Annual Governance Statement:
Annual Governance Statement by the Governing Body of Swinemoor Primary School.
This board hold the Instrument of Government for Swinemoor Primary School.
The School is a maintained school.
The 4 core strategic functions of the Governing Body are:
The constitution of the governing body is:
- 1 head teacher governor,
- 1 staff governors,
- 2 parent governors,
- 1 local authority
- up to 6 co-opted governors.
The 4 core strategic functions of the Governing Body are:
The 4 core strategic functions of the Governing Body are:
The Full Governing Body meets at least twice each term, we also have 2 committees to consider different aspects of the school in detail. These committees are: General Purposes Committee and Pay and Performance Committee.
The Board also receives an array of reports annually and termly. The boards work includes passing resolutions based on analysis of reports presented to the board. These reports include: the Headteacher’s Report, Attendance Analysis report, Behaviour Log and Analysis, Accident Book Report and Analysis, Website Analytics Report. The Board can collectively request a report at any time and on any aspect of the School’s work.
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”
“The school is very clean and staff well dressed. Its nice when visiting to see all the work on display and to hear the excellent comments from the kids about their day.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”
“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“My daughter likes Swinemoor because she says ‘everyone is friendly’. I like it because all children are included and have the confidence to compete and challenge anyone.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
