Beaumont School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

“Governors… give thorough, often exemplary consideration to all aspects of their responsibility.”

(Ofsted Report)

The Governors are responsible for the overall direction of the School and for its general oversight. Working closely with the headteacher, they formulate policies for the school and ensure that those policies are implemented. Two sixth form observers attend meetings and participate in the work of the governing body. Their advice is valued.

The governors meet for one day per year to plan for the longer term and determine their input to the School Development Plan.

The governing body comprises seven members elected by parents, five co-opted community members (the majority of whom are parents of current or past pupils), four nominated by the County Council, three (two teachers and one other) elected by the staff, and the headteacher. The governing body meets at least twice a term, but additionally works extensively through committees and working groups.



Governors in session

John Ingamells, Chair of Governors,
is in the foreground