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Hello and welcome to this brief introduction to the governors of South Gosforth First School. We hope that the following information explains a little about who we are and what we do.

The full governing body is made up of 11 governors and is supported by Newcastle local authority governor services. Full governing body meetings are held 4 times per year. During these meetings, governors receive various reports, documents and updates from the Head Teacher, as well as from governor services. Governors are also assigned to a 'sub committee' which also meet regularly throughout the academic year.  Each of these sub committees also share important information and give feedback during full governing body meetings and clear next steps for action or importance are identified and followed up in subsequent meetings. Many agenda items can be approved by governors at sub committee meetings, however certain items can only be approved at full governing body meetings with all governors present.

The full governing body is made up of 11 governors and is supported by Newcastle local authority governor services. Full governing body meetings are held 4 times per year. During these meetings, governors receive various reports, documents and updates from the Head Teacher, as well as from governor services. Governors are also assigned to a 'sub committee' which also meet regularly throughout the academic year.  Each of these sub committees also share important information and give feedback during full governing body meetings and clear next steps for action or importance are identified and followed up in subsequent meetings. Many agenda items can be approved by governors at sub committee meetings, however certain items can only be approved at full governing body meetings with all governors present.

Parent governors can be a good source of information about the school and may be able to offer support and advice if you have particular queries.

Governors are happy for you to approach them directly if you see them in school at the start or end of the school day - Please feel free to say hello or have an informal chat about anything which you would like to discuss. Alternatively, if you leave a message and your contact details at the school office then these can be passed on to a parent governor and they will get back to you. The Chair of Governors can be contacted in the same way. If you prefer to use email then send your message to: admin@sgfs.uk, making sure to include the name of the governor who you wish to contact in the subject box and this will be passed on to the appropriate person as soon as possible.

It is not the role of parent governors to deal with complaints. These should be discussed with the relevant member of school staff e.g. a class teacher, the Deputy Head Teacher or Head Teacher. The school does have a complaints procedure. This is available in the ‘Policies’ section of our school website, or a copy can be obtained from the school office if further information is required. 

It is important to mention that whilst governors are happy to talk to parents and carers about many aspects of our role, some elements of what we do and what we discuss in governor meetings are strictly confidential and therefore cannot be discussed with anyone who isn't on the governing body. We will however always endeavour to help and support parents and carers as much as possible, or at least point you in the right direction of someone who can.

The governing body is always keen to find out the views of parents, carers and other members of the school community to share ideas on how the school should be developing and moving forward in the future. Please feel free to share your thoughts with us at any time, using the communication channels outlined above.

We look forward to continuing to work with school staff, families and other stakeholders in the future to uphold South Gosforth First School's high standards and to maintain its profile at the centre of our community.