Governors are volunteers who collectively make up the schools Governing Body. The Governing Body comprises of individuals drawn from the school’s community, both as elected and appointed members.

The Headteacher is a Governor and the school also has elected Parent and Staff Governors and the Local Authority may also appoint a Local Authority Governor.

Our Chair of Governors is Paul Bradley and he and can be contacted via the school office or by email at governance@bwcet.com

The role of a Governor is an important one. Governors play a crucial role in the leadership of our school. They share in the strategic responsibility of promoting high educational standards on and ensuring that the school is conducted as a Catholic school. The overall role of Governors is to support and challenge the school leaders to provide the best possible education for all children.

Governors attend at least three full Local Governing Committee meetings a year, will have a monitoring role which helps them develop a deeper understanding of the school and may also sit on a sub committee where specific issues are considered such as admissions, staffing, finance or standards.

Governors are expected to attend training which is provided free of charge and are required to undertake annual safeguarding training.

Governors are accountable to the Bishop and must ensure that, at all times, they act in good faith and in the best interests of the school, exercising care and skill using their knowledge and experience.

Governance Arrangements

How To Become A School Governor

If you require further information on the roles of a Governor or you are interested in becoming one, contact the school.