Governors

Introduction from our Chair of Governors

It has been my privilege to serve as Chair of Governors of Kingsdown’s Local Governing Body since September 2017. Since then, my fellow governors and I have supported the school on its improvement journey, alongside our colleagues from The River Learning Trust. We were delighted that the hard work and commitment of the staff was rewarding with an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ in the 2020 inspection. Similarly we have been proud of how the school has been able to respond to the challenges of remote learning that the Covid pandemic has demanded. Our staff and students have been brilliant.

As we continue to challenge and support the school to continuously progress towards achieving its mission and vision we welcome enquiries from anyone interested in joining our governing body.

Lynne Scragg

The Governors of Kingsdown School

Governors Register of Business Interest 2023-24
Governance Structures 2023
RLT Scheme of Delegation 2023

Governing Body Attendance Record:

2022-23.pdf
2021-22.pdf
2020-21.pdf
2019-20.pdf

While there are several types of governors, the role of each governor is to work as part of a team supporting a school and the Headteacher to decide school policy, help recruit staff and manage budgets.

The governors meet as a full body 6 times per year where they are updated on the performance and status of aspects of the school.

Becoming a Governor

Schools need people who have energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to support them as governors. You don’t need to have had any previous experience or knowledge. Common sense, a genuine interest in education and commitment are the most important qualities required.

Becoming a governor could be a way of contributing to your local school and learning new skills. You don’t have to have a child at a school to become a governor.

Contacting the Governors

Parents, staff and members of the community may wish to contact governors to express views, and governors very much welcome any such messages, as we are keen to keep in touch with and take account of these views. It is important to say though, that any day to day queries relating to named students should always be directed to school staff first, so that they can discuss and deal with matters in the normal way. Similarly, staff should use their usual line management and communication links in the first instance. Additionally, if you have a complaint, please follow the official procedure outlined in the following document:
Complaints_Policy.pdf

If you would like to contact governors on a particular issue they may be contacted through the Clerk to the Governors:

Clerk to Governors : Mrs J Ellis (jellis@kingsdownschool.co.uk)