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Bratton Primary School

Governors

A Message from our New Chair of Governors

Dear Parents and Carers,

For the last 2 years it has been my privilege to serve on the Bratton Primary School Governing Body under the Chairpersonship of Lindsay MacDuff. Having served as Chair for 2 years, Lindsay is now stepping down as Chair (although I am happy to say, he is staying on as a governor) and I have stepped into the role. I would like to thank Lindsay for his leadership over the last 2 years, and I look forward to his continued contribution to the work of our board.

We are so fortunate at Bratton Primary School to have a fully engaged Governing Body. It is no small enterprise these days to be a school governor, requiring many hours of engagement and significant consultation across a wide range of subjects, but our FGB continues to thrive and operate effectively in support of our wonderful leadership team and staff at BPS.

The role of the Governing Body is strictly strategic. We exist to act as a “critical friend” to school leaders, providing both challenge and support. Key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic Leadership: Defining the school’s vision, ethos, and development plan.
  • Accountability: Performance managing the headteacher and analysing pupil progress and attainment.
  • Financial Oversight: Ensuring the budget is allocated effectively to meet the needs of the children, including areas like Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
  • Compliance: Ensuring legal duties are met, particularly regarding safeguarding and health and safety.

These are not small things, and I am so grateful for all of my colleagues on the FGB, our highly experienced Clerk of Governors, and the experts on whom we rely at Wiltshire Council, all of whom bring insight and experience to our work.

We are currently finalising our Strategic Objectives for the next 2 years, and it is my intention that these be published on our school website in due course.

Over the last 2 years I have come to know some of you, and I hope to get to know more of you during this school year.

In the middle of last year some of you may have seen my “Governor Profile” in the newsletter. For those that missed it – please see it below. In the meantime, I hope you and your children have a great and safe school year.

Lorna Sellick

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