Our Governors

School governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the senior leadership team at Oak Field, who are responsible for day-to-day management, they set the school’s aims and policies. 

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Oak Field has 18 full Governing Body members drawn from the staff, parents and local community.  

Our governing body consists of: 

• Parent governors 

• LEA governors 

• Teacher governors 

• Staff governor 

• Community governors 

• Minor Authority Representative governor  

• Headteacher 

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The full governing body meets once a half term. In addition, governors belong to sub-committees who also meet at least once a term. 

Governors have three main roles: 

• To provide strategic direction for the school 

• To act as a critical friend to the senior leadership team 

• To ensure accountability 

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They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include: 

• Determining how the school’s budget is spent 

• The appointing and dismissing of senior staff 

• Hearing appeals and grievances 

• Forming policy on the school’s curriculum 

• Supporting our community to maintain healthy relationships 

• Making sure school building is welcoming and safe 

• Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies