Governing Body

Local Governing Body

Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is a member of the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust (YCST), a multi-academy trust based in Harrogate.

The Board of Trustees of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is accountable in law for all decisions about its schools. You can learn more about the structure of the Trust, the trustees and their role on the Trust website. Click here for the relevant page.

Although the Trust and its trustees are accountable in law for all decision about its academies, this does not mean that the Board is required to make all the decisions itself. Many decisions can and should be delegated to the local governing bodies. The Trust delegates a range of powers to the Skipton Parish Church of England Local Governing Board in a 'scheme of delegation'. This legal document can be read below:

Scheme-of-Delegation

The Local Governing Body for Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School collectively works to raise standards and support the overall development of all pupils. This involves providing a strategic view for the school, supporting recruitment and allocation of resources, acting as a critical friend to the Headteacher and the senior leadership team and ensuring accountability.

Parish C of E Primary School is fortunate in having a dedicated and enthusiastic Local Governing Body. The governing body is made up of foundation governors, elected parent and staff governors, the incumbent of Holy Trinity, Skipton and the Headteacher. The following also attend local governing body meetings: the Deputy Headteacher and the Governance Professional. 

The Chair of the Local Governing Body can be contacted via email to cofg@parish.ycst.co.uk