At Fairfield Road Primary School, we have a committed group of Governors from a variety of backgrounds including the Headteacher, parents of children who currently attend our school, local education professionals, members of the community and staff.

Their responsibilities include:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school;
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school;
• Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;
• Ensuring that the curriculum meets the requirements set out in the National Curriculum;
• Ensuring policies are in place and reviewed regularly;
• Having an overview of the general maintenance and running of the school.

Governors meet six times per year where all aspects of school life - pastoral, financial and curriculum - are considered and reported upon. There are two committees: Finance and Personnel and Curriculum and Standards. Governors' Meetings are all minuted by the Clerk to the Governing Board.

Governors are elected or appointed to serve for a four year term of office. At the end of their term, Governors may be re-elected or re-appointed. A staff Governor ceases to be a Governor if they leave the school.