Governance and Policies

Keith M Dunn OBE CMLJ Chair of Governors

Dear Parents,

At Chepstow School, Governors, staff, parents and pupils work together in a happy, creative and high attaining environment. Our pupils are exemplary; enthusiastic, polite, friendly and welcoming.  They are proud of their school and are fantastic ambassadors of our vision and values

The Governing Body is involved with our school at every level. This includes finance, safeguarding, staff appointments and teaching and learning. As Governors, we consider our most important role to be the safety, wellbeing and education of our pupils.

Our pupils achieve high standards across the curriculum. We are justifiably proud of all of them and would like to thank you the parents who encourage and support your children so admirably.

Governors are appointed to ensure that objectives are met, and that future planning is both visionary and realistic. We provide strategic direction for the improvement of the school; monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the school; and hold the school to account for the standards achieved and the quality of education. We are here to support and encourage our Headteacher, her Senior Leadership Team and all school personnel to ensure that every one of our pupils has access to an enriched education and to all the opportunities that they deserve.

The vice-chair, Kate Cliff, I and fellow Governors look forward to meeting as many of you as possible and very much hope that our school will be the first choice for the best education for your child. 

Keith M Dunn OBE CMLJ
Chair of Governors

Governors meet half termly and there are three non-statutory ‘work’ committees which meet to carry out most of the business:

• Standards, Teaching and Learning
• Wellbeing incorporating care, support and guidance
• Recruitment and Resources (Finance)

Governors also have the statutory panels to deal with disciplinary, pay and appeals matters.

Staff who wish to contact the Governors should first discuss the matter with the Headteacher.

Parents who wish to contact the Governors should contact the Headteacher’s PA and Clerk to the Governing Body.

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