St James’ Catholic High School Finchley Catholic High School Governance at St James’ Presentation by: Neville Haneef - Chair St James' Catholic High School Science & Sports College ‘I have come that they may have life and have it to the full’ John 10:10

Composition of St James’ Governing Body Foundation Governors7 Foundation – Parent2 Staff (including Headteacher)3 Elected Parent-Governor3 Local Authority appointment1 TOTAL 16 Associate GovernorUnder discussion

 RE and Curriculum  Admissions  Pupils Wellbeing  Resources  Staffing  Leader’s Strategy All Committee: with elected leaders supported by the Clerk to the Governors

 Headteacher performance review panel (2 nominated governors)  Standing Committee (Admissions Appeal/Staff Appeal)  Responsible Officer

Curriculum Area:  RE  English + Media studies (6 th Form)  Mathematics  Sports and Science  ICT  PE  Technology (Design Technology, Construction, Food)  MFL  Art  Performance Arts  History + Politics 6 th Form)  Geography + Travel & Tourism (6 th Form)  Business (Business studies, economics, vocational business)  Hairdressing  Law (6 th Form)  SEN (CAST, enriched curriculum)  Gifted & talented  Personal Development curriculum (Careers, citizenship, PSHE, work related)

 Attendance at scheduled meetings  Monitoring & Challenge  Headteacher reports  Working with SLT and staff  Governing Body reports  Focus on particular areas of the curriculum  Policy, statements and documents  Participation in school activities  Development and training