Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.

The Chilton Primary School instrument of government states the governing body shall consist of:

• Three parent governors (elected by parents).
• One Local Authority governor (nominated by Local Authority).
• One staff governor (elected by staff).
• One headteacher (ex officio).
• Four co-opted governors (appointed by governing body).

There are no sub-committees.
 

What is the role of the governors?
 

The role of the governing body is a strategic one. Its key functions are to:

• Set the aims and objectives for the school.
• Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives.
• Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives.
• Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend).

Who are the governors?

The Chair of Governors is Tim Hart, Vice Chair is Nick Booth. Please see the Meet the Governors page for further information on all governors, including attendance records and responsibilities.

Diversity 

The governors believe it is important that boards reflect the diversity of the school communities they serve. Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for staff and young people.

The governors collect data on the diversity of the board, including data on age, gender, and ethnicity. They will use that data to inform their recruitment and training needs and ensure there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision making.

Due to our relatively small governing board, we will not publish this diversity data online as individual governors could be identified and we have a legal obligation to protect their personal data

Contact details:

Tim Hart (Chair of Governors) - chairofgovernors@chilton.oxon.sch.uk

Debbie Froud (Clerk to Governors) - clerktogovernors@chilton.oxon.sch.uk