Independent School Administrative System - Every school is administered by a board of governors comprising a chairman, vice-chairman and roughly up to 20 members. These are made up mainly of professionals and school Alumni.

The board of governors is responsible for appointing the Head and has a major say in the appointment of other school staff. The board also oversees the general running and development of the school and plays an important role in fundraising for new facilities.

The Head of the school is a combination of an academic principal and CEO. He/she is responsible for the care and discipline of the children and for the management of the whole school. The Head is usually assisted by 2 deputy heads, one for academic matters and one for pastoral (the welfare and social well-being of the children).

Each school also has a Registrar to deal with enrolments, admissions etc, and a Bursar who deals with all financial matters - collection of school fees, preparation of end of term bills, disbursement of pocket money.

Every Independent school has a resident qualified nurse (sometimes called matron or San Sister) who can give medical advice and treatment, but who refers children to a school doctor (who may be resident or who visits on a daily basis).

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