Hello,
I joined the Local Advisory Board (LAB) of St Mark’s C.E Primary School in early 2024 and am privileged to be the Chair. I would like to welcome you, and your child, to our school, where I hope they will have a happy and successful time.
St Mark’s is part of the One Excellence Multi Academy Trust, a collaboration of schools all with the same aim of excellence for all. At St Mark’s we also have a very clear vision for your child and pride ourselves on this – Everyone Welcomed. Everyone Included. Everyone Belongs.
As a LAB we strive to support the school so that our pupils have the best possible outcomes. We have a range of backgrounds and interests and meet termly to support the staff and pupils. School Governors are one of the largest voluntary organisations in the country. A school governor is often referred to as a ‘critical friend’ providing support and challenge to the Headteacher in managing the school. Essentially, they are responsible, in collaboration with the Headteacher, for managing the effectiveness of the school. The law requires governing bodies to fulfil 3 core functions:
- ensure the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined, including reviewing and agreeing policies written by the school;
- ensure the Headteacher performs his/her responsibilities for the education performance of the school;
- ensure the sound, correct and effective use of the school’s financial resources.
If you would like to know more about our school, please contact the main office who will be able to help stmarks@oneexcellence.co.uk
Regards
Debbie Carr
