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The Governing Body
The Governing Body
 
Law lays down the duties and powers of School Governors. The Governing Body has specific duties in each of the following areas:
  • conduct of the School
  • admissions
  • reports and meetings
  • discipline and attendance
  • curriculum
  • children with special educational needs
  • finance
  • appointment and dismissal of staff
  • School premises
  • health and safety
  • appeals
The Governing Body meets at least once a term and is made up of appointed and elected Governors:
  • parent Governors (elected by the parents)
  • Local Authority appointed Governors
  • Reading Town Council appointed Governor
  • community Governors (appointed by the Governing Body)
  • 2 elected members of staff
  • Headteacher
The Governing Body has formed small committees - which meet as often as required  - to advise on specific areas:
 
Finance & Personnel
Premises
 
We want to encourage parents to be able to involve themselves in the work of the school. Being part of the Governing Body is a very importnat way that you can be involved. when a vacancy for parents exists why not try being a governor? You can always help with a particular aspect of School.
 
The Governing Body will provide information to parents on its work at least once a year.


Resolving difficulties
 
Wherever possible, concerns should be handled through the class teacher or the Headteacher as appropriate. Where difficulties remain the Governing Body has formal complaints procedures in place. You are advised to contact the Chairman of Governors if necessary.


 
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George Palmer Primary School
70 Northumberland Ave
Whitley
Reading
Berks
RG2 7PP
Tel: 0118 9375481
Email: admin@georgepalmer.reading.sch.uk
www.georgepalmer.reading.sch.uk