Our Governors and their roles

2025-26

"The school is supported by knowledgeable governors who continue to drive further improvements to the quality of education. They support leaders to ensure staff are well trained and equipped to deliver the curriculum as intended." (Ofsted May 2024)

"Governance is committed and very supportive. There is a systematic approach to monitoring and evaluation for encouraging and deepening Christian distinctiveness and the school’s vision....Cranham is like a family where all staff and governors work together for a common goal. They make sure each pupil is known, loved and flourishes." (SIAMS Report 2023)

Our Governors are always willing to hear from anyone with a comment, an issue or a concern, though formal complaints should follow the Complaints Procedure. To contact the Chair, please e-mail chair@cranham.gloucs.sch.uk

 Governance structure

cranham governing body composition 2025 2026 coloured version.pdf

Vacancy

Governor attendance

Remit of the Governing Body

Governors are responsible for a number of areas including attainment, finance, policies and procedures. Their role involves working closely with the Head Teacher, as critical friend providing challenge and support to ensure that every child can grow academically, socially, morally, spiritually, culturally and emotionally and create relationships underpinned by our Christian values. Together we aim to ensure all those who are touched by our school share our journey – love, live, laugh, learn.

What are the Governing Body’s core responsibilities?

Establishing the strategic direction, by

• Setting the vision, values, and objectives for the school

• Agreeing the school improvement strategy with priorities and targets

Meeting statutory duties Ensuring accountability, by:

• Monitoring progress towards targets

• Performance managing the headteacher

• Engaging with stakeholders

Contributing to school self-evaluation Ensuring financial probity, by:

• Setting the budget

• Monitoring spending against the budget

• Ensuring value for money is obtained

• Ensuring risks to the organisation are managed