Governing Body Welcome

We are delighted to welcome you to the Governors’ section of the Haslam Park Primary School website. This page is designed to give parents, carers and visitors an insight into the work of our Governing Body and the strategic role we play in supporting and shaping the school’s continued success.

At Haslam Park Primary School, governors are proud to serve a warm, inclusive and ambitious school community where every child is valued and supported to achieve their full potential. Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, Mrs Roughley, and senior leaders, we are committed to ensuring the school provides a high-quality education within a safe, nurturing environment.

Our Strategic Role

In line with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF), the Governing Body plays a vital role within Leadership and Management. Our core functions include:

• Setting the strategic vision and ethos of the school

• Holding leaders to account for the quality of education (Intent, Implementation and Impact)

• Monitoring pupils’ achievement, progress and attainment

• Ensuring effective use of school funding and resources

• Overseeing safeguarding, welfare, health and safety

• Supporting staff wellbeing and professional development

We provide both support and challenge, ensuring that school leaders maintain high expectations and drive continuous school improvement.

School Improvement and Accountability

Governors work closely with leaders to monitor priorities within the School Improvement Plan. Each governor holds specific areas of responsibility — such as curriculum, safeguarding, SEND, disadvantaged pupils or behaviour and attitudes — allowing us to gain first-hand insight into school life.

Through:

• Regular monitoring visits

• Learning walks

• Data analysis

• Policy reviews

• Stakeholder voice (pupils, staff and parents)

we evaluate the implementation and impact of school strategies and ensure accountability at all levels.

Commitment to Pupils and Community

We are deeply committed to ensuring that Haslam Park provides:

• An ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum

• Strong personal development opportunities

• High standards of behaviour and attitudes

• Inclusive provision for all learners

• A culture where pupils feel safe, respected and inspired

Seeing pupils engaged, confident and enthusiastic about their learning is at the heart of our work as governors.

Our Structure and Governance

The Governing Body operates through a committee structure to ensure effective oversight and statutory compliance. Our main committees focus on key areas such as:

• Standards and Curriculum

• Finance, Premises and Resources

This structure enables detailed scrutiny, robust financial governance and strategic decision-making.

All governors give their time voluntarily and bring a wide range of professional skills and experience to the role. We are incredibly proud to serve the Haslam Park community and to contribute to the school’s ongoing achievements.

We hope this page provides a helpful overview of our work. Should you wish to contact the Governing Body, please do so via the school office.

The Governance Structure

The Chair of Governors is Ms. Danielle Findlay. She can be contacted via the school office. The full Governing Board meets three  times a year. Each member of the governing Board is also a member of one or more of our committees and has an area of responsibility linked to the school impact plan.

Haslam Park’s Governing Board consists of:

• Parent Governors:  Parents are elected by other parents at school.

• Staff Governors:  One governor is elected by the school staff.

• Co-opted Governors: This is an individual from the community who has the skills and experience which the governing board require.

• LA Governors: Governors appointed by the LA

• The Headteacher is also a governor.

The standard term of office for a governor is four years. The Chair and Vice-Chair are elected annually at the first meeting of the academic year.

Our two committees are as follows:

• HR AND FINANCE. Chair:  Firoza Vahed. To deal with all matters delegated by the Governing Board regarding, Finance, the school premises and Health and Safety. To deal with matters arising regarding staffing, personnel and pay. Please see the Terms of Reference.
• WELFARE AND STANDARDS:: Danielle Findlay To deal with all matters delegated by the Governing Board regarding; Standards in school and Curriculum.

These committees meet at least once each term.

The main Roles of the Governing Board 

1. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
2. Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; 
3.  Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.

Link to statutory guidance- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/constitution-of-governing-bodies-of-maintained-schools 

Voting Rights 

ALL Governors have voting rights. Staff Governors/Parent Governors don't sit on the Appraisal sub-committees.

Governors Question Box 

Our 'Governor Question Box' is located in the school foyer.  If you have any questions for the governors, please place them in this box.  All questions will be treated as confidential. 

Term of Office

Governors Attendance at Meetings - 2023-24