The Thornhill and Laycock Federation Governing Board

The Governing Board has an important part to play in raising school standards. We set the strategic direction for the schools, ensure financial accountability and monitor and evaluate school performance. While the Executive Head teacher and Heads of School are responsible for the day-to-day running of each school, our role is often described as acting as “a critical friend”. We provide strategic governance to ensure that all children get the best possible education, constantly challenging the schools to attain the best possible performance.

We have responsibility together with the leadership teams for agreeing the policies for the general running of each school. We fulfil statutory duties to ensure that each school is a safe, healthy and inclusive environment. We provide support and challenge to the leadership team of each school on all issues that affect the learning and welfare of our pupils. We also have a responsibility to handle complaints, though it is important to note that individual problems should, at the outset, be directed first to your child’s teacher and then to the school’s leadership team.

We do not get involved with the day to day running of the school; this is the responsibility of the Head Teacher and The Senior Leadership Team. We ensure that they are accountable for the decisions and actions taken, and that standards of achievement continue to improve. We are also responsible for ensuring that the school’s policies and administration meet statutory requirements and that our children are able to maximise the vast array of educational opportunities that Thornhill Primary School provides

The governing Board is drawn from the school staff, parents of children at the school, the community and people who have applied through, or been nominated by the Local Authority. We are all volunteers from various backgrounds and careers and use our acquired skills and knowledge to help shape the strategic direction of Thornhill Primary and to safeguard the public interest in the school.

Governing Body Membership and Appointing Bodies

The current and historical membership of the Governing Board can be viewed online at each schools 'Get Information About Schools' webpage which lists each governor's terms of office and appointing body.

Thornhill – Get Information About Schools

Laycock – Get Information About Schools