The Governing Body
Introduction
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is a Foundation School. Foundation Schools are devolved from the Local Authority and the governors of the school have increased roles and responsibilities.
Governing boards have three core strategic functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its students, and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
Committees
Our full Governing Body meets regularly over the year. Responsibilities are also delegated to sub-committees in certain areas. These sub-committees are:
- Education Committee
- Facilities and Resources Committee
- Joint Consultative Committee
At meetings, our Governors receive information, discuss key issues and are involved in the decision-making process on matters affecting the strategic direction of the school.
Further Information
Further information on the membership of our Governing Body, Governors pecuniary interests and the committee structure can be viewed/downloaded by clicking on the links below.
Governing Body Committee Structure and Key Responsibilities 2025-2026
Attendance at Governing Body Meetings
Governing Body Committees – Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference for the Governing Body and its committees are shown below:
Terms of Reference of committees will be reviewed annually in the Autumn term.