The governing board has the following core strategic functions:

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction, by:

• Setting the vision, values, and objectives for the school
• Agreeing the school improvement strategy with priorities and targets
• Meeting statutory duties

Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and it's pupils, and the performance management of staff, by:

• Appointing the Headteacher
• Monitoring progress towards targets
• Performance managing the Headteacher
• Contributing to school self-evaluation

Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure it's money is well spent, by:

• Setting the budget
• Monitoring spending against the budget
• Ensuring value for money is obtained
• Ensuring risks to the organisation are managed