Greenwood
Primary School & Nursery
“Nurturing children for a life of learning”
Board of Governors
Greenwood Primary School and Nursery Unit is managed by a Board of Governors.
The Board of Governors is comprised of 9 members:
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The Principal is also a non-voting member of the Board of Governors and acts as Secretary to the Board.
· 2 Education Authority representatives
· 4 Transferor representatives
· 2 Parent representatives
· 1 Teacher representative
Each Board sits for four years, with this current Board of Governors having been constituted in September 2014. All school Governors are appointed on a voluntary, unpaid capacity.
The role of the Board of Governors is to manage the school with a view to
providing the best possible education and educational opportunities for all the
pupils. This involves:
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· Setting the strategic direction for the school.
· Taking corporate decisions in relation to the statutory functions of the Board of Governors.
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Governors are obliged to carry out specific duties in relation to:
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Admission of Pupils (admissions policy, enrolment restrictions)
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Finance (allocating funds, teachers’ pay policy, use of facilities)
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Curriculum (ensure the Northern Ireland Curriculum is being delivered and assessed, ensure the education of children with Special Educational Needs)
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Management of Staff (appointment of teachers and other staff, disciplinary and grievance procedures)
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School inspections (take account of any inspection findings)
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Reporting to Parents (annual report)
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Premises Management (inspections, repairs and maintenance, health and safety, school security)
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Pupils (pastoral care including child protection, discipline)
The members of the Board of Governors are as follows:
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Education Authority Representatives
Mrs Deborah Sloan
Mrs Susan Monks (Vice-Chair)
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Parents’ Representatives
Ms Amy Holmes
Mr Niall Martin
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Teachers’ Representative
Mrs Claire Ashe
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Transferors’ Representatives
Mr William McAlpine
Mr David Holley (Chair)
Mrs Elizabeth McCormack (Designated Governor for Child Protection)
Mrs Kathryn Kirk
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Co-Opted (Non-Voting)
Mr Tim McQuoid
Mrs Joanna Richmond
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Secretary
Miss Lindy Forster (Non-Voting)