The governing body at Nether Green Infant School is comprised of a combination of appointed, elected and co-opted governors. It is responsible along with the head teacher for the general running of the school.

The role of the governors is to:

• Decide (with the headteacher and the LEA if appropriate) the aims and policies of the school, and how the standards of education can be improved.

• Decide the conduct of the school - that is, how in general terms it should be run

• Help to draw up (with the headteacher and staff) the school development plan

• Decide, with due consultation, how to spend and monitor the school's budget

• Ensure that the National Curriculum, Foundation Stage and Religious Education are taught, and to report National Curriculum assessment results

• Select teaching staff for the school, and deal with other staffing matters in consultation with the headteacher

• Monitor the state of the school premises and equipment

• Act as a link between the local community, the school and the City Council

The full governing body meets formally at least once a term with additional meetings of subcommittees when necessary. Once a year a report is written to parents and an open meeting is held.