Governance Overview - Children First Schools

• Members 

Oversee the work of the Trustees (there are 4). The Members are the guardians of the vision and purpose of the Trust

• Trustees 

Have strategic oversight of the work of the Trust. The Board of Trustees is the accountable body for the performance of all schools within the Trust and as such must:

• • Ensure clarity f vision, ethos and strategic direction 
  • Hold the executive to account for the educational performance of the schools and their pupils, and the performance management of staff
  • Oversee the financial performance of the trust and make sure its money is well spent
• Local Governing Boards

The Trust is rooted firmly in the community of its schools and therefore the Local Governing Boards are an essential part of the Governance of the Trust, LGBs work as a sub-committee of the Board through their detailed knowledge of their respective school.

Whilst the Trustees and CEO of the Trust have the overarching responsibility for ensuring high quality educational provision and for holding the leaders to account for outcomes, the LGB role is to support and constructively challenge school leaders when identifying school improvement priorities and when monitoring the impact of decisions taken.

The LGB also monitor risks, with reference particularly to safeguarding and health and safety. LGBs hear complaints as necessary, and report concerns to the Trustees through the Area Governance Committee (where Chairs meet the Chair of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer).

The LGBs will use their detailed knowledge and engagement with stakeholders to ensure that their school is being well served by the Headteacher and, through the Area Governance Committee (CEO, chair of Trustees and Chairs of the LGBs), has direct access to the Trustee Board if there are concerns.

Chair of Local Governing Body: 

Harvindar Kaur - Appointed by foundation/trust

Local Governors: 

Karl Hughes & Ruth Powell - Elected by School Staff

Ralph Kamper, Ray Hussain & Sophie Challoner - Appointed by foundation/trust

Parent Governors:

Anabela Miguel & Melissa Poole - Elected by Parents/Carers