Governors

Welcome

On behalf of the board of governors of Dobcroft Junior School, I would like to welcome you to our website, and in particular, our governor section.

What do school governors do?

Our role is not to run the school, that is the responsibility of the Head Teacher. The governing body of a school has a strategic, rather than operational role. Together we:

• set the strategic direction for the school (our vision and how we will get there)

• ensure the school finances are suitably managed and best use is made of the available funding, including agreeing the budget structure each year

• monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives

• are a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)

Who are the governors?

The governors are volunteers who give up their time to fulfil the above function. We are a mix of parents, local community members and staff who are either elected or appointed to the governing body in accordance with our terms of reference.

The full list of current governors can be found under the governors statutory information tab of the website, together with a list of the governors who have left the governing body within the last 12 months.

When do we meet?

Our governing body meets formally, in full, three times per term.  In addition, we have a number of smaller sub-groups such as pay review groups, DIS collaboration, Headteacher performance management and policy review. These typically meet once per year as required and report to the formal governing body meetings. We do not have a formal committee structure. All governors attend Full Governing Board meetings. Members with key roles, or those attending smaller working party groups, feedback to the whole board. For example, the Finance, Safeguarding, SEND and Pupil Premium governors report to the full board at least 3 times a year.

How can I get in touch?

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to get involved, please email me at: 

chair@dobcroft-jun.sheffield.sch.uk

Katherine L Oglesby

Chair of Governors

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