The Governing Body comprises of parents, staff,  Local Education Authority nominees and member from the local community co-opted by the Governors.

Governors aim to steer and challenge the leadership and management of the school with a view to provision of:-

• Best quality of education within available budget
• Equality for all pupils
• Excellence and enjoyment
• Employer of choice

This link http://www.governornet.co.uk/ provides more details about what the Governors are responsible for.

Governing Body responsibilities are discharged through meetings of the full Governing Body that generally take place one a term. This is underpinned by two working committees that meet to deal with specific areas of school business. Committees meet at least one each term. All Governors are involved in a number of committees.

The role of School Governor is voluntary and carries with it a number of responsibilities. If you are interested in becoming a School Governor, please contact the Chair of Governors via the school or through using their email address: governor@whittington.staffs.sch.uk