The Governing Board of Broad Square Primary School is made up of volunteers from the local and wider community who bring a wide range of skills to support the Headteacher and members of the school's Senior Leadership team in their mission to develop an excellent provision for every child.  A member of staff and two elected parent governors are also invaluable members of the Board.

The role of the Governing Board is defined in its constitution.

Governors carry out their roles and responsibilities through the:

• Full Governing Board
• Committees that may be constituted to support the development of specific aspects of school life.

The main work of the governing Board is outlined below:

• Supporting the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership team in setting and reviewing the school's aims, policies and strategic direction, and meeting the challenges of running the school
• Undertaking the Headteacher’s performance management and monitoring the impact of staff appraisal
• Monitoring the well-being of pupils & staff
• Supporting school leaders` vision for improving the standards of learning, teaching and pupil achievement
• Agreeing the school’s budget and monitoring the impact of expenditure on the quality of teaching, pupil achievement and the learning environment
• Supporting the appointment of all staff
• Getting to know the school well and being ambassadors for it in the community
• Dealing with complaints or concerns about the school

Governors do not manage the school; professionals are employed to do this. Governors provide support and challenge and hold the school to account.

Governors sign a Code of Conduct each year – which outlines our responsibilities and the values and principles of undertaking a public service.

Governors access training opportunities relevant to their individual roles and are committed to Keeping Children Safe In Education.