Governance

Hardwick Primary School is part of GLF Schools, a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) of 43 Primary and Secondary schools.  The governance structure of the Trust had been developed to support both the culture of GLF Schools and the effective management of a large organisation. GLF Schools recognises the individuality of each school and that each school has its own distinct character and culture that is respectful of its community and context.

The Trust Board has overall responsibility for the school and has delegated the responsibility to implement and review the school's strategic plans to the School Standards Board (SSB) for Hardwick Primary School.

The SSB has the following core responsibilities:

• Strategic oversight of the education provision of the School
• Strategic oversight of compliance of the School with Trust Policies
• Supporting the Trust Board to ensure good governance across the Trust

 

SSB members

Name	Type of Member
Sarah Deacon	Chair (Safeguarding SSB Member)
Fiona Jarman	GLF Staff
Charlotte Taylor	Headteacher (Hardwick)
Raazi Karim	Community Member
Patrick Odey	Parent Member
Hannah Johnson	Parent Member
Anne Alderman	Clerk

 

Role	Responsibility
Chair	Be able to demonstrate the competencies set out in the DfE Competency Framework for Governors (in addition the Chair should be able to demonstrate the specific competencies for the Chair role). Provide strategic leadership and direction for the school, within the overall vision for the Trust. Contribute to the remit of the SSB to oversee the educational and financial performance of the school and to ensure pupil and staff well-being. Participate in stimulating excellent, well-rounded, and carefully considered strategic decision-making. Develop good working relationships with colleagues on the SSB to facilitate effective communication and decision making
SSB Members	Provide strategic leadership and direction for the school, within the overall vision for the Trust Contribute to the remit of the SSB to oversee the educational and financial performance of the school and to ensure pupil and staff well-being. Participate in stimulating excellent, well-rounded, and carefully considered strategic decision-making. Develop good working relationships with colleagues on the SSB to facilitate effective communication and decision making
Clerk	Be responsible for advising School Strategy Board (SSB) on constitutional matters, duties, and powers and will work within the broad current legislative framework. Secure the continuity of governing body business and observe confidentiality requirements.

 

Recruitment

We are always interested to hear from people who wish to join our community.  If you would like to be considered for a role on the Hardwick Primary School’ SSB, please contact governance@glfschools.org with your CV and completed application form.

 

Links to additional information

Click here to view the Hardwick Primary School SSB’s Register of Interests and Attendance record.

Click here to view the governance arrangements for GLF Schools.  This includes links to the Trust’s constitutional documents and details of the trustees and members of GLF Schools.

 

Contact details

To contact the Governance Professional for the SSB, please email clerk@hardwickschool.org.  This includes requests for meeting minutes.

To contact the Chair of the SSB, please email chair@hardwickschool.org

A hard copy letter can also be submitted to the school office marked for the attention of the Governance Professional or the Chair as appropriate.