Governors Statutory Responsibilities and Functions
In all types of schools, governing boards should have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:
a) Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
b) Holding the executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, the performance management of staff; and
c) Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent. (Extract from Governors Handbook January 2017)
Governing Board Membership - Academic Year
Special Responsibility Governors 2025/26
Grove Vale is committed to having an active board that is diverse, inclusive and reflective of the community we serve.
More information regarding this is available upon request from the school office.
Governors’ Handbook/Competency Framework for Governors
Please refer to the governors’ documents published by the Department for Education, including the governor's handbook for further information. The latest versions are available here.
Governor Contact
If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors, you can do so by writing to the following address:
Mrs Louise MacCarthy
Grove Vale Primary
Monksfield Avenue
Great Barr
Birmingham
B43 6AL
