RESOURCES COMMITTEE

The purpose of the Resources Committee is to ensure that the school makes effective use of its resources and delivers value for money to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children attending the school and nursery.

The school’s resources consist of:

• Finance (funding and income)
• Personnel (all teaching and non-teaching staff)
• Facilities (site, buildings and equipment)

The Resources Committee meets twice a term and works with the Senior Leadership Team to review and monitor the school’s:

• Annual budget with reference to the priorities identified in the School Development Plan
• Medium and long term financial strategy
• Staffing structures and performance management policies
• Programme of building maintenance and improvements
• Health and safety policies
• Procurement of supplies and services

The Resources Committee supports the strategic role of the Governing Body by carrying out the functions delegated to it, preparing reports and making recommendations for Governing Body approval concerning the management of school resources.

The members of the Resources committee are appointed annually. This year the committee members are:

Mr Stefan Howarth – Chair of Resources

Mrs Anne Eyre – Vice Chair

Mrs Lynda Townsend

Mr Peter Hines

James Fairfax

Mrs Kate Wilcock, Headteacher

Mrs Sue Bladen, Business Manager