Governing Body

The Governors of Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School (BRGS) work together to:

ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
contribute to the academy’s self-evaluation and understand its strengths and weaknesses, including the impact of their own work;
provide challenge and hold the Headmaster and other senior leaders to account for improving the quality of teaching, pupils’ achievement and behaviour and safety;
use performance management systems including the performance management of the Headmaster to improve teaching, leadership and management;
ensure solvency and probity and that the financial resources made available to the academy are managed effectively.

The governors are also trustees of the Academy Trust. The members of the Academy Trust are the chairs of the sub-committees of the governing body.

The terms of reference of the current sub-committees of the Governing Body can be found here:

Sub-Committee Terms of Reference

Admission Committee Terms of Reference

Updated: 18/10/2021 59 KB

Buildings, Health and Safety Committee Terms of Reference

Updated: 26/02/2022 17 KB

Curriculum Committee Terms of Reference

Updated: 18/10/2021 63 KB

Executive Committee Terms of Reference

Updated: 26/02/2022 18 KB

Finance and Audit Committee Terms of Reference

Updated: 24/06/2022 17 KB

The Chairman of BRGS Governing Body is Mrs. Donna Rawding and she can be contacted care of the school address and via the school telephone number 01706 234500.

Please find below various information regarding the Governing Body in a 'readily accessible form'. These documents include: