Our School Governors
Making a difference
Our School Governors have an important strategic role and play a key part in developing and monitoring school life. As part of their role they are responsible for financial matters relating to the school budget, as well as:
- Ensuring that good educational standards and practices are maintained
- Focusing on the achievement of pupils and the quality of the curriculum
- Ensuring that pupils receive high quality education and that the conduct of the school reflects this aim
- Considering and agreeing the aims and policies of the school
- Discussing and approving the targets for improvement
- Appointing the staff
2021-2022 Attendance Register
- Monitoring and advising on policies for Sex Education and Religious Education
- Asking challenging questions as part of their role in monitoring and maintaining standards
- Working with the Head-Teacher on the strategic planning and management of the school
- Setting and monitoring the budget
- Monitoring the performance of the school
- Reporting to the parents and community on how we have accomplished our tasks
Governors’ Meetings are held on a regular basis throughout the year and cover a wide range of issues. The main agenda items focus on reports from the sub-committees (Resources, Curriculum & Achievement and Children, Families & Community committees) and the Headteacher’s Report, plus other aspects of their statutory duties.
The Governors contribute fully to the discussions and decisions relating to the strategic vision for the school, and bring a variety of perspectives to these debates. They ensure that the Headteacher is fully held to account in a robust way as a critical friend.
Andy James has been a Governor at Westfield School for over 15 years, he has a broad knowledge of SEND and Safeguarding and also works as a family court Magistrate
Hello, I am a Parent Governor, and my role is to represent a parent's opinion in the strategic decisions, and overseeing of our school. I also have responsibilty as the Safeguarding link Governor. My child, with complex needs, has been at Westfield school for eight, very happy years. I have previously worked in health, advocacy and leadership roles. If I'm not running around doing jobs, you'll find me dancing or writing 'poetry'.
Contact the Chair of Governors
Andy James, Care of Westfield School, Ryelands Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8NZ
If you match the following description, you could be the very person to become a parent governor. Everyone has something to offer and we want people from as many backgrounds and interests as possible.
- Currently has a child or children in our school
- Has an open and enquiring mind
- Shows a willingness to listen and make informed judgements
- Is able to work well with others
- Is interested in education generally and our school in particular
- Has a desire to play a part in improving our school
- Is willing to attend meetings and training
Gain insight into the wider perspective of the school through long-term planning.
Work with our team of governors and staff to improve our school.
Training to develop an understanding of specific school management issue.
Develop skills in strategic management.
Benefit from the support and assistance of local and county staff.
A sense of achievement in making a difference to our school & the pleasure of seeing children learning.
Join Us
Governors can make a real difference to the performance of the school and have a real part to play in making the school successful. If you are interested in joining us to help improve education for the children in this school please contact the Head-Teacher.
