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Governors
Salisbury Diocesan Board of Education has a dedicated and long term relationship with the work of School Governing bodies. It offers support, advice and training in a wide range of aspects of governance, particularly with foundation governors.
The duties of a foundation governor are extensive and are the same of those of other governors. However, in addition, foundation governors are the 'formal Christian presence' on the Governing Body; they are upholding the religious Trust Deed of the school.
The main duties of foundation governors are to:
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have oversight of the conduct and curriculum of the school
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monitor the extent to which the school is achieving its aims, objectives and targets
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appoint teaching and non-teaching staff to the school who support the school's Christian ethos
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consider and advise, as necessary, on the resorting of the school
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foster good community and other relationships
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manage the school budget in the context of local management of schools
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to support the school and its staff in seeking to provide academic excellence - throughout the curriculum - in a Christian context
Foundation governors are the visible link between school, community and church. In order to fulfil these obligations it is essential that all governors maintain a keen interest in the life and work of the school by:
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attending Governors' Meetings and associated committees
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visiting the school regularly
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knowing 'what' the school is doing and 'how' it is being done
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taking an active part in the public and social life of the school
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