How we work

The full Commonweal Governing Body normally meets twice a term (6 times a year). However most of the detailed work is carried out by 3 sub-committees (Curriculum; Finance and Planning; Personnel) who usually meet two weeks before the full governing Body. Time limited, task oriented groups or committees are set up as and when required. Chairs of sub-committees and any extant groups, come together as the Chairs Coordinating Group that meets one week after the full governing body. The roles, responsibilities, accountability etc of these sub-committees is set out in the Scheme of Delegation.

Currently within the mix of governors currently serving, the Governing Body has access to the following range of skills:

• Administration/ Secretarial
• Auditing
• Buildings maintenance / Facilities management
• Business setup / enterprise
• Care work / Social work / Special needs
• Consultancy / Problem solving
• Contract writing / Contract management
• Construction
• Creative Arts
• Early years
• Education / Teaching
• Budget Handling
• Finance / Accountancy
• Healthcare
• IT/Computers
• Legal/Contracts / Purchasing/Negotiation
• Listening/Counselling / Communication
• Management (middle/high level)
• Marketing / Design / PR / Desktop publishing
• Personnel / Recruitment
• Project work / Implementation
• Public speaking / Event organisation
• Quality & Best Practice
• Sales
• Security / Health & Safety
• Sports coaching
• Statistics / Data analysis
• Telecommunications
• Training / Development