Governors’ 5-year Strategic Plan 

One of the key functions of the Governing Board is to set the strategic direction for Downsway School and to undertake long term development planning for the future.  We originally devised a 5-year strategic plan in 2016 after consulting with staff, children and parents. The plan was revisited in 2018/19, during which we revised our key goals. In 2024, we merged our strategic plan with our governors’ development plan. The plan has four goals:

Our goals are:

• To support the school effectively in setting and maintaining its vision and ethos
• To monitor and hold school leaders to account in fulfilling their educational responsibilities
• To ensure the sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources
• To ensure the board is as effective as possible in carrying out its responsibilities

In working towards our goals, we recognise the importance of

• positive and supportive working relationships with all members of the school community including parents/carers, staff and, where appropriate, external education specialists.
• high but realistic expectations of all involved in enabling our pupils to achieve the best of which they are capable

The Governing Board

Autumn 2026