Our Governance Structure
Within Yorkshire Trust, each school has a Local Governing Committee (LGC) that supports the work of the school and the Trust. The LGC has certain delegated authority to oversee the running of the school under the Scheme of Delegation as defined by our Board of Trustees.

Further information about our governance structure, including details of our Trustees and Members, is available via the Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT) website. 

Our Local Governing Committee (LGC) 
Our Local Governing Committee (sometimes called our Local Governing Board or Local Governing Body) is responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a high-quality education and safe environment for all our children. Together with the Headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management of the school, the Governors set the school’s aims and some school specific policies.

Governors are people who volunteer their time to work together as part of the LGC team and who wish to make a positive contribution to their communities. Governors do not need an education background; they have an interest in the role of schools in society and have enquiring minds which contribute to the effective running of the school and the educational achievements and wellbeing of its pupils.

Main aims of our Governing Board

The purpose of governance is to provide:

• Strategic leadership
• Accountability and assurance
• Strategic engagement. 

LGCs carry out a number of important duties alongside the Trust, which include:

• Ensuring our children are safe.
• Working with school staff to ensure inclusion and equality for all. 
• Reviewing policy on the school’s curriculum and collective worship.
• Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour.
• Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe.
• Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies.
• Agreeing the school’s development plan and monitoring progress against clear objectives.
• Determining how the school’s budget is spent.
• Understanding the views of our stakeholders, including children, parents and staff.
• Hearing appeals and grievances.

Our meetings and membership

Our LGC usually meets six times a year. Minutes of the LGC meetings are available on request from the School Office or via clerktogovs@ylt.org.uk.  

Attendance at LGC meetings is recorded and published annually on the YLT website. 

Governors are expected to declare any relevant business and financial interests they may have. This Register of Business Interests is available via the YLT website.