The Governing Board

School governors are volunteers who work as a team, alongside the Headteacher to set the vision, aims and policies of the school. Their primary aim is long-term vision and accountability, with the Headteacher responsible for day-to-day mangement.

The governing board has three core functions:

1. Strategic Leadership

Governors work with the headteacher to establish the school's overall vision, ethos, and strategic direction, outlining aims and objectives for the future.

They participate in strategic planning and policy development to ensure the school's continuous improvement.

2. Accountability

Governors are responsible for monitoring and holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils.

They review progress towards achieving the school's aims and objectives and ensure the curriculum is well-taught.

3. Financial Performance

Governors are responsible for approving and overseeing the school's budget, ensuring that financial resources are used effectively and well spent.

They also make key decisions regarding the school's staffing and the number of staff employed.

The role of school governors is explained in this short video

The role of school governors and trustees

Please use the following links for more information about our Governors

Governor Details

Governor Biographies

End of Year Update from the Governors at Funtington Primary School - 2024-2025

The governing board at Funtington Primary School have been pleased to continue to play a key role in supporting the school to thrive over the past year. The governors have worked alongside school staff in many important ways - for example, by managing the school budget, including supporting investment in new technology and in OPAL. During the OFSTED inspection in Autumn 2024, the governing board were praised for its strong support of the school. The governors have been actively involved in everything from curriculum discussions and staff recruitment to overseeing building repairs and playground upgrades. They’ve also helped introduce wraparound care for families and championed staff wellbeing. The board meets every month during the school year and works closely with school leaders to make sure every decision benefits our pupils, staff, and wider community.

If you are interested in joining our governing board, please contact our Chair, Mr Michael Gauntlett by email: chairofgovernors@funtingtonprimaryschool.co.uk