The Carshalton High School for Girl's Local Governing Body is a committee of the Girls' Learning Trust (GLT) Board. Further details about the Trust and Trust governance can be found on the Trust's website:

Details about the work of the LGB can be found in the Governance Handbook on the GLT website. 

In summary, the role of the Carshalton Girls LGB is to:

• Set the strategic direction of the school in line with the GLT strategy.
• Monitor and challenge the progress of the school in achieving its priorities.
• Ensure the school meets its statutory responsibilities.
• Ensure the premises are well managed.
• Report to the school's stakeholders.

The LGB meets three times a year, once each term. Governors know the school well and bring different expertise and skills to their role. The Chair is appointed by the Trust Board annually. 

The Chair of the LGB is Ms Anita Patel. If you wish to contact the Chair of the LGB please email: governance@girlslearningtrust.org or by post:

Chair of Governors
c/o Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street
Carshalton
SM5 2QX