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We have adopted the circle model of governance which empowers schools to streamline their decision-making processes by reducing the reliance on committee meetings in favour of a more consolidated approach. Effective governance is based on six key features:
In the circle model no decisions are delegated down to committees, so all the power stays within full board meetings. Each full board meeting will have one main focus, such as curriculum or finance, and meetings are planned to match relevant school deadlines. So, a finance focussed meeting would be held when the budget needs approval, and a curriculum focussed meeting would be held to review results. It is up to the board to decide how many meetings should take place per year, but the standard minimum in a circle model is six full governor meetings per year - one per half term. Individual or pairs of governors are assigned to monitor areas that would have been covered by a committee. Please see below the structure of our Governing Body. If you are interested in a role, please contact the Chair of Governors to discuss this. The Chair of Governors may be contacted by email: cog@holtspurschool.co.uk Governing Board Membership and Areas of Responsibility 2025-2026
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