King Edward VI Grammar School Chelmsford

Trustee Committees

Curriculum Committee

This Committee is concerned with all aspects of student life at KEGS. Every year it considers the updated curriculum, reasons for change and the impact on student choice. Examination results are studied and related issues discussed. Child Protection and the provision for both the Gifted and Talented and those with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND) are regularly revisited. Reports are received from the School Councils. The Committee looks at the schedule for educational visits and the range of extra-curricular activities available to students, ensuring that exemplary teaching is enhanced by the breadth of experiences offered

Finance, Premises, Audit & Risk Committee

The committee has responsibility for overseeing the management of the school finances, including their audit, alongside reviewing management reports, budgeting and the finance of projects as they arise. On the premises side it oversees the maintenance and lettings in respect of both the Broomfield Road and Bedford Fields sites and buildings and liaises with the Historic Foundation in any re-modelling and new building. The committee also takes responsibility for Health and Safety issues. It has a number of delegated authorities from the Board to facilitate its work.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee has the responsibility to review all Human Resource policies and procedures and recommend actions as appropriate to the Board. The Committee maintains an overview of staffing arrangements within the school including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, continuing professional development, pay, pensions and staff well-being.

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