Our Governing body is split into four committees, you will find details about them here.
Admissions
Chaired by Alex Macfarlane
The Admissions committee meets annually to oversee the admissions process into the Reception class, ready for each September intake. It also meets when needed to re-rank the waiting list for all other classes and to oversee any in-year admissions to the other year groups.
Curriculum and Achievement Committee
Chaired by Nicola Thompson
The Curriculum and Achievement committee is responsible for oversight of the educational aspects of the school. It meets half termly to look at data and discuss the progress and attainment of pupils in the school. It addresses how well the curriculum and provision meets the needs of learners and standards of teaching and learning and also discusses any proposed changes to the curriculum.
Resources
Chaired by Patrick Robinson
The Resources committee oversees the budget and helps to ensure the school can use its budget most effectively. It meets half termly to look at personnel, the fabric of the school (premises, buildings etc), health and safety and ICT. The pay committee is a sub-committee of Resources and looks at pay for teaching and support staff. It meets at least once a term.
Children, Families and Community Committee
Chaired by Nicola Duncan
The Children, Families and Community committee looks at all the non-educational aspects of the school. It meets termly to ensure that there is effective communication between parents, school and children and that we are meeting our statutory duties in terms of safeguarding. It is also looks at enrichment opportunities such as lunchtime and after school clubs and the interactions with the local community.