Purpose

• To ensure that every child has access to the full National Curriculum including
 religious education.
• To agree Curriculum policies and schemes of work as written by the Headteacher and Staff and provide the information to the Governing body.
• To support the Headteacher and Staff in the development of a curriculum framework.
• To prioritise curriculum developments according to need.
• To monitor national test results and make comparisons with other schools using the information to approve targets set for school improvement.
• To recommend statutorily required annual targets to the Full Governing body for approval.
• To monitor the Performance Management cycle as it relates to curriculum developments.
• To ensure draft policies are prepared or regularly reviewed for Governing body approval in respect of sex education, home school agreements, pupil discipline and pupil admissions.
• To provide guidance in the development of Policy provision and procedures in line with the following areas:
  • Inclusion (including SEN, Gifted and Talented, Looked After Children,)
  • Attendance and Punctuality,
  • Behaviour for Learning,
  • Safeguarding of children (including Child Protection; Anti Bullying; Health & Safety and Illness),
  • Celebrating Student Achievement and Successes.
  • Healthy Food and Drink Provision,
  • Curriculum,
  • Uniform and Student Appearance,
  • Home School Agreement,
  • Extended Schools
• To consider pupil view points and opinions
• To consider parent and community points and opinions
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To receive and review annual data relating to attendance, exclusions, SEN, and Gifted and Talented
• To monitor and report on use of Pupil Premium.
• To monitor and ensure that relevant aspects of Equality Act are actioned.