Governance

Governors play an important role in the life of the school. They take a long-term strategic view of the way in which the school is developing. Their main function is to ensure that the school improves so that the highest standards possible are achieved in all aspects of school life.

The governing committee makes decisions about standards, policies, funding and recruitment of senior staff. The Headteacher and the staff are responsible for the day-to-day running of the school. Governors work with the Leadership Team to implement the School Development Plan. It is the responsibility of the governors to challenge and support the school to achieve the best for students.


Governors' duties include:

  • Promoting high standards
  • Setting targets for student achievement
  • Taking general responsibility for the conduct of the school
  • Managing the school's budget
  • Making sure that the curriculum is balanced and broadly based, in particular, that the National Curriculum, religious education and relationships and sex education are taught, and reporting on students' achievement in National Curriculum assessments and examination results
  • Participating in the appointment of senior staff and regulating staff conduct and discipline.

The Governing Committee is made up of a Chair, a Vice-Chair and a further mix of Co-opted and Parent Governors. They are:

Name Role
Mrs Hayley Mintern Chair
Mrs Emma Gilmore Vice Chair
Mr Greg Joll Parent Governor
Mrs Rupy Sangha Parent Governor
Mrs Sarah Bromly Governor
Mrs Denise Coady Governor
Mrs Claire Little Governor
Mr John Meinke Governor
Mrs Assal Ruse Headteacher

 

Governing Committee Meeting Dates:
27th September 2023
22nd November 2023
31st January 2024
20th March 2024
15th May 2024
3rd July 2024


Contact

To make contact with the Chair of Governors or any other governor, please email Neil Gallacher, Governance Professional at gallachern@matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk or write to the Chair of the Governors care of the school.

 

Available Documents

Governor Responsibilities / Local Governing Committee 2023-2024

BET Governance & Scheme of Delegation - including register of interest and meeting attendance

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