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    • Governor Information and Key Documents

     

    At Our Lady of Compassion, we are committed to openness, accountability and effective governance. We publish key information about our Governing Body to help parents, carers and members of our school community understand how governors support and challenge the school to ensure the very best outcomes for our children.

    Governor Profiles and Fact Files

    Our governor profiles provide information about each member of the Governing Body, including:

    • Governor category and appointing body
    • Term of office
    • Areas of responsibility and link governor roles
    • Relevant skills and experience
    • Committee memberships
    • Business and pecuniary interests
    • Relationships with school staff or other governors (where applicable)

    These profiles showcase the breadth of expertise and commitment that governors bring to supporting the school.

    Governor Fact Files

    Terms of Reference

    The Governing Body operates through a structure of committees, each with clearly defined responsibilities. The Terms of Reference set out how the Governing Body and its committees work, including:

    • Their delegated powers and responsibilities
    • Membership arrangements
    • Quorum requirements
    • Meeting procedures
    • Reporting arrangements

    These documents ensure that governance is effective, transparent and focused on driving continuous school improvement.

    OLC Governor Terms of Reference

    Governor Attendance

    Governors are expected to attend meetings regularly and play an active role in the life of the school. Attendance records for Full Governing Body and committee meetings are published annually, demonstrating governors' commitment to fulfilling their responsibilities and supporting the strategic leadership of the school.

    OLC Governor Attendance and Business Matrix 2025-2026

    Financial Benchmarking

    As part of our commitment to transparency and value for money, we publish information about the school's financial benchmarking. This allows stakeholders to compare the school's financial performance and expenditure with similar schools nationally.

    Financial benchmarking helps governors to:

    • Monitor the effective use of school resources
    • Ensure funding is directed towards improving outcomes for pupils
    • Challenge spending decisions where appropriate
    • Support long-term financial planning and sustainability

    You can view the school's financial benchmarking information through the Department for Education's benchmarking service.

    Schools Financial Benchmarking Service

     

    Together, these documents demonstrate the Governing Body's commitment to strong leadership, accountability and ensuring that every child at Our Lady of Compassion receives the highest quality Catholic education in an environment where they can flourish and "live as Jesus taught us." ✝️🌟

     

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