Welcome

Welcome to the meet the Governors webpage, from feedback which we received from parents and carers there seems to be little understanding as to the role of the governors and the governing body at Whitehouse Common Primary School. I hope that this page will help to increase that understanding.

The Governing Body at Whitehouse Common primary School is made up of members of the local and school community. There are 12 members on our governing Body. The governing body works closely with the Headteacher, who is responsible for the day to day management of the school. The governing body is part of the school leadership team, responsible for strategic planning and policy development. They work as a team to make sure the school provides a good quality education for all its pupils and we:

• support the school, but not uncritically
• explain its policies to parents and the community
• help to settle its disputes, fairly and conscientiously
• oversee its policies and its use of resources and finances

The governors at Whitehouse Common Primary School work as an effective team, we get together as a full body for a meeting once a term and are also working with the school as either governors with defined responsibilities or as committee members.

Committees

The Governing Body operates 3 committees:

1. Finance & Personnel. This committee helps to control the annual school budget which is in excess of £1million.
2. Learning & Teaching. This committee works with the heads of the curriculum areas and the teaching staff on standards of student achievement, teaching and learning including the provision of Special Educational Needs.
3. Premises. Advises the governing body on general safety policies and recommends steps to be taken to ensure that everything feasible is done to promote the safety of staff, students and authorised visitors on the school premises, and that relevant legal obligations are complied with. 

Governor Appointment Dates

Details and Register of Pecuniary Interests - 2025/2026

Governor Attendance