Dear Parents/Carers and Pupils,
Welcome to the Trinity St Mary's C of E Primary School Governors Page.
We are extremely fortunate at Trinity St Mary's, to have a governing body who are committed, together with the staff, to achieve the very best outcomes for all of our pupils.
We endeavour for your children to be happy and well educated during their journey through the school.
Regards and very best wishes to you all.
Mrs Karen Munro.
Chair of Governors.
ANNUAL GOVERNANCE STATEMENT OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
TRINITY ST. MARY’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL – 2023/2024
In accordance with Government requirements for all governing bodies, the 3 core strategic functions of Trinity St. Mary’s Church of England Primary School Governing Body are:
GOVERNANCE 2023/2024
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Governors received Teaching and Learning updates, also detailed information regarding subject areas, SEND, assessment and the tracking of pupil progress across the year. Plans for the spending of Pupil and Sports premiums funds were discussed and reports and recommendations received following visits from school improvement partners from Essex County Council and Chelmsford diocese. To enable subject monitoring all governors have been invited to attend staff meetings where subject leaders have discussed the curricular Intent, Implementation and Impact of their individual areas.
The Admissions committee were not required to meet during this year.
FINANCE AND PREMISES COMMITTEE
During 2023/24 Finance and Premises governors have overseen pay awards to teachers and all other staff. Staffing was reviewed and recruitment arranged where necessary. Governors were given updates regarding premises items, including joint areas with our neighbours, St. Joseph’s. Reports regarding external audits, contractors, including catering and required financial returns have been received and discussed. Before and After school club finances were reviewed. Governors are grateful for the work of our School Business Manager, Mrs Michelle Barnett and the FOTSMS team for their work in securing grants to enable the equipping and furnishing of the wonderful new Wellbeing snug, following the building project to update the roof and internal ceiling of the conservatory. This area has become a great asset for the use of the whole school community.
We are grateful to Mrs Helen Brown and Mrs Kerry Cooke for participating as Parent Governors during 2023/24.
Governor plans for 2024/25
Along with their regular duties, Governors have decided to make changes to the way they work during this year. Rather than have separate committees and a Full Governing Body meeting each term. All governors will meet twice per term to review relevant areas of school life. This will some enable all parties to be as up to date as possible.
Arrangements are under way to fill Governing Body vacancies.
The governors may be contacted through the Chair, Mrs Karen Munro, via the school office.