Meet the Governors
The Work of the Governors
What do school governors do?
Governors work with senior leaders in the strategic development of the school and in raising standards of achievement. Duties include setting the school’s vision, aims & objectives, approving the school budget and appointing the headteacher.
Governors must both support and challenge the headteacher, so need to gain an understanding of the school’s overall performance in order to explain its decisions and actions. They do this by attending regular meetings, carrying out school visits and meeting with senior leaders. They also attend training in order to keep up to date with the requirements of their role. Governors work as a team and make collective decisions.
If you are interested in becoming a school governor, please contact the Chair Governors for more information: chrismcneill@carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Committees
Some functions are delegated to committees. Carlton Hill has three committees:-
- Teaching, Learning and Standards - Andy Russell, chair
- Finance and Premises - Ken Caplan, chair
- Staffing and Pay - Chris McNeill, chair
Terms of Reference for each committee are reviewed in the autumn term and will be published on this webpage. Minutes and certain associated papers from the meetings are also available on request, although some papers may be confidential. Please contact the Clerk to Governors for further information.
Meeting attendance
Meeting minutes and attendance are available on request from Chelle McCann, Senior Clerk to Governors, by emailing michellemccann@carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk