Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School

School governors are people who wish to make a positive contribution to children’s education. No special qualifications are required, but enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education are important qualities to bring to a governor post.

What is the role of the governing body?

Governing bodies are responsible and accountable for all major decisions about the school and its future.  Governors have a legal responsibility to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement.  They set the school's vision and strategic aims, monitor and evaluate performance acting as a critical friend to the headteacher and ensure the school is accountable to those it serves.

Governing bodies are made up of key stakeholders:

• Parents - parent governors are elected by other parents at the school
• Staff - (including the head teacher) - teaching and other staff are elected by the school staff
• The community - the governing body appoints community governors i.e. members of the community
• The LA - the Local Authority appoints one or more local education authority governor/s

To contact our chair of governors, please get in touch with Ellen Loughhead, via the school office- Healey JIN, Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 8BN

The Governing Body at Healey School comprises of a fully committed team:

(Click on their name to read their pen portrait – keep posted as more are added).

Governors click here to access information 

Head Teacher- ex-officio

Staff governor- elected by school staff

Parent governor- elected by the parents of the pupils

Co-opted- appointed by the governing body