Who is the Governing Body?

Shakespeare Primary School Governing Body is made up of members of the local community, parents, teachers, representative of Leeds Local  Authority as well as  public and private sector professionals. Our governing body consists of ten females and five males, with a wide range of ages but mainly of working age. We have two ethnic minority governors and are working to increase this representation.

The Governing Body consists of :

• The Head Teacher
• One appointed Local Authority Governor
• One Elected staff Governor
• Two elected parent Governors
• Ten co-opted Governors (this can include more parent Governors)

Their responsibilities are varied and include staffing, finance and curriculum. The Governing Body carries out work through three sub-committees - Resources, Teaching and Learning, and Pupil Support. When a parent vacancy arises the two parent governors are elected from all eligible parents by ballot. Information on what is expected of a school Governor can be found on the National Governors Association website www.nga.org.uk

A summary is available by clicking here >>

The office for each Governor is held for a period of four years.
The Chair and vice-chair are elected at the first meeting of the school year.

Our Chair of Governors can be contacted via the school office.

In addition to upholding the 7 Principles of Public Life, expectations of governors include:

Time

• Attend a meeting of the full governing body at least once a term.
• Attend committee meetings as required.
• Read reports and background papers prior to meetings.
• Attend the annual meeting of parents.
• Attend other occasions such as concerts, open evenings, sports day.
• Attend relevant training

Commitment

• Show an interest in children and their education and participate in the school's activities.
• Attend governors' meetings.
• Readiness to accept responsibility.
• Get to know the staff, the pupils and their work.
• Offer support and expertise.

Knowledge

• Follow educational news and debates.
• Attend training sessions.

Skills

• Work co-operatively and creatively with others.
• Use personal qualities and expertise in the interest of the school, its pupils and teachers

 Click here to view the 7 Principles of Public Life

Shakespeare Primary School Governing Body

(click on each Governor's name for more information about them)

NB: There were no conflicts of interests registered by Governors for the academic year 2023-2024.

Governors Attendance

Click here to view a copy of our Annual Governance Statement