Welcome to Weald of Kent Grammar School for Girls. In this section you will find a short description of the work of the Local Governing Body (LGB) and some information on becoming a governor. You can also see our list of current school governors in the table below.

The Weald of Kent LGB is a committee of the Girls’ Learning Trust (GLT) Board. The full work of the LGB can be found in the GLT Governance Handbook.

A copy of the GLT Governance Handbook can be downloaded from the ‘Key Reports & Documents’ page on the Girls’ Learning Trust website - click here. This includes current Trust-wide statutory and governance information.  Any requests for current governance minutes should be directed to the GLT Head of Governance.

In summary, the role of the LGB is to:

• Set the strategic direction of the school in line with the GLT Strategy
• Monitor and challenge the progress of the school in achieving its priorities
• Ensure the school meets its statutory responsibilities
• Ensure the premises are well managed
• Report to the school’s stakeholders

We have a group of committed and dedicated governors with many years’ experience of being a school governor. They know the school well and bring much needed expertise to their role. Governors attend many school events and welcome the opportunity to meet parents on an informal basis.

From time-to-time we have vacancies for Parent and Appointed governors, and I would welcome an informal discussion with anyone interested in joining us as a governor.

If you have any questions about the work of the Weald of Kent Local Governing Body, please do not hesitate to contact me by email at chairofgovernors@wealdgs.org or by post to:

Robin Jones

Chair of Governors

c/o Weald of Kent Grammar School for Girls

Tudeley Lane

Tonbridge

Kent TN9 2JP

* or on termination of employment