Welcome from the Chair of The Local Governing Body

Our Local Governing Body is made up of elected parents, teachers and New Horizons Trust appointees, all of us with the primary task of offering support and challenge to the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team in order to make our school the best it can be for the children in our care. As Governors we are able to fulfill our responsibilities and make decisions from a position of strength because we know our school well and are often a visible presence in the building during the working day. Each Governor monitors one or more curriculum subjects, not only meeting with the Subject Leader but also dropping in on lessons and talking to pupils who we find are proud to show us their work and to tell us about what they have learned. Governors are involved in many other aspects of school life, not least in forming part of the Interview Panel when new staff are appointed.

As an experienced Governing Body, it has been our belief that New Horizons Seaside Primary delivers outstanding provision for our children in all aspects of school life, so we were proud and delighted when that belief was validated following our Ofsted Inspection back in March 2025. We are so grateful for the dedication of our staff, not only for their work in the classroom but for their commitment to the residential visits and clubs that do so much to enrich the children's learning. In the year ahead, members of the Local Governing Body will continue to work diligently for our children and families.

Sue Main

Chair of Governors