Governor Impact Statement

Impact Statement Academic year 23-24

We are pleased to report on the achievements and progress we have made this year. Our efforts have focused on enhancing governance efficiency, strategic support following the recruitment of Mr Digges, and the overall effectiveness of our interactions with school. Below are the key highlights of our impact over the past year:

• New Governance Model

With support from the local authority, we have successfully voted on and are embedding a new model of governance designed to ensure that we operate efficiently and our interactions with school staff are smooth and effective. This model has improved the transparency of our roles and processes will enhance our ability to make timely and well-informed decisions.

• Recruitment of New Governors

Due to several colleagues reaching the end of their term and recognising the need for specialised expertise, we have recruited additional governors with skills in strategic HR leadership and the school environment. Their contributions will be invaluable in strengthening our strategic oversight and support functions.  We are delighted to welcome our new governors and thank them for volunteering.

• Strategic Support of School Policies

Our focus on providing strategic support has seen us work with School leaders to refresh several key school policies. Notably, we have updated our behaviour principles to better align with the current needs of our students and staff, ensuring a positive and conducive learning environment.  The behaviour at our school was highlighted by Ofsted in June.

• Facilitating Leadership and Curriculum Focus

One of our most significant achievements this year has been supporting our incoming headteacher. By supporting him to concentrate on the school curriculum, we have maintained our ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted. Their recognition of our involvement in curriculum design underscores the effectiveness of our support and challenge to school leaders.  Furthermore, we have a newly created curriculum committee which will facilitate our oversight of further improvements.

• Ofsted Feedback and Future Improvements

While we are proud of the positive feedback from Ofsted, we also accept their constructive criticism regarding the consistency of strategic people leadership, particularly in workload distribution among senior staff during periods of absence. We are committed to addressing this issue and will implement necessary improvements to ensure a more equitable distribution of responsibilities and improved strategic planning.

• Conclusion

In conclusion, this year has been marked by significant achievements that have strengthened our governance and positively impacted our school. We remain committed to continuous improvement and look forward to building on our successes to further enhance the educational experience for our students and staff.

Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to our school.  We remain available for families and other members of our community should you wish to contact us.