Bigland Green is a community school which is managed by a governing body which has the collective responsibility for the strategic direction of the school. The Headteacher is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school and implementing the policies and procedures adopted by the governing body. The governing body at Bigland Green comprises of the following:
- 2 Parent governors elected by the parents of the children on the school’s roll
- 1 Governors nominated by the local authority (LA)
- 4 co-opted governors as minimum and up to 8 co-opted governors to ensure the necessary skills and experience to hold the school to account and provide the required support
- 1 Headteacher
- 1 Staff member representing the teachers and the support staff working in the school
Member of the governing body take part in a range of school based activities to support and provide challenge; and hold the school accountable for improving the quality of teaching, pupils’ achievement and pupils’ behaviour and safety. Governors present a brief annual report to parents.
Names and photos of the current governors are displayed in the main foyer. Please click on this link for further details of individual governors, a record of attendance to meetings and declaration of interest.
Governors’ term of office and appointment details can also be found on the above link.
The governors’ handbook for 2026/27 can be downloaded from this link which include governors’ terms of reference.
Governors can be contacted through the school office. Written communication should be addressed to: The Chair of Governors, Bigland Green Primary School, Bigland Street, London E1 2ND. Emails can be sent to admin@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk
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