The role of the Governing Body is to assist the Headteacher with the strategic leadership of the school by:
Governing Body – General Information and Sub-Committees
The Bushey St James Executive Trust Board oversees the management and monitoring of these key areas of the school’s activities:
The Trust Board meets at least three times in a school year and holds an annual AGM which confirms Trustees, approves accounts and appoints auditors.
The Little Reddings Primary School Governing Body has responsibility for the governance of the school, meeting at least three times in a school year, and delegates responsibility for the management of the school as follows to its committees:
Summary of the Committees of the Little Reddings Primary School Governing Body
The Appeals Committee considers all appeals in relation to staff pay, staff disciplinary issues, parental complaints and staff grievances.
The Pay Review Committee reviews the pay of all staff on the Senior Leadership Team and Upper Pay Spine, and those recommended for double increment rises, and also review the pay of the Executive Principal.
The Staff Disciplinary Committee considers all matters in relation to staff disciplinary issues.
The Complaints and Grievance Committee considers all appeals in relation to parental complaints and staff grievances.
The Teaching and Learning Committee reviews the school’s curricular and extra-curricular provision, lesson observations, teacher appraisals and staff development, and reviews all policies in relation to these areas. Terms of Reference
The Pupil Progress Committee reviews student progression and achievement across the school, analyses progression data, and reviews all policies in relation to these areas including those addressing safeguarding and child protection. Terms of Reference
The Finance and Resources Committee monitors and reviews budgets, benchmarking, fundraising, lettings and site updates, staff contracts, support staff, and all policies in relation to these areas including carrying out an Annual Review of Complaints. Terms of Reference
Governor Attendance
Governor Attendance – Full Governing Body
Governor Attendance – Trust Joint Primary Teaching & Learning
Governor Attendance – Trust Joint Primary Pupil Progress
LRS Governing Body and Committee Structures
Register of Pecuniary Interests and Term of Office
Chair of Governors – Sandra Mercado
If you would like to contact the Governors please write C/o Little Reddings Primary School and your correspondence will be passed onto the appropriate Governor. Thank you.