The Local Governing Body at the College consists of parents, staff and members of the local community. As a Committee of the Trust Board it has delegated responsibilities and works closely with the Headteacher and Leadership Team in monitoring and promoting excellent opportunities, outcomes and life chances for all.
The Role of a Local Governing Body
The three core functions of committee are:
- Ensuring clarity of the College’s vision, ethos and strategic direction; and supporting the College to embed the Trust’s vision.
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the College and its pupils.
- Monitoring the financial performance of the College together with the Trust Board and Headteacher and making sure its money is well spent.
Link Roles
The LGBs within Ivy Education Trust operate with link governors for specific areas of monitoring which include our Trust’s five foundations of excellence. Governors will take responsibility for a link and full training will be given. Key Link roles include:
- Safeguarding
- SEND/DS
- Careers
- Attendance
- Behaviour
- Curriculum
- Delivery
- Enrichment
Why become a Local Governing Body Member?
If you have an interest and passion in the ongoing development of Dawlish College to provide the best possible education in its broadest sense to the young people in this area, offering your time as a governor will allow you to contribute directly to that end.
If you are interested in joining the Local Governing Body at Dawlish College, please contact the Local Governance Officer by email on clerk@dawlish.devon.sch.uk, who can arrange an informal meeting to discuss matters further.
“The trust has trained and supported local governors to develop their expertise in holding the school to account.” – Ofsted, November 2024