Our Lady's Governing Board comprises of a number of volunteers, some appointed by the Diocese and Local Authority with the rest elected by staff or parents. We are dedicated to upholding the School's Mission Statement, working with all the staff to ensure that Our Lady's provides the best opportunities and outcomes for all its pupils. We also support the school by attending concerts, plays and events which Our Lady's puts on, celebrating the talents and achievements of the children.

The overriding responsibility of the Governing Board at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is to work in collaboration with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to promote continuous improvement in the performance of the school.

The Governing Board has three core functions:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;

• Holding school leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils and performance management of the staff; 

• Overseeing the financial performance of the school, making sure its money is well spent.

At Our Lady's, the Governing Board operates under the Circle Model with governors working individually or in pairs. The core functions are achieved through six formal Full Governing Board meetings in an academic year. Three of these meetings are held on Governor Days where governors have the opportunity to monitor their three core functions.

The categories of governors at Our Lady’s are as follows:

The Headteacher

The Headteacher is a member of the Governing Board by virtue of their office.  If the Headteacher decides not to be a governor, they must inform the Clerk to the Governing Board in writing. Their position remains reserved and cannot be taken by anyone else.

Staff Governors

Both teaching and support staff who are paid to work at the school and are eligible to become Staff Governors. They are elected by school staff.

Parent Governors

Parents, including carers, of registered pupils at the school are eligible to be elected as governors at the school. Parent governors are elected by other parents at the school by a process of nomination and a ballot if necessary.  If insufficient parents stand for election, the Governing Board can appoint parent governors.

Local Authority Governors

The Local Authority appoints LA Governors and any eligible person can be appointed to this role.  A person cannot be appointed if they are eligible to be a Staff Governor.

Foundation Governors

Foundation Governors are appointed by the school’s Founding Body - in our case, the Diocese of Southwark as we are a church school. They may hold office in an ex-officious capacity if they are the holder of an office specified in the Instrument of Government, for example, the Parish Priest.  The Foundation Governors are required to uphold, preserve and develop the religious character of the school.

All categories of governor are elected or appointed to serve a four-year term of office.  Governors may serve more than one term of office. 

Governors can be contacted via the school office; please speak with Mrs Sarah Earle.

The Governors at Our Lady's