About the Local Governing Body

The main task of the LGB is to provide overall governance for the direction of the school. They report to the Coastal Learning Partnership Board. Board of Governors has legal responsibilities which are, broadly, these;

• set strategic direction for the school
• follow the Trust's Scheme of Delegation
• establish appropriate panels and committees in line with Trust requirements
• helping to establish (with the Head Teacher) the aims and policies of the school and how educational standards can be improved
• establish the principles on which the conduct of the school is based
• recommend the appointment of the Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher
• provide appropriate levels of accountability to the Leadership Team
• approve and monitor the School Development Plan
• monitor the budget approved by the Trust
• ensure that Religious Education is taught and the agreed Curriculum is taught
• draw up an action plan, after inspection, and ensure that it is monitored effectively
• ensure that the Human Rights Act is not infringed
• ensure Health & Safety practices are followed
• ensure that rigorous Child Protection procedures are used, that Safer Recruitment is effectively implemented and that the Prevent Agenda is understood within the school

The whole LGB meets monthly each term. Committees meet as necessary, to carry out their duties. All Governors can be contacted through the school.

A register of pecuniary interests is performed annually and obtained when a new Governor joins. Any business interests are declared at each meeting.

Our current Chair of Governors is Mr Jon Travell.

If you wish to contact him please send correspondence to the following address:

School Office
Queen's Park Infant Academy
East Way
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH8 9PU

Email: governance@coastalpartnership.co.uk