School Governors
On the 21st July 2014 the school achieved 'Governormark' accreditation.
Role of School Governor
What do School Governors do?
Governors work as a team to:
•promote high standards of educational attainment at their school
•set targets for pupil achievement
•take general responsibility for the conduct of the school
•manage the school's budget , including deciding how many staff will work there
•make sure that the National Curriculum is delivered via a broad and balanced provision
•report on pupils' achievement in National Curriculum assessments and examination results
•act as a 'critical friend' to the school
•be prepared to undertake training and develop their role
•participate in the appointment of senior staff (including appointing the Head Teacher) and regulate staff conduct and discipline ; and
•draw up an action plan after an inspection by the Office of Standards in Education (OfSTED)
Why do Schools Need Governors?
Every school has a Governing Body to represent the local community - "the stakeholders" in the running of our schools. School Governors bring external support perspectives from ordinary life and the staff, and the Local Authority to help secure the best possible education for the children in the school. They have important responsibilites like managing the school budget, overseeing the curriculum and appointing staff.
How are Governors elected?
Foundation Governors are appointed through the Archdiocese. Parent Governors are appointed by Parent Governor Election through the school as and when a vacancy arises. LEA Governors are appointed through the Local Authority via a Panel and recommendation. Staff Governors are appointed via staff election at the school.
Our School Governing Body
School Governing Body
Chairperson: Mr B Bielby - Chair of all committees
Vice Chair: Mr T Robinson
Headteacher: Mrs P Wade
Foundation Governors: Mr Kerr
Mrs P Marsh Link Governor Literacy
Deacon K Taylor
Mrs Reid - Link Governor Attendance and RE
Mrs Neal - Link Governor SEND and EYFS
Elected Parent
Governors Mr Michael Burke
Mrs McDonald
LA Governor - Vacancy
Elected Staff Governor Mrs Mowatt
Clerk to the Governors Mrs A Shepherd
Please contact Mrs Shepherd, Clerk for further enquiries regarding contact or vacancies of the Governing Body.
The next Full Governing Body Meeting provisional date is July 2018.
Governors complete a declaration of interest at each sub-committee and Full Governing Body meeting. There are no business or financial interests noted or governance roles in other schools.
Governors' Term of Office Academic Year 2016/17:
|
Governor |
Category of Governor |
Committee |
Term of Office |
Register of Business Interest |
Attendance to relevant committees 2016/17 |
|
Mrs Patsy Wade |
Headteacher |
All committees |
n/a |
Nil |
Attended all meetings |
|
Mr Brian Bielby |
Chair |
All committees and Chair all committees |
01.09.14 - 31.08.18 |
Nil |
Attended all meetings |
|
Mr Tom Robinson |
Vice Chair |
Finance/Health and Safety/Staffing and Vice Chair of those committees |
01.09.14 - 31.08.18 |
Nil |
Attended all meetings |
|
Mrs Sharon Ewing |
Parent |
Curriculum |
15.02.13-14.02.17 |
Nil |
Attended 6 out of 9 meetings |
|
Mr Michael Burke |
Parent |
Finance/Staffing |
15.02.17 - 14.02.21 |
Nil |
Attended all meetings |
|
Mrs Pat Marsh |
Foundation |
Finance/Staffing/Curriculum |
01.09.14 - 31.08.18 |
Nil |
Attended 6 out of 9 meetings |
|
Mr Ian Kerr |
Foundation |
Finance/Staffing |
01.09.14 - 31.08.18 |
Nil |
Attended all meetings |
|
Mrs Teresa Reid |
Foundation |
Finance/Staffing/Curriculum |
01.09.14 - 31.08.18 |
Nil |
Attended all meetings |
|
Deacon Taylor |
Foundation |
Finance/Staffing |
01.09.14 - 31.08.18 |
Nil |
Attended all meetings |
|
Mrs Jo Mowatt |
Staff |
Curriculum/Finance/Staffing |
01.09.13-31.08.17 |
Nil |
Attended all meetings |
|
Mrs D Neal |
Foundation |
Curriculum |
01.09.14-31.08.18 |
Nil |
Attended all meetings |
Remit of the Governing Body and Committees
The Governing Body is the strategic lead of the school and has a vital role to play to ensure
every child has the best possible education.
Governors govern rather than manage. They provide direction and focus by performing a vital strategic role.
The Governing Body key roles are:
• To provide strategic direction for the school. For example, through the development and
participation in the School Development Plan.
• To act as a critical friend to the Headteacher. For example, responding to the
Headteacher’s Report, providing question and challenge through monitoring of the
School Development Plan.
• To ensure accountability. For example, through agreeing and monitoring the budget and
monitoring standards and progress in achievement.
Specifically, the Governing Body:
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Is accountable for the performance of the school
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Helps shape the school’s future direction
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Monitors and reviews the performance of the school
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Makes decisions about the school’s budget and staffing
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Makes sure the school provides for all its pupils, including those with special needs
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Is at the heart of how a school operates
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Is responsible for how the school is performing. We have to be prepared to
support and challenge the Headteacher by gathering views, asking questions and deciding
what’s best for our pupils.
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Undertakes our own training needs analysis to ensure we stay up to date with training programmes to provide the very best support we can for the school.
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Is made up of volunteers, with members representing a range of
interests and professions. As such we aim to provide a representative group of the local
community.
Committees
Governing Bodies are formally required to deal with Committees using a whole range of Regulations and Statutory Instruments. The ever growing pressure and complexity of business has made it essential for Governing Bodies to discharge their increased responsibilities.
The effective use of Committees ensure good working practices and the Government wants to enable Governing Bodies to choose ways of working that suit them and the school best so that they can carry out their functions most effectively and help their school improve further.
The Structure of our Committees:-
|
Name of Committee |
Committee members |
Chair |
|
Curriculum |
Mr Bielby, Mrs Wade, Mrs Neal, Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mowatt, Mr Robinson |
Mr Bielby |
|
Finance |
Mr Bielby, Mrs Reid, Mrs Wade, Mrs Marsh, Mr Burke, Deacon Taylor, Mr Kerr, Mrs Mowatt, Mr Robinson |
Mr Bielby |
|
Buildings/Premises/Health and Safety |
Mr Bielby, Mr Robinson, Mrs Reid, Mrs Wade, Mr Kerr, Mr Burke |
Mr Bielby |
|
Staffing |
Mr Bielby, Mrs Reid, Mrs Wade, Mr Burke, Mr Kerr, Mrs Mowatt, Mr Robinson, Mrs Marsh, Deacon Taylor, Mrs McDonald |
Mr Bielby |
|
Pupil Welfare, Discipline and Exclusion |
Mr Bielby, Mr Robinson, Mrs Reid, Mrs Wade, Mr Kerr, Mrs Marsh, Deacon Taylor |
Mr Bielby |
|
Headteacher’s Performance Review |
Mr Bielby, Mrs Marsh, Mr Kerr, Deacon Taylor |
Mr Bielby |
|
Complaints |
Mr Bielby, Mrs Reid, Mr Robinson, Deacon Taylor |
Mr Bielby |
