The governing board has the following core strategic functions:

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction, by:

• Setting the vision, values, and objectives for the school
• Agreeing the school improvement strategy with priorities and targets
• Meeting statutory duties

Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and it's pupils, and the performance management of staff, by:

• Appointing the Headteacher
• Monitoring progress towards targets
• Performance managing the Headteacher
• Contributing to school self-evaluation

Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure it's money is well spent, by:

• Setting the budget
• Monitoring spending against the budget
• Ensuring value for money is obtained
• Ensuring risks to the organisation are managed

What is an Interim Executive Board (IEB) ?

Section 65 of the 2006 Act enables the Local Authority to apply to the Secretary of State for consent to constitute the governing body as an IEB in accordance with Schedule 6 to the 2006 Act. The secretary of state has approved the appointment of the Interim Executive Board at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

The IEB is a relatively small group, with strong educational and governance expertise. The purpose of the Interim Executive Board (IEB) is to provide interim expertise and high quality governance to secure a sound basis for future improvement in the school, including the promotion of sound governance and high standards of educational achievement.

You will find details of the IEB members here and if at any time you wish to raise any issues with the board you can do so by contacting the Chair of the IEB through the school office.