Academy Governing Body (AGB)

The local Academy Governing Board (AGB) of our school acts as a “critical friend” to the Headteacher and staff, supporting and challenging them by evaluating the school’s progress. The AGB is responsible for:

• Ensuring the school’s funding is used effectively;
• Establishing procedures to promote effective teaching and learning;
• Monitoring the educational outcomes achieved by the school;
• Resolving grievances;
• Overseeing the implementation of annual school development plans; and
• Regularly reviewing the school’s performance and identifying areas for improvement.

The key responsibilities of the AGB are to:

1. Ensure clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction;
2. Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, as well as the performance management of staff; and
3. Oversee the financial performance of the school, ensuring its funding is well spent.

Structure of the Academy Governing Body

The AGB consists of the following members:

• 4 Governors appointed by the Trust;
• 3 Co-opted Governors appointed by the Governing Board;
• 1 Headteacher, who holds the role ex-officio;
• 2 Parent Governors, elected by parents;
• 2 Staff Governors, elected by staff.

Link Governors

The AGB operates a system of link governors, with individual governors assigned responsibility for specific areas, such as Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and curriculum subjects. Link governors meet with their designated staff members and may observe lessons to gain insight into how these areas are being managed.