Governance

The Board appoints separate committees in relation to the following areas of responsibility:

Education

• Making, reviewing, creating and developing policies.
• Commissioning regular independent inspections and reviews of the entire school.
• Establishing policies with regard to enrolment of students, class and form sizes.
• Determining policies with regard to codes of conduct and sanctions for students.

Pastoral and Safeguarding Committee

• To monitor and advise on implementation of best practice surrounding safeguarding and child protection.
• Review and monitor pastoral care practices and structures.
• Ensure policies and procedures related to safeguarding, pastoral care, and wellbeing of students are reviewed and updated.

Talent

• Appointing the CEO and members of the leadership and business teams.
• Establishing remuneration levels as well as conditions of service for all staff.
• Determining policies with regard to codes of conduct and appropriate sanctions.

Finance and Risk

• Outlining annual capital and operating budgets.
• Setting school fees and building fund contributions.
• Establishing funding and investment policies.

Building

• Leasing the land that the school occupies.
• Taking responsibility for maintenance of current buildings.
• Planning the development of new facilities and premises.

Development and Alumni

• Generating inward investment beyond school fee income specifically managing Placement Rights and Sponsorship in School.
• Strategically positioning marketing, communication and alumni activities.