Governors

In all schools, day to day management of the school is the responsibility of the Headteacher but the Governing Body is responsible for overseeing all aspects of school life and has three statutory responsibilities:
Setting the strategic direction
Governing Bodies are the key strategic decision makers in every school. Along with the Headteacher, it is the job of a Governing Body to set the school’s aims and objectives around how the school will develop and improve. They set policies, formulate plans and agree targets to help the school achieve these objectives, as well as regularly reviewing their strategic framework in light of that progress.
Creating robust accountability
The Governing Body is there to support and challenge the Headteacher. They play a crucial role in holding the Headteacher to account for securing the best possible outcomes for pupils. By challenging key decisions and asking pertinent questions about the school’s performance data, Governors aim to guarantee high standards in education.
Financial responsibility
Governing Bodies have a strategic role in the financial management of schools. Their key responsibilities include, setting financial priorities through the school development plan, the 3 year financial plan and the annual budget. They also decide on how the school’s delegated budget should be spent in accordance with the School Improvement Plan and statutory curriculum requirement.

Governing Bodies are appointed or elected in a number of different Governor categories, representing the various groups with an interest in the school. They bring different skills and experience to the Governing Body (co-opted Governors are appointed specifically for the skills they offer) and share a keen interest in the education of the children at Hormead and an enthusiasm to help achieve the school’s Vision.
 

Become a Governor

The role of the school Governor is demanding but very rewarding and is a good way to give back to your local community. School Governing Bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. All our Governors have an area of the school or subject that they are linked to.

We currently have a vacancy for a Foundation Governor. Please contact the Chairman, via the School Office, should you require further information about any of our vacancies.
The Governing Body of Hormead has determined that a governor's term of office is four years.
 

Meet our Governors

Governors are dedicated to ensuring that the children in our school have the best education possible. Their primary focus involves working in partnership with the school, parents and children to get the best outcomes for all. You can read more about who they are below.

Register of Interests & Terms of Office

Governors are required to declare any potential business interests, relationships to any employees of the school or to other governors, the Clerk or associate members of the Governing Body.  Governors are also asked to declare any other educational establishments where they are a Governor, Director or Trustee, any of which may lead to a conflict of interest.   See below for more information.

Governor Meetings 2023-2024