Governors

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 

LA (1)	End of Office
James Gurung	29 September 2028
Parents (2)	End of Office
Lisa Rashid	21 May 2027
Sneta Pathak	21 May 2027
Headteacher (1)	End of Office
Alison Connop	Ex-Officio
Staff Governor (1)	End of Office
Michelle Bunch	31 Aug 2029
Co-Opted	End of Office
Louise MacCarthy	12 July 2029
Jayne Bourke	26 March 2029
Kishma Bolagi	28 September 2029
Joanne Gill	28 September 2029
Kelly Duff	12 December 2029
Vacant

 

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Special Responsibility Governors                    2025/26

 

Safeguarding and Pastoral	Louise MacCarthy
Inclusion	James Gurung
Achievement	Joanne Gill
Curriculum, Teaching and E Safety	Joanne Gill
Personal Development and Well-being	Sneta Pathak
Finance, Operations and Compliance	Jayne Bourke
EYFS	Kishma Bolaji
ECT's	Lisa Rashid

 

 

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