Chatsworth Academy is now part of The Sovereign Trust
Governor Volunteer Sessions are intended to enable Governors to better understand the daily working practice of the school. By engaging in the classroom with students and members of staff it is envisaged that Governors will develop their awareness and understanding of the school which will in turn better enable them to support and challenge the school in its progress forward.
At the end of each session the teacher who has led the session will discuss the experience of the session with the Governor. This discussion will be based around three key questions which the teacher will present. No written report will be produced.
At subsequent Full Governing Body Meetings, Governors who have participated in the programme will provide a verbal account of their experience to the Governing Body which will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
It is expected that each of these Governor Volunteer Sessions will be an open, positive and enriching experience for all parties. The intention of the sessions is to support our growth as a school community and enable us to share the excellent work within the school with one another. In the unlikely event of any problematic issue arising individuals must immediately refer the matter to either the Headteacher or the Chair of Governors.