Governors | Weetwood Primary School

Governing Body

Being a school governor is a voluntary role, but one that comes with a lot of responsibility. A school governing body has a strategic role in the development of the school but does not become involved in the operational issues of the school.

Governors must abide by a code of conduct, which includes points such as attending all meetings and maintaining confidentiality.

If you would like information on how to become a governor please visit Leeds City Council Governor support page.

Chair

Edward Langham elangham@weetwoodprimary.co.uk

Vice Chair

Bethan Tidey btidey@weetwoodprimary.co.uk

Primary roles

Provide a strategic view: Help to set and maintain the framework within which the headteacher and the staff should run the school.
Act as a critical friend: Provide the headteacher with support and offer advice and information, but also to provide some challenge. The governing body is there to monitor and evaluate the school’s effectiveness.
Ensure accountability: The headteacher and staff report to the governing body on the school’s performance. In turn, the governing body is accountable to all stakeholders on the school’s overall performance.

Constitution

Headteacher
1 x Local Authority (LA) governor, recommended by the LA and approved by the governing board
2 x parent governors, formally elected through a ballot of parents unless the election is uncontested
5 x co-opted governors, nominated and appointed by the governing board
1 staff governor, formally elected by staff employed at school
Associate members, appointed by the governing board (can/can not vote in committee meetings)