ABOUT Cornfield school

School Governance

An insight into the structure and functioning of our school’s governing body, which plays a crucial role in shaping the educational environment and upholding our high standards of school management

The Cornfield governing body was formed on 4 May 2021 and comprises eight governors. This includes: one local authority governor; one staff governor; the headteacher and five co-opted governors. Two of the co-opted governors currently act as co-chairs. The governors’ statutory role is to support the school’s vision by providing challenge and a strategic steer. The full governing body (FGB) meets once a term.

To support the FGB, there are two committees with a specific remit to look at Finance and Health and Safety on behalf of the governing body. Both committees are formed of two governors, the Head and the School Business Manager. These committees also meet once a term.

In between these meetings, governors hold meetings and visit the school to ensure what we say happens on paper, happens in school. This is a key part of the challenge provided. The FGB also questions policies written by the Senior Leadership Team and attends training in order to keep appraised with the statutory requirements of the role via the DFE and the county council.

Collaborative Working

Cornfield School is part of a soft federation alongside Oak Grove College, Herons Dale Primary School and Palatine Primary School. This collaborative arrangement allows for the sharing of expertise, experience, best practice, and resources to the benefit of students and staff. Regular opportunities for shared INSET days, the potential to share costs of specialist staff/resources, and the opportunity for Headteachers to work closely together are key benefits of this partnership. By fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual support, the schools aim to enhance the overall educational experience and continuously improve standards of learning

Further reading & downloads

A little information about our current governers

Our Governers

Download our “Cornfield Governors and Attendance” document to gain detailed insights into the participation and engagement of our governing body members. This document provides comprehensive records of attendance for meetings, reflecting the commitment of our governors to the school’s success.

It is an essential resource for understanding how our governance structure supports and influences the strategic decisions that shape the educational experience at Cornfield School.

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Allowances Policy

Download the Cornfield Governors’ Allowances Policy to understand the provisions available for our governing body members. This document outlines the criteria and procedures for claiming allowances, ensuring transparency and fairness in compensating governors for expenses incurred during their dedicated service.

The policy is designed to support our governors in performing their roles effectively, without financial burden, thereby enabling them to focus on the strategic and supportive tasks essential to the governance of our school.

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