Greetings from the Chair of Governors

Hello and welcome to The Peak Federation.  We hope you are considering the federation for your child’s education.

Whenever I, or other Governors, visit the school we are always impressed by the hard-working, calm and happy atmosphere we see.  We know the whole staff are working hard to make the whole school experience challenging and satisfying, but at the same time ensuring the pupils are happy, motivated and safe.  These themes were commented on by the Ofsted inspector.

I believe the biggest testimony to the school is the pupils themselves, and you will find them quoted all over this prospectus.   After having read the information, should you have any further queries, do not hesitate to contact the Headteacher or ask for a school visit.  Then you can see it in action!

I truly believe the future is a genuinely exciting one for all involved with the school.

We look forward to welcoming all children into The Peak Federation school family!

Chair of Governors

Terms of Reference

• The Performance Management Committee will be at least three governors, excluding the Headteacher and staff governors. The Headteacher will advise on all issues, except on their own pay. The Performance Management Committee will receive information from the External Adviser in relation to the Headteacher’s statutory annual Salary Review.

Frequency of Meetings

The Performance Management Committee will meet once a year, normally, in the autumn term, to carry out the statutory setting of Headteacher targets, in full consultation with the School Improvement Partner. The Performance Management Committee will meet as required after the SIPs visit to carry out the annual salary review of the Headteacher. The Committee may also have to consider changes to the Headteacher’s Individual School Range.

Any Governor or person with a direct personal or pecuniary interest will withdraw from the meeting.

Resources Committee

This is a subcommittee of the FGB, with delegated tasks relating to Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Premises and Financial management. It meets termly. 

 Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Committee

This is a subcommittee of the FGB with delegated tasks relating to the Curriculum (Intent, Implementation and Impact) through reviewing the school’s approaches to teaching, learning and assessment. In particularly, this board also has a remit to ensure that vulnerable children are fully supported so that they may have any disadvantages diminished. This includes having a particular interest in the needs of our pupils with special educational needs (SEND) and/or those in receipt of Pupil Premium Grant.

Historical information is available on request from the office.

 Governing Board Diversity Indicators 

The Governing Board Diversity Review was completed in the Summer Term 2023. This is available for inspection upon request. Contact Beccy Ibbotson, Clerk to Governors at info@grindleford.derbyshire.sch.uk