Local Governing Body

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Bill Carroll. Bill was a governor at the first inception meeting of the College Corporation on 2 July 2007 and remained on the Corporation until 6 July 2015. Bill served as Vice Chair and Chair. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

The Board of Directors will delegate to the Local Governing Body the following responsibilities for supporting the institution and its leadership and management team in improving the:

Achievement of pupils
Quality of Teaching
Behaviour and Safety of students

The Local Governing Body will specifically be expected:

To promote and support the vision and direction of the BePART Educational Trust
To agree the strategic objectives for the institution and its direction within the framework of the vision of the BePART Educational Trust
To develop and monitor the Improvement Plan for the institution
To monitor the standards and performance of the institution and all aspects of student support and welfare
To monitor teaching, learning and assessment within the institution to ensure that timely improvements are being made.
To ensure that an appropriate curriculum is being offered that meets local needs and fits within BePART Educational Trust guidelines.
To ensure implementation and closely monitor safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
To approve policies and procedures that are specific to the institution
To review, monitor, provide advice and constructively challenge, as appropriate.
To ensure that Local Governing Body arrangements are conducted effectively.
To be responsible to the Directors of the BePART Educational Trust and to comply and act within the Terms of Reference.