GLA Community Committee

Note - this will launch at Rowanfield Infants in 2026-27 (see governance tab for current Parent Advisory Group structure).

Our school needs community members to join our Community Committee (CC) The information about the CC can be seen below.

A new remit in 4 parts:

Community Committee Champion Roles:

In addition to the Head Teacher, the composition of the CC within each school will be:

The Committee Overview:

• The term of office for all Champions will be 3 years except for parents who will be required to step down when their child leaves the school. The Chair will be elected from/ by the Community Committee and will be invited to attend Academy Improvement Board meetings with Senior Leaders.
• The committee will meet 3 times per year (Aut/Spri/Sum)
• All committee members will need to complete safeguarding training, level 1 as a minimum and will need to have DBS clearance
• Role overview - Champions will undertake school visits & activities in line with their role – e.g. pupil champions will work with the Head to undertake pupil voice activities to understand the ‘lived experience’ for children in our schools – at least two visits each year. A very short report format will need to be completed after each visit/ activity. This will be shared at the next committee meeting.
• Those champions that are interested, may also attend training to enable them to join panels for exclusions or disciplinary and conduct issues.

Training and support:

• GLA induction session – x2 hours in-person – 4-6pm at Rowanfield Junior School GL51 8HY
• x3 committee meetings per year – 6-8pm in the individual schools
• x3 training sessions linked to the champion role – x2 in-person; x1 via Teams
• Opportunities for networking and partnership with champions in other GLA schools
• Optional – training for panels