Meet the Local Advocates

Our Local Advocates are very proud of Castle Cary Primary School and work hard to promote the welfare and ethos of the school.  Local Advocates essentially wear two governance hats - to monitor outcomes for children against the individual school improvement plan, acting as a critical friend to the headteacher and as a link role holders who monitor against Trust wide objectives.

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Local Advocates are responsible for Stakeholder engagement, providing local intelligence and strategic focus. All our Advocates are volunteers with a wide range of complementary skills which are harnessed to benefit the school. 

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The Local Advocate Board (LAB) are made up of 2 parent governors, the headteacher and at 3 co-opted Advocates appointed by the Trust Board. The term of office is four years.  Individuals are appointed on the basis of their ability to contribute to the work of the LAB and come from a wide range of backgrounds, including business and education. The Chair and Vice-Chair are appointed annually via a vote amongst the LAB. 

The Clerk, which is an independent paid role, will arrange, administrate and record all meetings and advise on areas of protocol and procedure that need to be adhered to.  

We have 4 LAB meetings a year at which all Advocates are expected to attend. 

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Our Local Advocates take an active part in the school throughout the year and all have at least one specific area of responsibility which links them with members of staff.  We spend time understanding the learning that happens in the classroom.

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If you would like to see the minutes of our Local Advocate Board meetings please request a copy from the school office. To be a Local Advocate is an important and demanding role but very rewarding.  We are deeply committed to the success and well-being of the children at Castle Cary Primary School.  If you would like to find out more or are interested in joining us please get in touch, the application form can be found here.

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