What was the issue addressed? We had to dismiss a member of staff because they could no longer fulfil their duties. The Local Authority HR department acted as an advocate for the staff member rather than an advisor to the GB. What happened? We had to take independent advice and then carefully work through theContinue reading “Dismissing a member of staff for incompetence”
Category Archives: Primary School
Parent threatens another parent on school premises
What was the issue addressed? A parent verbally threatened another parent on school grounds at the end of the day. They alleged a bullying situation between two’s children. The threats were aggressive in nature. What happened? The school investigated the parent’s allegation of bullying and did not support the allegations. The school sought the adviceContinue reading “Parent threatens another parent on school premises”
Dealing with a breakdown in trust from parents
What was the issue addressed? We had to rebuild relationships with the parent community due to the Category coding which was release earlier in the year, this has been a difficult period due to the drop in category. Some parents have also left the school due to the category coding which has impacted the schoolContinue reading “Dealing with a breakdown in trust from parents”
Understanding school budgets better
What was the issue addressed? Every year there is confusion as to what is and isn’t covered in budget headings by LMS (Local management of schools). This lack of knowledge makes budgetary management difficult. Too often governors are nodding things through. Even the leadership team of the school are lacking confidence and knowledge to challenge.Continue reading “Understanding school budgets better”
Disruption and difficult revelations due to new headteacher appointment
What was the issue addressed? Following the retirement of the Head Teacher, the popular Deputy was expected by staff, governors and parents to become the new Head. A much better candidate was successful and appointed. This caused some resentment among a small number of staff loyal to the Deputy, as well as disappointment and disillusionmentContinue reading “Disruption and difficult revelations due to new headteacher appointment”
High performing school needing to find additional income through staff secondment
What was the issue addressed? The financial disadvantages to school budgets and support by being a high performing school with minimal PDG, take up of free school meals etc. What happened? We are constantly looking for other avenues of funding, which mainly involves the Head or another teacher being seconded out to the LEA orContinue reading “High performing school needing to find additional income through staff secondment”
Financial shortfall and potential redundancies
What was the issue addressed? Potential redundancies due to budget shortfall. The effect on staff morale. The impact on children’s learning. The impact on meeting requirements to raise standards. Satisfying all stakeholders that we are trying to provide an excellent service for all during trying financial times. The impact of not having a budgetary forecastContinue reading “Financial shortfall and potential redundancies”
Getting to grips with the role
What was the issue addressed? There is no shortcut to the fact that when you start as a governor (as in any job), there is an awful lot to learn. In my experience the process of induction is still very paper-led and, as such, learning is very one-way. There are some existing support structures inContinue reading “Getting to grips with the role”
Suspension and dismissal of a member of the senior leadership team
What was the issue addressed? As Chair I had to intervene with an issue in school in the Headteacher’s absence. The Headteacher was off sick at the time. As a result there was a conduct issue with a member of staff within school.Then as Chair I took a whistleblowing call. What happened? I carried outContinue reading “Suspension and dismissal of a member of the senior leadership team”
School Governor Reflections Resource 