Unit 302 2.1 - 2.2

WRITTEN EVIDENCE RECORD
                                           
USE THIS SHEET TO RECORD WRITTEN EVIDENCE : Tick as appropriate                                             * CANDIDATE STATEMENT   * WITNESS STATEMENT   * KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCEREMEMBER TO SIGN IT AND GET IT SIGNED AS APPROPRIATE. |
Reference the criteria covered at the side as appropriate – remember to look holistically across a range of units. Add further criteria as you progress. | CRITERIA REFERENCE |
Roles and responsibilitiesSchool governors – Lead schools, they are there to give long term strategic direction to how schools are run, and make sure the head is doing her job properly. Governors discuss and have input on:-   * School policies, such as discipline, dress, sport, bullying and homework   * Long term plans and the futures of schools   * How the budget will be spent   * How the school will try to reach performance targets   * Drafting the annual reports to parents   * Hiring and firing staff   * Complaints from pupils, staff and parents   * Repair and maintained of schools buildings   * Use of school premises outside school hoursThe governing body often appoints a certain group of governors to look at specific issues such as the schools finance, staffing, curriculum and premises.The senior management team - (S.M.T) is usually made up of the head teacher and deputy head. In some schools there may also be assistant or senior head teachers, with particular responsibilities like leading a key stage or certain subjects. Sometimes a SENCO might be a member also. Their role is to set the strategic direction of the school and then manage it and discuss issues that have to be put before the school governors. They also lead any changes and make sure the school is delivering to its students.SENCO - (Special Needs Co-ordinator) is a member of staff who is responsible for the children that need special needs education within a school. They have to follow the SEN policy.   All schools have a...