Local Governing Body

Schools and academies in England have a Governing Body or Board which is responsible for overseeing many of the strategic decisions of the school. Sutton Benger CE Primary School is a member of the Blue Kite Academy Trust (BKAT). Each school within the Trust has a Local Governing Body which is responsible for local governance. Our Local Governing Body is proud of the school, its staff and pupils. It is an active and enthusiastic team helping to make strategic decisions about the direction of the school, acting as a critical friend and offering support and challenge to the senior leadership of the school.

What are the Local Governing Body's core functions?

• Ensuring clarity of school vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
• Implementing leadership and management plans made by BKAT.

How is the Local Governing Body structured?

• The Headteacher 
• One Staff governor (elected by school staff)
• Two Parent governors (elected by school parents)
• Seven Foundation governors (appointed by the Diocese of Bristol)
• Two Co-opted governor (appointed by the LGB)

The standard term of office for a governor is four years. Governor meetings are held at least 6 times per year.