Governor Survey - January 2018 - Governor Survey - 2017

Current Progress

We are committed to constantly making our services better and the answers you give to these questions will be taken very seriously. Please note that no-one will know who you are. Thank you.

The Role of a Governor

I know what the school’s mission and aims are

New governors are helped to settle in and become effective

I regularly attend meetings

I undertake training appropriate to my role as a governor

I am a member of at least one governing body committee

I understand my responsibilities as a governor

I understand the separation of responsibilities between the governing body and the head teacher

I understand the role of the committees of the governing body

The governors share the responsibilities and workload fairly

Meetings

I receive agendas and supporting papers in good time

Our meetings are well attended

Our meetings are chaired effectively

I feel able to contribute to discussions

My views are taken into account

I feel able to ask questions in meetings to further my understanding of the role of a governor

Governors’ committees work effectively to help the school to make progress

The Strategic Role of Governors

Governors have a clear focus on raising standards

I help to shape the vision and direction of the school

I am party to setting a budget which supports the priorities in the school's action plan

I have helped maximise the school's resources

I am aware of the school’s targets for pupils' performance

The governors support the head teacher and their staff

I know the school's values and ensure they are put into practise

I can discuss openly and frankly the strengths and weaknesses of the school

I help to ensure that the school’s policies are inclusive and promote equal opportunities for all its members

I am kept up-to-date with new curriculum initiatives

I understand the complement and deployment of staff in the school

I understand the school self-evaluation documentation

I contribute to the production of the school's self-evaluation

I have visited the school during a normal working day

I have a clear understanding of the place of this school in its community

The work of the governors is understood by the local community

Monitoring and Evaluation

I receive sufficient understandable data to support my role

I feel able to question the head teacher about key issues

I am encouraged to challenge the head teacher if necessary

I understand how teachers evaluate pupils' rates of progress

I am clear about this school's strengths

I know the key areas for improvement in the school

I have carried out an individual monitoring visit to the school at least once this year

We review the performance of the governing body regularly

I know how the school compares nationally and locally

The School

The school treats everyone fairly and equally

The school is a safe place

The school deals effectively with bullying and racism

Pupils progress well at this school

Pupils are well supported at this school

The school provides high quality learning opportunities

Pupils receive appropriate homework for their age

This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

The school responds well to any concerns that are raised

Overall Quality

Governors are effective in helping to raise standards

Collectively, governors provide strong leadership for the school

Governors work effectively as critical friends to the head teacher

I enjoy being a governor at this school

I believe I am helping the school to continuously improve

I am valued as a governor

I would recommend this school

About Yourself

Length of Service