Standards and performance committee

At Shireland Technology Primary, the Standards and Performance Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the operational day-to-day running of the Academy. It acts as a consultative body for the main Trust Board. It is the responsibility of the Standards and Performance Committee to:

• Act only in the Academy’s interest without regard to their private interests
• Not derive any personal benefit or gain from the Trust or Academy of which they are trustee
• Take professional advice on matters on which they are not competent
• Monitor the work of the Academy and report on the progress within the framework set by the board
• To act as a “critical” friend
• To offer support and guidance (but are not closely involved in the day-to-day running of the school)

The Committee is made up of nine members in total and these members comprise of:

• A trustee appointed by the Board as Chair for the academic year
• Two family governors
• One staff governor
• Three community governors appointed by the Trust  
• The Executive Principal or his representative
• The Principal of the Academy
• One co-opted trustee/governor