There are 3 core functions to school governance:

• To provide a strategic view.
• To be a supportive but critical friend.
• To monitor performance.

As a Local Governing Body under the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, we work with the Head Teacher and other senior leaders to ensure that children in our care receive an excellent education.

The Local Governing Body is also responsible for Little Fishes Nursery.

Governors are unpaid volunteers and, with the exception of staff governors, do not have to be education professionals. Each governor serves for up to a four-year term. A chair and vice-chair are elected by the Governors once a year. The Local Governing Body is supported by a clerk, to help organise its business.

There are different types of Governors, including Foundation Governors (appointed by the churches of St Nicolas and St Mary as the school's founding body and the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust), Parent Governors (elected by parents of children at the school), Staff Governors (nominated by staff) and Co-opted Governors (appointed by governing body).

The Local Governing Body meets every half-term with additional subcommittees and working parties as required. The minutes of each meeting are publicly available.

You can contact the Chair of Governors via the school office office@stnm.org.uk or phone 01273 454470.

The Headteacher attends all Local Governing Board meetings. The Local Governing Body can invite other members of staff or the local community to attend meetings.

Governors are required to declare their business and financial interests at the beginning of each academic year. Please click here to see details of our current local governors.

If you are interested in becoming a Governor we would be delighted to hear from you. Please do ask a Governor or the school office if you would like further information.