Patcham Infant School & Nursery Class

Who are we?

All governors and any associate members have agreed to act according to the Patcham Infant School Governing Body Code of Conduct.  With the exception of the headteacher, all governors are appointed for a four year term but may resign at any time. Patcham Infant School Governing body has 12 governors on its constitution: 

• Headteacher governor -        the headmaster may choose to be a governor
• Staff governor -                      nominated from and elected by the staff
• 3 parent governors -              nominated from and elected by parents of pupils
• 6 co-opted governors -         appointed by the governing body on the basis of their skills and knowledge
• Local authority governor -    selected and appointed by the governing body with the approval of the local authority 

There is also a Clerk to the Governors who is appointed by the governors but has no vote.  Associate members may also be appointed from time to time to assist the governing body on the basis of their skills and knowledge.  Their voting rights are agreed by the full governing body but they never have a vote at full governing body meetings.

The Governing Body 2021-2022

Patcham Infant School Governing Body Declarations of Interest 2021

 Governors declare their interests at least annually and at each meeting it is checked whether they have an interest in any agenda item.  If there is a conflict then they do not vote on that item and the other governors decide whether it is appropriate for them to contribute to the discussion or need to withdraw.