About School

School Governors

The governing body of Meols Cop High School is made up of:

4 LEA governors
7 Parent governors
5 Staff governors
4 Community governors
(Quorum 6)

Parliament has given a range of duties and powers to governing bodies under the Education Act.  The governing body has general responsibility for the conduct of the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement (Section 21 Education Act 2002).  This includes:

  • Setting appropriate targets for pupil achievement at Key Stages 3 and 4.
  • Managing the school's budget, including  determining the staff complement and making decisions on staff pay in accordance with the current School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document.
  • Making sure that the curriculum for the school is balanced and broadly based and in particular that the curriculum includes the National Curriculum, Religious Education and Sex Education.
  • Reporting National Curriculum assessments and examination results to parents, the LEA and to the DfES.
  • Appointing the headteacher and deputy headteacher.
  • Establishing and reviewing annually a performance management policy for staff appraisal.
  • Managing governor's duties to pupils with Special Educational Needs under Seftion 317 of the Education Act 1996
  • Drawing up an action plan after an inspection

The governing body and headteacher work in close partnership.  The governing body exercises the functions listed above with a view to fulfilling a largely strategic role in the running of the school.  The framework is established by:

  • Setting aims and objectives for the school.
  • Adopting policies for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Setting targets for achieving those aims and objectives.

The Governing Body of Meols Cop High School meets once a term but there are a number of smaller committees:

  • Finance Committee Meet monthly
  • Environment Committee Meet monthly
  • Curriculum Committee Meet Half-termly
  • Performance Management Committee Meet termly
  • Disciplinary & Attendance Committee Meet monthly
  • Staffing and Pay Review Committee Meet on an as and when basis
  • Complaints Committee As and when basis

The Chair of the Governing Body is:                
Mr A McQueen

The Clerk to the Governors is:            
Mrs. S. Porter

If you have any queries concerning the school or your child please contact either of the above, in writing, via the school.