Governing body
The purpose of the Governing body is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. Its three core strategic functions are:
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
- Holding the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school, its pupils and the performance management of the staff.
Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
Governing Principles
As a governing body we aim to uphold the 7 principles of Public Life which are :-
- Selflessness – Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends.
- Integrity – Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might seek to influence them in the performance of their official duties
- Objectivity – In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.
- Accountability – Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.
- Openness – Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands
- Honesty – Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.
- Leadership – Holders of public office should promote and support these principles by leadership and example.
Governor Information
Miss Emily Henderson is our Interim Chair of Governors and she can be contacted through the school on email – office@riverdaleprimary.org.uk or Tel 01642 471298
c/o Riverdale Primary School , Hambleton Avenue, Redcar , TS10 4HH
Governing Body
| Interim Chair of Governors – Emily Henderson |
| Alan Dawkins – Parent Governor |
| Kelly Dawkins – Parent Governor |
