St James CE Primary Academy 'Growing and learning together with Faith'

What do the Local academy committee do?

The role of the Local Academy Committee s a strategic one, its key functions are to:

• set the aims and objectives for the school
• set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
• set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
• monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
• be a source of challenge and support to the principal (a critical friend)

We are always seeking the support of foundation governors for our academy who will ensure that the Christian values and distinctiveness is promoted and maintained as well as securing high quality education and opportunities.

A strong, well-led governing body, supportive of the school, its teachers and its mission makes an important contribution to the school's well-being and effectiveness. The foundation governors will have an especial care for the school's Christian character.

Foundation governors in Church schools are those appointed by the Church authorities. Often in Anglican schools the incumbent of the parish will be a member of the governing body, by virtue of his/her office - this is called an ex officio governor.

Register of Interests: When a new governor is appointed, they are required to fill in a form for disclosure of any business pecuniary interests. At the beginning of each governing body meeting, governors are asked to declare if they have any interests in the topics being discussed which could affect their viewpoint.

Meet our local Academy committee:

Local Academy Committee Attendance 2019-20

Local Academy Committee Attendance 2018-19

Local Academy Committee Attendance 2017-18