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Governing Body

Our school governors come from a range of backgrounds, bringing together different skills, experiences and knowledge. We have several different types of governors: 

  • Foundation 
  • Community
  • Parent
  • Staff

Governors do not act independently but together as a governing body with joint responsibility. The role of the governing body is a strategic one and its key functions are:

  • set the aims and objectives of the school
  • set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
  • set targets for achieving those aims and objectives
  • monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making
  • be a source of challenge and support to the Head
  • ensure clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction;
  • oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure its money is well spent 
  • maintaining stakeholder engagement/building relationships with parents, staff pupils, and the wider community. 

The governing body is structured into subcommittees that deal with specific areas of school development, including:

  • Impact
  • Resources
  • Pay Committee 
  • Headteacher Performance Management

Governing Subcommittees

Pay Panel:

Chair of Governors and Chairs of Committees

Headteacher Performance Management:

Matthew Newman, Sue Funge, and Simon Rotheram

Garsington Primary School Local Governing Body - members

Page Downloads Date  
2024 25 LGB Membership and Register of Interests 16th Oct 2025 Download
Local Governing Board Meeting Attendance 2024 25 Google Docs 16th Oct 2025 Download
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