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Governance

School Governance

Role of the Governing Body

The Governing Body provides strategic leadership and accountability for the school, in line with Department for Education guidance. Its core functions are to ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; to hold the Headteacher and senior leadership team to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the effective and efficient use of resources; and to oversee the financial performance of the school, ensuring value for money.

The Governing Body monitors key performance indicators, including pupil outcomes, quality of education, safeguarding, and financial management. It operates as a critical friend, offering both support and constructive challenge to the Headteacher and senior leaders to secure continuous school improvement and high standards for all pupils.

Governors carry out their duties with a focus on transparency, accountability and compliance with statutory responsibilities.

The Membership of the Local Governing Board are:

Shen Hasekilerden 

     Chair of Governors
          shasekilerden@bonneygrove.herts.sch.uk
 
Jane Acreman 
Vice Chair of Governors 
email: chairgov@millbrook.herts.sch.uk

 

Vanessa Brennan
 Co-opted Governor
         vbrennan@bonneygrove.herts.sch.uk

 

Craig Hamilton
    Executive Headteacher - Bonneygrove and Millbrook Primary School
    Head@bonneygrove.herts.sch.uk

 

Mrs Jespy Pereira Barker
Head of School - Millbrook Primary School 
Attendee - All Meetings 
email: jespy.barker@millbrook.herts.sch.uk
 
Mr Robert Fielden 
Co-opted Governor (Local Authority)
email: robert.fielden@millbrook.herts.sch.uk
 
    Staff Governor - Federation 
Vacant 

 

Andrew Harling 
      Co-opted Governor - Bonneygrove Primary School 
aharling@bonneygrove.herts.sch.uk

   

Stacey Perkins     
Parent Governor - Millbrook Primary School 
 
Marc Kirby 
Parent Governor - Bonneygrove Primary School 

 

 

Attendance of Governors Meetings - September 2023 -2024

 

Pecuniary interests

 

The governing body maintains a current register of pecuniary interests in line with statutory requirements. This is reviewed at least annually and updated as required. At the time of the inspection, no governors have declared any relevant pecuniary or financial interests that would present a conflict with their governance responsibilities.

 

 

 

Governing Body Statement of Behaviour Principles

This statement is made in accordance with the Department for Education’s Behaviour in Schools: Advice for Headteachers and School Staff (2022).

The Governing Body of Bonneygrove and Millbrook Primary Federation provides strategic oversight to ensure that the school’s Behaviour Policy reflects statutory requirements and promotes high standards of behaviour.

Core Principles

  • High expectations of behaviour
    The Governing Body expects high standards of behaviour from all pupils. These expectations are clearly communicated, consistently applied, and supported by a whole-school culture that enables pupils to learn effectively.
  • Creating a calm, safe and supportive environment
    The school will maintain a calm, orderly and safe environment where all pupils and staff feel secure and respected. Good behaviour is central to pupils’ educational success and wellbeing.
  • Clarity and consistency
    The Behaviour Policy will set out clear expectations, routines and consequences so that pupils understand the standards expected of them. These will be applied consistently and fairly by all staff.
  • Positive behaviour and recognition
    The school will actively promote positive behaviour through encouragement, praise and recognition, ensuring that pupils are supported to meet expectations and develop self-discipline.
  • Support for all pupils
    The Governing Body recognises that behaviour is influenced by a range of factors, including individual needs. The school will adopt an inclusive approach, providing appropriate support, including for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), to enable all pupils to succeed.
  • Proportionate and reasonable responses
    Sanctions, where used, will be proportionate, reasonable and applied fairly, in line with DfE guidance. The school will ensure that any response to misbehaviour takes account of individual circumstances.
  • Restorative and reflective approaches
    The school will support pupils to reflect on their behaviour, understand its impact, and where appropriate, repair relationships. This supports the development of responsibility and self-regulation.
  • Safeguarding and wellbeing
    Behaviour systems will be designed and implemented with full regard to safeguarding duties and the wellbeing of pupils and staff.
  • Partnership with parents and carers
    The school will work in partnership with parents and carers to promote high standards of behaviour and ensure shared expectations.

Use of Reasonable Force and Suspensions/Exclusions

The Governing Body expects that:

  • Any use of reasonable force will be lawful, proportionate and in line with statutory guidance
  • Suspensions and permanent exclusions will only be used where necessary, as a last resort, and in accordance with statutory procedures

Governance and Accountability

The Governing Body will:

  • Ensure the Behaviour Policy complies with DfE guidance and is published and reviewed regularly
  • Hold the Headteacher to account for the implementation and impact of the Behaviour Policy
  • Monitor behaviour data, including patterns, trends, suspensions and exclusions
  • Seek assurance that behaviour systems are applied consistently and equitably across all groups of pupils
  • Ensure that the school fulfils its legal duties under the Equality Act 2010.