Governance

The governing body at Birdwell Primary School adhere to the Nolan principles of public service.

Nolan Principles

Selflessness
Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest.
Integrity
Holders of public office must avoid placing themselves under any obligation to people or organisations that might try inappropriately to influence them in their work. They should not act or take decisions in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends. They must declare and resolve any interests and relationships.
Objectivity
Holders of public office must act and take decisions impartially, fairly and on merit, using the best evidence and without discrimination or bias.
Accountability
Holders of public office are accountable to the public for their decisions and actions and must submit themselves to the scrutiny necessary to ensure this.
Openness
Holders of public office should act and take decisions in an open and transparent manner. Information should not be withheld from the public unless there are clear and lawful reasons for so doing.
Honesty
Holders of public office should be truthful.
Leadership
Holders of public office should exhibit these principles in their own behaviour. They should actively promote and robustly support the principles and be willing to challenge poor behaviour wherever it occurs.

Governor Roles
The Governing Body works to support Birdwell Primary on its journey to school improvement and supports the school vision.

Governors do this by supporting the school in;

• Developing the strategic plan for the school
• Determining aims, policies and priorities for the school
• Approving the school budget
• Appointment and dismissal of staff
• Setting statutory and non-statutory targets
• Monitoring and evaluating the work of the school
• Drafting the school profile.
• Reviewing progress against the school’s budget and objectives
• Securing high levels of attendance and good standards of pupil behaviour
• Ensuring pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, to prepare them for the future
• Maintenance of school buildings
• Ensuring the health and safety of pupils and staff

Birdwell Primary School Governing Body comprises of co-opted governors, parent governors and staff governors. Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of reference for each Governor.