Governor’s Newsletter
January 2017
The All Saints Governing Body is made up of nine people – the full list is on the school website. The faces below are the
ones that you will most likely see in the school playground, please come and talk to us anytime if you have any
questions or feedback.
Lucy Thompson
Chairperson
Amy Mayes
Curriculum, Children
and standards
Terry Raven
Finance and
personnel
Louise Walters
Teacher
representative
What do we do?
The Governing body drive and support strategic planning in partnership with Mrs Bedford and her staff. By understanding the school’s
strengths and development areas, by reviewing and approving policies and working towards the school’s development plan (on the website),
we ensure high standards of educational achievement and improvement. We make sure the school effectively manages it’s finances,
recruitment, buildings, performance management, professional development and pupil achievement. We both support and challenge the
head and her team; holding them to account for decisions and outcomes but also supporting them with exciting new projects and initiatives.
The team also ensure that the curriculum is balanced and broadly based within a Christian ethos. Finally, we assist building partnerships
which promote the best interests of our children and the school with the local community and other schools and organisations.
School update and useful information
Trust Fund
The school trust fund will be re launched in the coming months. With increased budget constraints and cuts, this source of income is
vital to the short and long term prosperity of the school. It will be used for specific school projects that benefit the children. Recently
money from the fund has been used to contribute towards the interactive whiteboards.
Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).
As a Church of England School, we have an extra level of inspection. This is a good thing – it looks at educational standards as well
as the teaching of Religious Education. The inspection team will be assessing and evaluating the distinctiveness and effectiveness of
the school as a church school. The school will be inspected in the autumn term this year.
Sara, Lucy and Amy have recently attended the Guildford Diocese SIAMS Training Course and will be implementing their action plan
with the support of parents, staff and governors. The plan will enhance the already great work done in the school which centres
around our 3 values of LOVE, PERSERVERANCE and JOY.
FAQ’s.
1.
What are the most important things I should attend during the year? Assessment information evenings, autumn and spring
parents consultation, summer open classroom, autumn meet the teacher and of course sports day!
2.
How and when can I contact the teachers? Please email during the working day. The teacher will endeavour to respond that
day or the following working day. The teachers are in the playground at pick up and are always happy to chat then or you can
arrange to see them in the classroom after school.
3.
When do I find lost property? After school only please
4.
What do I do if have some positive feedback or a suggestion for the school? Please pass on your thoughts to Sara Bedford,
any of the teachers or one of the Governors. Either by email, in the playground or in school. Feedback is very valuable to us for
the continuing improvement and development of the school.
5.
When does the school office open in the morning? 8.45am
Finally… thank you for your unfailing support for the school. The trust and belief you have in the staff continues to have huge impact.
Contact details for Lucy Thompson – [email protected]. Tel: 07801 548557.
Next terms newsletter….. more about funding and Ofsted.