Governing Body

Role

The Governors oversee the running of the school, which is carried out by the Headteacher, the Deputy Headteachers and the senior leadership team. Governors have an executive role in policy development, the appointment of the headteacher, the hearing of appeals from both staff and parents. To facilitate efficient management the governing body consists of a number of committees. These are the finance, curriculum, personnel and premises committees. All decisions made by these committees must be ratified by the main governing body.

Who are the Governors?

The number of Governors at Brent Knoll is determined by the number of children attending the School. The composition is:

The Headteacher

• One Governor elected by the teaching staff
• One Governor elected by the non teaching staff
• Three Governors appointed by Lewisham Council
• Three Governors co-opted by the elected and appointed Governors
• Five Governors elected by parents of pupils at Brent Knoll

What do Governors do?

Governors make visits to the school to ensure that the decisions they make are implemented and that any new Government initiatives are in place. Elections for parent governors take place every three years.

The Governors can be contacted through the school via the administrative team.