Mendell Primary School is part of Leading Learners Multi-Academy Trust. The details of the Trust Governing body can be found here:

Details of Mendell Primary School’s Local Governing Body:

Essentially, governors work in partnership with the Head Teacher and staff to oversee the work of the school to make sure that it provides high quality education for its pupils. For details of who is on our Governing Body, see the table below.

Current Governoring Body Numbers (Max 10 including Headteacher)

2 parent Governors  - full

1 Staff Governor - full

1 Headteacher Governor - full

6 Co-opted Governors – full

Governor Attendance

Clerk to the Governors: Andy Moreland (September 2023 – ongoing)

Letter from Chair of Governors

Dear Parents and Carers,

 First, a warm welcome to new children and parents in Foundation and any other children and parents joining the school. As governors we work closely with the head teacher to make key decisions vital to the successful running of the school. We are there to help shape the school’s future direction and focus but not the day to day management of the school which is the responsibility of the head teacher.

 The task for Governors can be divided into two main roles – providing a strategic overview and acting as a critical friend. In order to fulfill those roles we meet termly and attend the following committees: Full Governing Body committee meets three times a year Finance, Personnel, Pay & Premises committee meets three times a year Standards, Curriculum & SEND committee meets three times a year. Apart from meetings we also visit the school in order to be well informed about aspects of how children are taught and provision of resources.

We are very proud to be Governors of Mendell and are all very committed to getting the best education possible for your children.  We welcome your views and look forward to meeting you at events and around school.

Chair of Governors

Roles of the Governors

As part of the Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust (MAT), the Mendell Governors form a Local Governing Board. The Local Governing Board (LGB) ensures that the school:
• Operates within the ethos and values of the Leading Learners MAT, creating a positive climate for all stakeholers
• Works within the agreed policies
• Meets its agreed targets
• Engages with its stakeholders
• Acts as an ambassador for the Leading Learners MAT

The LGB is also responsible for overseeing safeguarding in the schools, with a designated Safeguarding Governor appointed.

Mendell Primary School has one committee meeting per term;

• Curriculum, standards & SEND committee