On behalf of the Governing Body, I welcome you to Norwood Primary and Pre school.

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Our Headteacher and staff work tirelessly to make sure that every child is seen and valued as an individual and that they each have the best possible start to their education. The Governors, Headteacher and all of the staff make every decision based on the best interests of the children, and I am very proud to be the Chair of the Governing body.

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The Governing Body is committed to making a positive contribution to the school and education of our children. Our main role is to support, challenge and monitor what happens in the school by working in close partnership with the Headteacher and leadership team to help the school’s performance improve along with the future development of Norwood. The Governing body has an important role in shaping the future as well as wide-ranging statutory responsibilities.

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All Governors are volunteers and each has a variety of experience. Each governor is appointed initially for a period of 4 years, and we have a good blend of governors in terms of their length of time with the school. The governing body has representation from Parents, staff, the local authority and the community. We meet as a whole team every half term with a strong focus on continuous improvement in teaching and learning,

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Financial matters, decisions on spending priorities and school resourcing is the remit of the Finance and resources committee, that reports to the Governing Body.

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In order for Governors to fulfil their roles, we make planned and unplanned visits to the school to talk to pupils and staff and to look at materials to make sure that things are being done in line with the agreed plan for the school. Governors attend training sessions and receive briefings from the school and Hampshire Services for Schools, as well as attending school events and activities.

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All Governor meetings are minuted and are available at the school office – do ask if you would like to see them.

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The Governing Body is determined to do our absolute best for the school. We value the contributions of everyone here who works so hard to ensure the children really are at the heart of the school.

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We really would like to hear your views and suggestions, so please do not hesitate to contact me through our clerk.

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With my very best wishes

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Jane Stone

Chair of Governors

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Meet the Governors
 

• Mrs Jane Stone - Chair

• Mr Dan Kronbergs - Vice-Chair

• Ms Jenny O'Keefe - Co-opted

• Mr Jon Brook - Parent Governor

• Mr Phil Morgan - Parent Governor

• Mrs Sue Curtis - Staff Governor

• Ms Fiona Honeyman- Clerk to Governors

• Mr Henry Townsend - Co-opted

• Mr Thomas Clarke - Co-opted

 

 

To contact the Governors, please email the Clerk on f.honeyman@norwoodprimary.com

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Finance and Resources Committee:

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• Mr Dan Kronbergs- Chair of F&R Committee

• Ms Jenny O'Keefe

• Mrs Sue Curtis