York House usually has 10 to 12 governors, one of whom is the current Head Master of Merchant Taylors’ School.  Governors are unpaid and also act as Trustees of the York House educational trust.  

Governors' overall responsibility is to manage the school charity, provide strategic direction to the School and monitor its activities, providing both challenge and support.   Each Governor is linked with a specific area of the school so that he/she can develop in-depth knowledge and act as an advocate for it.

Governors regularly visit the School to watch productions, attend Open Day and New Parents’ evening and to see the school in operation. They also host an annual social event for all staff and for the Parents’ Association.

The full Board meets once a term but most of its work is carried out within four Committees who meet regularly and report back in detail to the full Board:

The Finance & General Purpose Committee  oversees the School’s financial performance, ensures that all procedures are of the highest standard and that budgeting is soundly based and prudent. It also ensures there is complete regulatory compliance, tight internal control and effective risk management.  It recommends an annual budget to the full Board, together with fee levels and plans for capital projects.

The Property Committee meets each Spring Term to consider the summer maintenance programme and also oversees the general maintenance of the school buildings and grounds. 

The Remuneration Committee meets each Spring and recommends salary levels for all staff for the following academic year. 

The Policy Committee meets each term and is responsible, with the Headmaster and Bursar, for ensuring that the School's policies comply with all necessary regulations and requirements.

Downloads to this page (see right) give a detailed statement of the Governors' responsibilities and also a list of individuals and their particular areas of interest.