The Full Board of Governors meet three times during the academic year, with a variety of committees also delegated to carry out the tasks listed below:
The Curriculum and Pupil Related Matters Committee meets termly and is responsible for all curriculum issues and for ensuring that the school environment is a safe and happy place.
The Finance & Premises Committee meets termly and is responsible for all financial matters, as it manages the school budget. It is also responsible for all premises and health and safety issues, including the upkeep of the buildings and grounds.
The Personnel and Pay Committee meets termly and is responsible for all staff related issues.
The Staff Discipline and Appeals Committees only meet if required.
Governors monitor aspects of the School Development Plan and also have individual responsibilities for monitoring the delivery of the school curriculum.
Governors
Chair of Governors - Kevin Plummer
email: chair@greatbentley.essex.sch.uk
Vice Chair of Governors - Jo Herbert Biography .pdf
Governors
Scott Young
Luke Edwards
Natalie Denison
Henry Fairbanks Biography .pdf
Michael Giles
Charlotte Stubbs Biography .pdf
Ian Butler
Staff Governors
Tracey Caffull
Claire Bourne
Hannah Upston (Observer)
Click on the link for information about the Governors on the 'Get information about schools' website.
Great Bentley Primary School - GOV.UK (get-information-schools.service.gov.uk)
As part of its financial responsibilities, all maintained schools must publish the following information:
- a nil return for the number of employees earning over £100k
- Click on the link to the DfE benchmarking website
Governing body minutes are available on request.