Woodcote Primary School

The Pioneer Academy Trust Board is constituted to create robust and challenging governance across our schools, realising the ambitions and aspirations for high achievement.  Building on the excellence of the quality of governance, the Multi Academy Trust Board will bring synergy to the leadership, management and policy framework for all schools.

The Trust board will hold the Governing Bodies accountable.

The Board will meet termly and comprise: the Chair of Governos from each of the 6 schools, the CEO and up to 4 member appointees.

The Board has overall responsibility for the management and administration of The Pioneer Academy: the operations of all schools, with some responsibilities delegated to the Local Governing Bodies of the schools. The Local Governing Bodies are legally functioning committees of the Trustees Board. They will meet termly and have their own committees, looking after the standards, resources and buildings and premises.

The Board also has sub committees for Staff Disciplinary issues, Complaints and Appeals and Pupil Exclusions.

Chair of Governors: Mrs Nicola Long 

Email: governors@woodcoteprimary.croydon.sch.uk

Woodcote Primary School's Governing Body offers strategic direction to the school, reviews the school's Vision Statement and Development Plan annually and ensures that continuous improvement is achieved at the school. All governors visit the school at least once a term (often more), and complete a report on the standards that they observe during their visit. Governors also attend an INSET day annually.

It is up to each and every governor to fulfil his or her statutory responsibilities efficiently and to implement any changes within set deadlines. Every governor undertakes regular CPD, in order to keep their understanding, skills and knowledge up-to-date. This ensures that they contribute to the school running efficiently with continually rising standards.

The Governing Body sets an appropriate budget each year, which allows Woodcote Primary to achieve its desired outcomes.  Budget data is scrutinised termly by the Governing Body, and challenged when appropriate to ensure best value. Governors attend regular training and update their knowledge on financial procedures each year.

Governors ensure the health and safety of all users of the school premises, including procedures for safeguarding children.  Accidents are monitored, audits are scrutinised and recommendations are implemented accordingly.  Policies are reviewed annually and Health and Safety is an agenda item at every meeting.

Governors encourage good citizenship in the school and community.  Community cohesion is promoted through school policy, community events and governor interactions.  Governors are aware of the links between the community and the school, and they offer appropriate challenge to maintain standards.

The current Governing Board is made up as follows:
Mrs Claire Baldock - Head Teacher (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher)
2 x parent governors
1 x staff governors
5 x Co-opted Governors
1 x Associate Governor

The full Governing Body meets half termly with specific roles covered by teams of at least two governors who report back at each meeting.