Governor Allowances Policy
Christian values
The specific Christian Values of Love, Respect and Courage underpin, and are intrinsic to the ethos and belief of Saint James Church of England Primary School.
Our Vision
At Saint James we accept challenges, take risks and work to make positive change in ourselves and our community. Focusing on building resilience and compassionate relationships allows everyone to flourish. Using our Christian values to guide us, we develop skills to navigate rough seas and transform our world.
Be strong and courageous and do it.
1 Chronicles 28:20
Background
This policy was developed with reference to the National Governance Association regulations.
It is acknowledged that whilst governors are volunteers, being a governor is not a cost free activity. This Governing Body believes that the payment of allowances as stipulated below is important as it gives equality of opportunity for all members of the community and so is an appropriate use of school funds.
Payment of Allowances
All governors will be entitled to claim the actual cost incurred in the discharge of their responsibilities for the following:-
Travel Expenses – Governors can, if they so wish, claim travel expenses to and from training sessions, conferences and other local/ national governor events at which they might be representing the Governing Body. This does not include travel to and from home to school for attendance at governing body meetings or similar.
Reimbursement will be at the rate of 45 pence per mile for car journeys or at the normal travel rate on public transport. (HM Revenue and Customs approved mileage rates 2025).
A budget limit of £100 for this express purpose is agreed by FGB for the academic year 2025/26. This will be subject to annual review.
Implementation
Governors wishing to make claims under these arrangements, should complete a claim form available from the School Finance Officer, attaching receipts or evidence of the cost incurred, and return it to the school within two weeks of the date when the cost was incurred. Once approved by the Head Teacher, claims will be processed by the Finance Officer.
Claims will be subject to independent audit and may be reviewed at any time by the Chair of the Resources Committee or Head Teacher as part of routine financial procedures.