Community Council
Governance of our school
The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust is the governance body that is responsible for Cippenham School.
For more information on the Trust and how our governance structure works, please visit www.elliot foundation.co.uk (Trust Governance and Community Council documents) noting in particular the Scheme of Delegation and Accountability and Representation documents.
The Trust Legal and Governance Director can also be emailed on jem.shuttleworth@elliotfoundation.co.uk
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 the school
The ambition, appropriateness and effectiveness of the school’s curriculum for its children.
The well-being of pupils, families and staff
Supporting Senior Leaders to achieve the school's identified priorities for the academic year
Community Councillors are a very much valued group of volunteers appointed from current parents, staff and interested individuals from the wider community. They play a crucial role in our school offering challenging but positive and proactive support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership team on behalf of the children and the community that the school serves alongside. Ensuring all hold the highest aspirations and expectations for our pupils.
Community Councillors are appointed from current parents, staff and pupils alongside committed individuals from the wider community. Councillors have an interest in the education and wider opportunities offered by the school to all pupils and give their time to 'supporting the school to be the best they can be.'
If you are interested in finding out more about the Cippenham School Community Council, please contact Dawn Parker, Clerk to the Community Council (dawn.parker@cippenhamschool.org.uk).
