Every aspect of life and conduct of our school is overseen by the Governors.
A message from the Chair of Governors
Before I introduce myself, I’d first like to say a huge thank you to Miss Owen and the staff team who have worked hard to bring about so much change and improvement at Little Paxton. I’d also like to thank Maxine Howells (out-going Chair of Governors) for all she has done to support Miss Owen and the governing board – I certainly have big shoes to fill!
Some of you may already know me as I have held Finance, SEND governor and Vice Chair roles previously and have got to know several families and your wonderful children on my visits to the school. If we have not met, here is a quick bit about me:
I’ve worked in education for over 20 years in a wide range of classroom and leadership roles. Most recently this was as Assistant Head in specialist provision before I decided to set up my own business providing inclusion and leadership
advisory services to schools nationwide. This gives me a fascinating insight into what is happening both locally and in the wider education landscape which I hope will be of benefit to the school and governing body.
I am excited to take on the role of Chair, supporting Miss Owen and the staff team. I know she has great ambition and drive to take the school even further and to build on what Little Paxton has already achieved. I am sure you will have ideas too and I hope to meet as many of you as possible at school events.
We are always interested in hearing from parents and members of the community who would like to join the governing body. If you would like to ask any questions or have an informal chat to find our more, please contact
chair@littlepaxton.cambs.sch.uk – Claire Cannon
Our Purpose
The main aim of Little Paxton Primary School (like all schools) is to raise the educational achievements of all children, ensuring all pupils make good progress from their starting points. The Governing Body is committed to providing a good education for local children at the village primary school. Legally the Governing Body is required to support and challenge the school by:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
In addition, governors are responsible for ensuring that the school fulfils its statutory duties.
Annual Governance Statement 23-24
Governor Meetings
Much of our work is done through meetings of the Full Governing Body with particular responsibilities as set out in its Terms of Reference.
The Chair of Governors is elected each year.
The FGB is responsible for monitoring school performance.
The FGB receives regular reports from the Head Teacher and discusses monitoring carried out by link governors.
All meetings start at 6:30pm
Full Governing Body Meetings
Monday 16th September 2024
Monday 9th December 2024
Monday 3rd March 2025
Monday 28th April 2025
Thursday 10th July 2025
Full Governing Body meetings are minuted by the Clerk to the Governing Body. The minutes of each meeting are reviewed and agreed at the following meeting. Agreed minutes will be posted on the school website as soon as is practicable.
The agenda for each meeting is drawn up in advance and circulated at least one week prior to the meeting. Agendas for meetings are set by the Chair in consultation with the Clerk and the Head teacher. They follow an annual cycle of agreeing, then monitoring and evaluating the plans for school improvement. Agendas also include items that reflect local and national priorities and initiatives.
As well as attending formal meetings, the Governors spend time in school, meeting and working with staff and children. Governors make regular visits to school to enable them to get to know more about how it operates and also to monitor aspects of the improvement plans that have been agreed.
Governors are always pleased and ready to talk to parents. Governors can be contacted either through the school office or by contacting the Clerk, clerk@littlepaxton.cambs.sch.uk
Statutory Committees
There are also some statutory committees (Salary, Performance Management, Appeals, Discipline, etc.) which meet as necessary.
Curriculum and Standards Committee Meetings
Tuesday 5th November 2024
Monday 27th January 2025
Monday 16th June 2025
Resources and Finance Committee Meetings
Monday 18th November 2024
Monday 17th March 2025
Monday 22nd April 2025
Further information about the Governing Body, how its works and governor policies
Terms of Reference Governing Body
Terms of Reference Curriculum & Standards
Terms of Reference Resources and Finance
Delegation of Decisions Planner
Induction Policy – including information for Governor Inductions
Protocol to Monitor Governor Attendance
Governor Attendance Record 23-24
Information about Governors 2024-2025
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Downloadable information about Governors 2024-2025
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