Welcome from the Chair of Governors
My name is John Raynham and I am the Chair of the governing body. I joined the R J Mitchell governing body in March 2014 and prior to that was a governor at Abbs Cross Academy for 4 years. Professionally I am a Senior Manager at a national charity supporting homeless young people...
The governing body at R J Mitchell is a small group of teachers, parents and people from the local community. They have a broad mix of skills and experience and work with the Headteacher and senior staff to ensure the school operates safely and effectively.
The Governing Body's main role is to ensure that the Headteacher and senior staff have:
- A clear and ambitious vision for the school captured and communicated in the School Development Plan.
- A high performing teaching staff with the skills and resources they need to do their job effectively.
- A broad and balanced curriculum that enables all children to enjoy and achieve in their education.
The Governing body monitors school performance and holds the Headteacher and senior staff to account. The Headteacher provides the Governing body with a termly report summarising the school's performance in the following areas:
- Achievement and progress
- Quality of teaching
- Leadership & management
- Behaviour and safety
- Physical health and safety
- Premises
- School life
This provides the governing body with the information they require to challenge performance and ensure that the school provides a safe and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive.
Should you be interested in becoming a school governor or want to discuss further the role and responsibilities of the governing body please contact me via the school.
Thanks
John