognising and celebrating the school's achievements and offering encouragement and honest feedback.
To be accountable -in terms of the school's overall performance and able to explain its decisions and actions.
(Governors are not directly involved in the day-to-day management of the school, as this is delegated to the Headteacher and leadership team of the school, who report back to governing body meetings).
The Governing Body at Field Junior School meets four times a year. In addition to this all governors are invited to be a member of a Governors' Committee. At Field Junior these are Teaching and Learning, Resources and the Pay Committee. Governors also take on specific linked roles, agreed by the governing body, to support the strategic development of the school. Every governor also has a link with a focus year group of children, who they will follow on their journey through the school. Effective governors are vital to the school and access to regular training opportunities is offered to support their work.