Governor Information – Mapplewell Primary School

Mapplewell Primary is part of HCAT academy trust. Please click here for HCAT trustees and members information.

Our Register of Business Interests is as such

Our Responsibilities

Developing the strategic plan for the school
Determining aims, policies and priorities for the school
Approving the school budget
Appointment and dismissal of staff
Setting statutory and non-statutory targets
Monitoring and evaluating the work of the school
Drafting the school profile.
Reviewing progress against the school’s budget and objectives
Securing high levels of attendance and good standards of pupil behaviour
Ensuring pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, to prepare them for the future
Maintenance of school buildings
Ensuring the health and safety of pupils and staff

Mapplewell Primary Governing Body comprises of community governors, local authority governors, parent governors and staff governors.

The Different Types of Governors

Local Authority (LA) Governors: appointed by the Local Authority that maintains the school.
Community Governors: appointed by the governing body to represent the community. A community governor does not need to have any previous experience or knowledge of education, nor do they need to have children.
Parent Governors: elected onto the governing body by other parents from the school, and are usually parents of children in attendance at the school.
Staff Governors: elected onto the governing body by staff at the school.