The Governing Board
Greave Primary School Governing Body operates a Circle Model of governance where the governing body works as a 'whole team' without any committees, and meets every half term, or more if required. This means that governors have up to date information regarding the school, and can offer timely support and challenge, as well as take action should the need arise.
The governing body may commission assignments or projects arising from the business of any particular meeting which will be recorded in the minutes. The governing body will also at times delegate monitoring activities to either individual or pairs of members. This delegation could relate to statutory functions or to priorities identified in the School Development Plan (SDP). Any delegated decisions will be reported back to the Full Governing Body (FGB).
Link governors are assigned to monitor subjects which have been identified as strategic priorities in the School Development Plan (SDP), as well as: Safeguarding, SEND and Health & Safety, and Finance. See the Link Governors here.
There is an established Pay Panel, and provision is also made for governors to form committees to deal with Pupil Discipline and Exclusion Staff Dismissal; Barring of a Parent from the School Premises; Applications for Special Leave; Complaints; Grievances; Pay Appeals; and the Headteacher's Performance Review.
All governors are volunteers and, once elected, serve for a period of 4 years.
Find out more on being a Governor here
Click here to view our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan
The Role of the Governing Board
The main task of the governing board is to promote high standards of educational achievement and play an instrumental role in school development. Governors are responsible for the strategic management of the school, working to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, they set the school's aims and policies.
They are required to carry out a number of other important duties, including:
Managing the school's budget
The appointing and dismissing of staff
Forming policy on the school's curriculum
Setting standards for pupils' behaviour and discipline
Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
Setting and monitoring the school's aims and policies
The governors operate an open door policy and are more than happy to discuss any matters regarding school life.
Parents are welcome to contact the chair of governors direct or via email at the following address: cog@greave.stockport.sch.uk.
Please see the ‘meet the governing board’ section for further details
Governors attendance at meetings 22/23
Governors attendance at meetings 23/24
Governors attendance at meetings 24/25
