Welcome from the Governors

🌿 Our Governing Body

Growing together to support every child’s learning journey

Thank you for your interest in the work of the Governing Body at Spetisbury Church of England Primary School. Our governors play a vital role in the life of the school—helping to ensure that our vision, values, and commitment to every child’s growth are lived out in strategic decisions and everyday practice.

Our Chair of Governors is Louise Newman.
Louise can be contacted via the school office at office@spetisbury.dsat.org.uk or through our Clerk to Governors, Tracy Ruffle, at truffle@dioceseofsalisbury.onmicrosoft.com.

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🎯 What Do Governors Do?

Working in partnership with the Headteacher and school leadership team, the Governing Body is responsible for:

• Ensuring the school delivers the highest possible quality of education

• Holding the school to account for standards, performance and progress

• Overseeing the school’s financial health and long-term planning

• Upholding and embedding the school’s Christian ethos and inclusive values

Governors bring a range of skills, perspectives and experiences to help the school grow—strategically, sustainably and in line with our vision:

"Growing and maturing in our learning journey."

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🛠️ Key Responsibilities

The Governing Body:

• Provides independent oversight and accountability

• Supports and challenges the Headteacher as a critical friend

• Focuses on long-term improvement and sustainability

• Agrees school policies, principles and targets

• Reviews its own effectiveness and working practices

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🌱 In Practice, Governors May Be Involved In:

• School development planning

• Curriculum oversight

• Headteacher performance management

• Financial monitoring and decision-making

• Staff recruitment and appointments

• Training and development for governors

• Promoting wellbeing, inclusion and diversity

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🤝 Working as a Team

Our governors come from all walks of life but share a common goal: to help every child at Spetisbury grow, thrive and flourish.
We believe that through teamwork, reflection and strong partnerships, we can help shape a school community that is joyful, aspirational and rooted in purpose.

A copy of governors’ meeting minutes can be made available by request from the clerk via truffle@dioceseofsalisbury.onmicrosoft.com. Please note charges may apply, more information can be found in the DSAT Publication Scheme available via: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Home