Local Governing Body

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.

Local Governing Body Members Mike Kilbride Principal Member Dr Pete Timmins Chair Member Steve Griffiths Vice Chair Member Chris Moss Staff Member Dr Diahann Gallard Member Ian Jones Member Emily Wagstaff Member Cllr Gill Wood Member Elizabeth Radley Member

Application forms for the role of parent/guardian member of the Local Governing Body are available from the College reception and should be returned no later than Friday 27^th September 2019.