Statutory Information
The Wells Free School Governing Body
Governors are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and have an important strategic part to play in school improvement. The Governing Body’s core functions are to ensure high standards of achievement for all children by:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff;
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
Articles of Association - to view click on this linkThe Governing Body consists of both elected and appointed governors:
The Wells Free School Register of Governors
Register of Trustee and Member Governors 2024-2025
Previous Governors Over Last 12 Months
Attendance Record
Full governing body (FGB) meetings are held at least three times per year and more often when needed. More detailed discussions are held in sub-committees or working party groups. The two sub-committees are Teaching and Learning (T&L) and School Business Management (SBM), both of which meet at least three times per year.
Copies of minutes and/or financial statements must be requested in writing to the governing professional, clerk@thewellsfreeschool.co.uk