GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE & LINK GOVERNOR ROLES
The full governing body works collectively as a single team, meeting twice per term (6 times per year). Much of the work is carried out in the full governing body meetings but some responsibilities are delegated to a formal committee including Admissions, Pay and Co-Headteachers’ Performance Review. Governor panels are convened as needed for complaints, exclusions and any formal staffing matters. The Governing Body may also establish short-term working groups if greater depth or more input is needed on any specific issues.
LINK GOVERNOR ROLES
All Fortismere governors have ‘Link’ monitoring responsibilities. Governors are linked to a key strategic area and paired with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Governors make monitoring visits to gain an understanding of the scope of their area of responsibility and to monitor progress against school improvement priorities or statutory obligations. This approach enables governors to develop a deeper understanding and experience of their link area and to share this with the full governing body.
| Link area | Governor(s) | SLT member(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Safeguarding | Pat Dugdale | Kirsten Sullivan |
| SEND & Inclusion | Rachel Howarth, Mark Chapman | Nofer Fari & Emily Brooks |
| Finance | Reem Al Rasheed, Antonia Shortall, Mark Chapman | Louise Prodromou |
| Premises, Health & Safety | Reem Al Rasheed, Antonia Shortall, Mark Chapman | Louise Prodromou |
| HR & Staffing | Reem Al Rasheed, Antonia Shortall, Mark Chapman | Louise Prrodromou & Kirsten Sullivan |
| Standards & Curriculum | Ian Macaulay, Anne Canning | Stewart Hesse, Darrel Barsby & Florence Herrero |
| ICT Strategy | Mark Chapman | Co-Headteachers |
| Behaviour & Alternative Provision | Mark Chapman, Helen DaSilva | Kirsten Sullivan & Karen Allaway |
| Sixth form, Careers & Destinations | Rachel Howarth, Tessa Hauswedell | David Robson & Darrel Barsby |
| Student, Parent & Staff Voice & School Communications | Mark Chapman, Rachel Howarth | Co-Headteachers |
Admissions Committee
Mark Chapman (Chair), Zoe Judge & Jo Davey, Pat Dugdale, Anne Canning, Kirsten Sullivan
As a foundation school, the governing body is the admission authority for the school and through the work of the committee is responsible for:
- Formulating the school’s admission arrangements for approval by the Full GB
- Making recommendations to the GB in respect of matters relating to school admissions
- Making decisions on the admission of students in accordance with the school's published arrangements
- Carrying out any statutory consultations in relation to the school's admission arrangements
- Monitoring arrangements for independent admission appeals
