School governors are people who want to make a positive contribution to children’s education. Governors are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. The role of the governing body is absolutely key to the effectiveness of a school.

Time and time again Ofsted (the national inspection body for schools) has noted that the most effective schools demonstrate effective leadership and management - including by the governing board. School governors provide strategic leadership and accountability in schools. Governors appoint the headteacher and deputy headteacher. It is governors who hold the main responsibility for finance in schools, and it is governors who work with the headteacher to make the tough decisions about balancing resources.  Parents are well represented on our governing body and all parents are notified when a vacancy for parent governor arises.

Each individual governor is a member of a governing body, which is established in law as a corporate body. Individual governors may not act independently of the rest of the governing body; decisions are the joint responsibility of the governing body.  The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:

• set the aims and objectives for the school
• set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
• set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
• monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
• be a source of challenge and support to the head teacher (a critical friend)

At Lancasterian Primary School, we believe that diversity is a strength that enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all pupils. Our governing body is committed to reflecting the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the community we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognise that a diverse governing body is essential for effective governance. It allows us to make informed decisions that consider the needs and aspirations of all pupils and their families. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and heard.

Diversity Goals

To achieve our commitment to diversity, we will:

• Actively seek to recruit governors from a variety of backgrounds, including different genders, ethnicities, ages, and experiences.
• Ensure that our recruitment processes are transparent and accessible, providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Provide training and development opportunities for governors that focus on understanding and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Monitoring and Reporting

We will regularly monitor the diversity of our governing body. This will include regularly considering the demographics of our governors and evaluating the effectiveness of our diversity initiatives. To protect privacy, we do not publish detailed diversity data, but we remain committed to promoting equality and encouraging a diverse range of applicants to join our board.

Engagement with the Community

We will engage with our local community to understand their needs and perspectives better. This engagement will inform our governance practices and help us to ensure that our decisions reflect the diversity of our pupils and their families.

Joining the Governing Body

If you are interested in becoming part of the our governing body – either as a full or associate governor – please could you contact the school on admin@lancs-pri.haringey.sch.uk with subject “FAO Chair of Governors” with a brief expression of interest, telling us a little about yourself and why you are interested in getting involved.

Current Governors

Associate Governors

Historic (Left within last 12 months)

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