THE GOVERNING BODY

The Governors of Lugwardine Primary Academy have a wide range of experience and expertise. They meet regularly (at least twice a term), and work in close partnership with the Headteacher to determine the aims, agree policies, targets and priorities for the development of the Academy in order to continuously improve the standards of education and promote a safe and caring environment for the benefit of the pupils. Academy Governors have legal duties, powers and responsibilities and all serve for a term of four years. However, they can only act together, not individually.

Governors are appointed to help:

• by working in partnership with the Headteacher;

• with the implementation of the Academy Development Plan;

• advise on spending the budget;

• interview and select staff;

• ensure that all aspects of the curriculum are taught.

Academy Governors are appointed from the following categories:

Parent Governors:

• have or have had a pupil in the Academy;

• are elected by parents of the Academy;

• bring the views of parents to the Governing Body, but they act and speak as individuals.k

• must not be an employee of the Academy.

Member Appointed Governors (the Members may appoint up to 12 Governors).

• are appointed by the Members of the Governing Body

​​Staff Members

• are elected by the staff of the Academy.

A Local Authority appointed Governor

The Head Teacher (ex-officio)

Lugwardine Primary Academy currently has 8 Governors.

The minutes of the meetings are available in school for anyone to view.

LUGWARDINE PRIMARY ACADEMY GOVERNING BODY

The Governors can be contacted via the Company Secretary:

Miss Katie Bythell - kbythell@lugwardine.hereford.sch.uk