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FITZJOHN’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
REPORT FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY LINK GOVERNOR VISITING
THE SCHOOL TO MONITOR THE CURRICULUM
Notes:
1. The Governing Body is required by law to agree the curriculum policy and to monitor and
review its implementation. Link Governors work with Subject Leaders in order to be able to
inform the Governing Body regarding the delivery of the curriculum.
2. Link Governors should consult the Headteacher and arrange a convenient time for a visit
with the Subject Leader. Discuss with the Headteacher and the Subject Leader the purpose
and structure of the visit. Ensure that the Subject Leader has a copy of this form.
3. If possible arrange to observe a teaching session.
4. Ask to see a range of books/work from each year group.
5. Avoid making value judgements when watching lessons/making comments on lessons.
6. During your visit, take a group of children outside the classroom and ask their views of the
school and your link subject.
7. After your visit, write a paragraph for ‘Meet the Governors’ on the school website and the
Focus.
Set out below are the questions which the Link Governor should ask the Subject
Leader. Any additional comments on the visit should be set out on a separate sheet.
REPORT ON ……………
Has the curriculum policy been amended since the last visit?
Has it been up-dated in accordance with the School Improvement Plan?
How is the curriculum planned? What schemes of work and methods of
assessment are being used?
How do you judge standards in the School? Can you show me samples of
work which demonstrate the levels of work attained?
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Continued over
How do you ensure that all children have access to this curriculum?
What have you planned to help you to do the job better? (Literacy, Numeracy
and Science leaders can share their work plans with Governors)
Are there issues of concern?
What do you think are the strengths and the areas for development in the
curriculum?
Are there budgetary or financial implications for the development of this area
of the curriculum?
Are there opportunities for this subject as part of our extended services?
Subject Leader’s name: …………………
Link Governor’s name: …………………
Date of visit:
Completed forms should be sent to the Chair of the Curriculum and Standards Committee.
Revised November 2013