Governance
Governance of Griffin
Griffin Primary School is currently being governed centrally by the Operations Group acting under delegated authority from our Trust Board. You can find out more about how governance works here.
In the longer term, local representatives (pupils, parents, staff and wider community) will be supported to form an advisory Community Council to provide local knowledge, understanding and expertise around ethos, vision and curriculum on behalf of the community that the school serves.
If you have any questions about our governance structure please contact Katie Stobbart, Head of Legal and Governance (katie.stobbart@elliotfoundation.co.uk).
You can contact the Chair of the Trust Board, Mr D Gallie, via office@elliotfoundation.co.uk or 0207 278 7131.
Welcome and Introduction to our Community Council
The Trust governance model recognises that Community Councils are, whilst a full and formal part of the governance structure in line with the Trust’s Articles of Association, wholly advisory bodies who focus on:
- The ethos and values of Griffin
- The ambition, appropriateness and effectiveness of our curriculum for our students
- The wellbeing of students, families and staff
Community councillors are a much valued group of volunteers that play a crucial role in Griffin offering challenging but positive and proactive support to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team on behalf of the children and community that Griffin serves. They know and celebrate the strengths of the community alongside holding the highest aspirations and expectations for our students.
Community councillors are appointed from current parents/ carers, staff and staff alongside committed individuals from the wider community. Councillors have an interest in the education and wider opportunities offered by Griffin to all pupils and have some free time to give to supporting the school.