On behalf of all Governors, welcome to the Duke of Norfolk Primary School!

As school Governors, we have an important role in monitoring the safety, welfare and education of all our children. To do this, we work as a team with staff, parents/carers and children in an open and caring atmosphere where everyone feels valued.

We are justifiably proud of the achievements of our children across the curriculum, and of the high standards maintained in both learning and behaviour. We, as a governing body, take our role very seriously and will always put the needs of the children first – after all, it is why we are all here !!

In terms of our role, governors have responsibility in ensuring that school planning is ambitious yet realistic, and that the school operates in an environment conducive to learning. We support and encourage the headteacher, and all staff, to ensure each pupil has the best opportunity to learn and progress. Whilst we are involved with a variety of issues, such as monitoring finance, developing policies, building/grounds maintenance and assisting with staff appointments, our most important role is to ensure the welfare and promote the education of our pupils.

The Duke of Norfolk School’s vision and ethos is at the heart of the School Development Plan. It details our aims and objectives for the ongoing development of the school. Our priorities focus on the following four areas:

• Quality of teaching – continuous development of teachers to deliver more outstanding lessons
• Pupil achievement and progress – enabling excellent progress for pupils by providing challenge at all levels
• Behaviour and safety of pupils – developing the role of the School Council and citizenship
• Leadership and management – developing our senior leadership team, subject leaders and the governing body

Please take the time to browse our school website, where you will find more information about the school and us as a Governing Body.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all parents/carers and staff for the support and encouragement they give to both the “Dukes” children and the school. For children, this support nurtures key social and creative skills, especially in these early years, and helps build confidence and self-esteem. Parent interest and support in promoting the school is invaluable, and ensures Dukes has a strong partnership with the local community.

It is our aim to be a governing body that is both visible and approachable, and so I am happy to speak with any parent, carer or visitor to discuss any matter relating to the school; and I am always pleased to receive positive feedback. Together we can help the Duke of Norfolk maintain high standards and prosper for current children and future generations.

Best regards,

Tom Plant
Chair of Governors

 

Clerk to Governors

Karen Johnson

clerk@dukenorfolk.derbyshire.sch.uk

 

Our Governing Body Structure 

Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each governor. All of our current governors have voting rights. The clerk of governors is not a governor, but is there to co-ordinate the meetings.

We have also provided a Register of Governor Interests and an Annual Statement of Issues for your information.