School Governors make a valuable contribution to children's education, opportunities and futures.

The core functions of the Governing Body include, but are not limited to ensuring:

• that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined
• that the headteacher performs their responsibilities for the educational performance of the school
• the sound, proper and effective use of the school's financial resources

Governors must be prepared to adopt the Nolan principles of public life:

selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

The school's term of office for a Governor is four years, however Governors may choose to serve multiple terms. Being a Governor is a voluntary role and is therefore not paid.

The school's Governing Body is comprised of two Parent Governors (elected by the parent/carers of pupils at the school), the Headteacher, one Staff Governor (elected by the staff of the school), one Surrey Local Authority Governor (appointed by Surrey), and up to nine Co-Opted Governors (appointed by the governing body), making fourteen governors in total.

Each half term, a Full Governing Body (FGB) meeting is held which all Governors are expected to attend. 

In addition, each governor has a particular focus area which they monitor, such as finance, safeguarding, SEND, attendance. Commitments include undertaking regular governor training in order to keep up-to-date with local and national strategy, visiting the school regularly and actively supporting the work of the school. .

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of the school and its community to demonstrably share this commitment.

Governors can be contacted through the school office or by emailing clerk@stannsheath.org

Emails will be considered in a timely and professional manner.