What We Do

We have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:

• ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
• holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
• overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

Governors have a range of duties and powers to challenge and support the school to deliver high standards of educational achievement. This includes the following:

• helping set aims and objective for the school;
• adopting policies and setting targets for achieving those aims and objectives;
• ensuring accountability;
• monitoring and evaluating school performance;
• overseeing the management of school finances;
• making sure that the curriculum is balanced and broadly based and the learning environment is safe; and
• appointing the Headteacher and Head of School and reviewing their performance.

Sub Committees

The Full Governing Board can delegate responsibility and statutory functions to a smaller group of governors (although the FGB remains responsible for all decisions).

St John's sub committees are:

• Admissions
• Headteacher Appraisal
• Finance and Premises
• Pay and Personnel
• Teaching Learning & Standards