Welcome from the Chair of Governors

On behalf of the local governing board (LGB) I would like to welcome you to our school. Here at Christ Church, we strive to nurture a life long love of learning that will stay with children well beyond their time here, giving them the skills, confidence and creativity to make a positive contribution in the future. We are a small, friendly community that takes the time to get to know one another. As governors, it is our job to ensure that the school is meeting the needs of its pupils through a broad and rich curriculum and diverse enrichment opportunities. We believe that by working together to celebrate and support each others' talents, we hope to inspire young minds to reach beyond the stars and grasp their dreams. 

James Pope 

(Chair of Governors)

Purpose of the local governing board

The role of the local governing board is to maintain strong oversight and compliance with the responsibilities delegated by the Trust Board as set out in the DGAT Scheme of Delegation.

The LGB is delegated responsibilities within the three core functions of governance. These being:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff
• Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent

If you are interested in becoming a Governor, please contact us.

Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor. We have also provided a Register of Governor Interests.

The LGB does not currently operate committees.

If you wish to contact the Governing Body, this can be done through the Clerk to Governors who can be contacted through the school office, clerk@christchurch-chelt.gloucs.sch.uk.