What is the role of the Governing Body?

Governors have an important part to play in raising school standards.  Governing bodies accountable for the use of public funds, the quality of education provided and the wider contribution to the community

A school governors duties include: 

·         setting the strategic direction, policies and objectives

·         approving the budget

·         reviewing progress against the budget and objectives

·         challenging and supporting senior staff

·         playing a part in appointing staff

·         Provide Head teacher with support and advice

We would like to hear from you if you would like to become a School Governor.  Please contact the school for more information or email chair@benwick.cambs.sch.uk

Governing body membership in the past 12-months and committee membership is shown below: 

 Mark Gulbourne (Co-opted governor) – date stepped down 10/2/2025

There is no declaration of any relevant business and pecuniary interests for any governor

Chair of Governors: Darren Gore chair@benwick.cambs.sch.uk

Clerk to governors: Vanessa Lavender Vanessa.Lavender@cambridgeshire.gov.uk