The Governing body has the following core strategic functions:

Establishing the strategic direction, by:

• Setting the vision, values, and objectives for the school
• Agreeing the school improvement strategy with priorities and targets
• Meeting statutory duties

Ensuring accountability, by:

• Appointing the Headteacher
• Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils by monitoring progress towards targets
• Performance managing the Headteacher
• Holding the Headteacher to account for the performance management of staff
• Engaging with stakeholders
• Contributing to school self-evaluation

Ensuring financial probity, by:

• Setting the budget
• Monitoring spending against the budget
• Ensuring value for money is obtained
• Ensuring risks to the school organisation are managed