Governors and Local School Committee

Governors

What is the role of our Executive Governor Board?

We have an Executive Governor Board, who are drawn from both within the federation schools and also externally to provide the challenge, strategic view and experience that we need to continue to succeed. 

The Governing Board has overall responsibility and accountability for all of our schools and leads on delivering the Lighthouse Federation vision.

It is the responsibility of the board to undertake the due diligence of any school wishing to join the federation and to support leaders at all levels in driving forward with improvement. 

Who is on our Executive Governor Board?

In line with the Department for Education's Federation Guidance, The Lighthouse Federation Governing Board is made up of 24 members and are composed of:

• 1 Chief Operating Officer   
• 7 Headteachers (Including Executive Headteachers)                                                                             
• 1 Local Authority Governor 
• 2 Parent Governors 
• 1 Staff Governor
• 13 Co-opted Governors 
• 9 places are allocated to Chairs of School Committees 
• 3 places are allocated based on the skill requirements of the Executive Board.

The Lighthouse Federation Governors are listed in the document below:

Local School Committee

Welcome to Blakenall Heath Junior's Local School Committee

The School Committee  is comprised of representatives from our the Lighthouse Federation Governors, Local Authority, Local Community, Councillors and Parents.

As a critical friend, the School Committee  offers support, constructive advice, a sounding board for ideas, a second opinion and help and guidance where needed.  Committee members in collaboration with the Lighthouse Federation Governors  are responsible for establishing the aims and policies of the school, implementing the school budget and ensuring the curriculum is taught effectively.

We set targets for the school and ensure implementation when visiting school regularly to act as a link between parents, pupils and school.

Blakenall Heath Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. We expect all Committee members, Governors, staff and volunteers to share in this commitment and as such we insist all members  have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.

All Blakenall Heath Junior School Governors and Committee members  welcome feedback and suggestions from parents, carers and the local community. Any correspondence received will be promptly dealt with at the next scheduled committee meeting and the outcome will be reported back appropriately.

Dates of School Committee meetings

All meetings are held at 10am unless stated otherwise

Autumn 1 - Wednesday 16th September 2024

Autumn 2 - Wednesday 18th December 2024 

Spring 1 - Wednesday 12th February 2025

Spring 2 - Wednesday 9th April 2025

Summer 1 -  Wednesday 14th May 2025

Summer 2 - Friday 11th July 2025

Local School Committee

Governing Body Attendance Record for Academic Year 2023-2024

P - Present

x - Apologies received