The role of this committee is to have oversight of the school’s finances, resources and personnel. Of paramount importance is the responsibility to ensure that a viable budget is prepared and adhered to and to oversee school finances, thereby ensuring that the school operates correctly according to all relevant regulations. The committee should also ensure that the premises meet appropriate standards of suitability and safety.
The committee’s oversight will include receiving reports from SLT members, reviewing and responding to available evidence (both internal and external), as well as challenging and supporting the leadership of the school.
School budget – Financial management
Appointment of Auditor – Auditor’s Report
Responsible Office Reports
Large contracts – Project management – Best Value
Pupil recruitment
Income streams
Staffing – issues – attendance – pay awards viability
Occupational Health reports
Assistance with senior appointments (as required by Headteacher)
Buildings & premises – site development
Site contracts
Health & Safety – Hazard control
Lettings
The committee may scrutinise any section of the School Improvement Plan which falls within the above Terms of Reference.
The committee may scrutinise any section of the SEF, but will focus predominantly on Leadership & Management.
These will be confirmed at a later date.
Approval of the above policies.
As stipulated in the schools schedule of delegated authority (financial).