GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE & LINK GOVERNOR ROLES
The full governing board works collectively as a single team, meeting twice per term (6 times per year). Much of the work is carried out in the full governing board meetings, but some responsibilities are delegated to a formal committee including Admissions, Pay and Co-Headteachers’ Performance Review. Governor panels are convened as needed for complaints, exclusions and any formal staffing matters. The Governing Board may also establish short-term working groups if greater depth or more input is needed on any specific issues.
LINK GOVERNOR ROLES
Fortismere governors have ‘link’ monitoring responsibilities. Governors are linked to a key strategic area and paired with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Governors make link monitoring visits to gain an understanding of the scope of their area of responsibility and to monitor progress against school improvement priorities or statutory obligations. This approach enables governors to develop a deeper understanding and experience of their link area and to share this with the full governing board.
| Link area | Governor(s) | SLT member(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Safeguarding | Mark Chapman | Kirsten Sullivan |
| SEND & Inclusion | Rachel Howarth, Mark Chapman | Nofer Fari, Emily Brooks |
| Finance | Reem Al Rasheed, Antonia Shortall, Mark Chapman | Louise Prodromou |
| Premises, Health & Safety | Reem Al Rasheed, Antonia Shortall, Mark Chapman | Louise Prodromou |
| HR & Staffing | Reem Al Rasheed, Antonia Shortall, Mark Chapman | Louise Prrodromou, Kirsten Sullivan |
| Standards & Curriculum | Ian Macaulay, Anne Canning | Ewan Scott, Darrel Barsby, Florence Herrero |
| ICT Strategy | Mark Chapman | Co-Headteachers |
| Behaviour & Alternative Provision | Mark Chapman, Helen DaSilva, Lorraine Hudson | Kirsten Sullivan, Karen Allaway |
| Sixth form, Careers & Destinations | Rachel Howarth, Tessa Hauswedell | Ewan Scott, Darrel Barsby |
| Student, Parent & Staff Voice, School Communications | Mark Chapman, Rachel Howarth | Co-Headteachers |
Admissions Committee
Mark Chapman (Chair), Zoe Judge & Jo Davey, Anne Canning, Antonia Shortall, Kirsten Sullivan
As a foundation school, the governing board is the admission authority and through the work of the committee is responsible for:
- Formulating the school’s admission arrangements for approval by the full GB
- Making recommendations to the GB in respect of matters relating to school admissions
- Making decisions on the admission of students in accordance with the school's arrangements
- Carrying out any statutory consultations in relation to the school's admission arrangements
- Monitoring arrangements for independent admission appeals
Strategic estate committee
Mark Chapman (Chair), Zoe Judge & Jo Davey, Reem Al Rasheed, Antonia Shortall, Michael Edwards, Ariella Levine, Louise Prodromou
The governing board has established this committee to monitor, shape, support and scrutinise the school plans and actions in respect of:
- Strategic planning for the renewal, replacement or rebuilding of the school
- The school’s response and contingency planning in respect of the above
- Partnerships with external agencies (mostly the LA) formed in the context of the above
