St George's Primary School, Portland, Dorset

School Governors

The Governing Body of a Foundation school is responsible for all aspects of school life, including:

  1. An oversight of the conduct and curriculum of the school with
    specific policies in sex education and religious worship.
  2. The management of the school budget and other grants received
    from central government.
  3. Monitoring the extent to which the school achieves its aims and
    objectives.
  4. The appointment of teaching and non teaching staff.
  5. The maintenance and development of the school buildings and
    facilities.
  6. The fostering of good relationships and effective communication with the parents and the wider community.

The Governing Body comprises:

  • 5 Parent Governors
  • 3 LEA Governors
  • 2 Staff Governors
  • Headteacher
  • 3 Foundation Governors
  • 3 Community Governors

The Governing Body meets formally at least once a term, and minutes of these meetings are available to parents. Each governor has a particular responsibility for an aspect of school life, and regular reports of governor business in the form of newsletters are sent to parents. The Governing Body does not make detailed decisions on the day to day running of the school; this is the role of the Headteacher. A successful school will have a close working relationship between Headteacher and Governing Body. Such a relationship exists at St. George's Primary School.

  • Chairman of Governors Mr. D. Crabb
  • Vice Chairman of Governors Mr C. Gover
  • Headteacher Mr T. S. Jameson
  • Clerk of Governors Mr D. Hall