On behalf of the Governors, a very warm welcome to our school web site. We hope you find it informative and easy to use and that it gives you a taste of what we have to offer to you and your children
If you have any suggestions or queries, or would like to enquire about being a Governor at Holbeach Primary School, please email me at v.edwards@holbeach.lewisham.sch.uk or leave a note with your contact details in the school office.
Val Edwards
Chair of Governors
The Governing Body has an important role to play in contributing to the leadership of the school. We are made up of a group of volunteers who meet regularly and have a close relationship with the staff and school community. We come from a wide range of backgrounds with varying skills and experience. We work together to support and challenge the school towards continually improving the education of all our pupils. Our aim is to provide a safe and caring environment where all children are encouraged and challenged to reach their full potential.
Holbeach is a friendly and inclusive school. As governors we support the aims and ethos of the school and help to celebrate our wonderfully diverse school community. We are proud of our school, its staff and pupils and we are confident in promoting the school, especially when we attend local authority events or when we are working in partnership with other schools.
The Holbeach Governing Body consists of 13 members
Apart from the Headteacher, governors are appointed for a 4 year term of office.
For more details about the current Governing Body Members click here.
Visit the school: We believe it is important to be a visible presence in the school to support the rich programme of curriculum events, fairs, celebrations and assemblies etc. The Chair and Vice-Chairs meet frequently with the Headteacher to discuss current issues and all governors make regular day time visits in their role as Link Governors.
Link Governors: To ensure that the leadership team is putting the school development plan into action, the governing body has assigned two link governors to each development priority, as well as to some other important aspects of the school, such as Child Protection & Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Pupil Premium. During their visits, link governors meet with staff and observe the school in action to monitor progress and give the governing body first-hand knowledge of the strengths and development needs of the school.
Health and Safety Patricia Stevenson and Val Edwards |
Safeguarding, Child Protection (inc. Looked After Children) |
Pupil Premium (inc Sports Funding) |
Training & Development |
Maths |
English |
Parental Engagement |
Website and Compliance |
Computing |
SEND |
Curriculum |
Finance |
Attend Governors’ meetings: usually twice a term, to discuss and determine school strategy and policies. Two important recent issues for the school have been the partnership with Edmund Waller School and the expansion to 3 forms of entry.
Participate in Committees: which generally meet termly. All governors are members of the Resources and Curriculum Committees, which have a specific remit:
Meeting dates for the current academic year
Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
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Full Governing Body | 13th September 2018 6:30pm 6th December 2018 6:30pm |
28th March 2019 6:30pm | 11th July 2019 6:30pm |
Curriculum and Standards | 15th November 2018 6:00pm | 14th February 2019 6:00pm | 11th June 2019 10:00am |
Resources | 10th October 2018 8:30am | 16th January 2019 8:30am | 1st May 2019 8:30am |
More information about becoming a Governor:
Lewisham Education at www.lewisham.gov.uk
National Governors Association at www.nga.org.uk
Copies of Holbeach Governing Body Agendas and Minutes are kept in the school office.