St Mark’s CE Primary School Governing Body

Terms of Reference for the Community and Welfare Committee

Adopted: October 2021

To be reviewed: October 2022

The committee meets at least termly to discuss, review and further develop the following aspects of the school’s work:

• Admissions Policy and related issues

• Attendance

• Participation in community activities

• Relationships with other schools, colleges, nurseries, playgroups and in the workplace

• Communication with parents

• Child Protection and Safeguarding

• Staff well-being

• Children Looked After and Previously Looked After

• Personal Development (Ofsted inspection judgement )

• Behaviour

• Complaints

• Extra-Curricular activities

• MOSAICS (St Mark’s Out of School Care Scheme)

• Transition of Natland and Oxenholme Pre-School to Governor-led provision

• Church school distinctiveness and SIAMS matters  

• Views of parents

• School Direct and partnership with University of Cumbria

• Mental health  

• Pupil Premium Strategy