Governors
The remit for the Governing Body is to:
- Oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
- Hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
Governing Body Composition:
All governors with the exception of the Ex-Officio and headteacher are appointed for a 4 year term
Type of Governor |
Number |
|
Foundation |
7 |
|
Headteacher |
1 |
|
Staff |
1 |
|
Parent |
2 |
|
Local Authority |
1 |
|
Observer |
1 |
Governors |
Type of Governor |
Date of Appointment |
Appointing Body |
|
Mrs Judith Jones |
Headteacher |
01.09.04 |
N/A |
|
Mr Malcolm Taylor(Chair) |
Foundation |
13.9.20 |
Elected by Parish Council |
|
Mr Ian Johnson |
Foundation |
20.3.21 |
Elected by Parish Council |
|
Mr Malcolm Bold |
Foundation |
13.9.20 |
Elected by Parish Council |
|
Mr Michael Cornell |
Foundation |
4.11.21 |
Elected by Parish Council |
|
Dr Emma Khan |
Foundation |
5.11.20 |
Elected by Parish Council |
|
Rev Jeremy Thomas |
Foundation |
13.04.10 |
Ex Officio |
|
Mr Maurice Smith |
Foundation |
3.2.22 |
Elected by Parish Council |
|
Mr Stuart Wade |
Staff |
1.10.18 |
Elected by staff |
|
Mrs Carol Whiting(Vice Chair) |
LA |
12.7.17 |
Nominated by council & appointed by Gov Body |
|
Mr Andrew Blyth |
Parent | 3.2.22 | Elected by Parents |
|
Mrs Joanne Casson |
Parent | 3.2.22 | Elected by Parents |
|
Claire Fairclough / Louise Blackledge |
Observer | 1/9/21 | Elected by Parish Council |
Specific Responsibilities:
|
SEND Governor |
Carol Whiting |
|
Data & Standards |
Carol Whiting |
|
Vulnerable Children |
Carol Whiting |
|
Link |
Carol Whiting |
|
Health and Safety |
Stuart Wade |
|
Admission Forum |
Malcolm Taylor |
|
Governor Forum Rep |
Michael Cornall |
|
School Council/Ethos |
Malcolm Taylor |
|
RE |
Michael Cornall |
|
Pupil Premium |
Carol Whiting |
Committee Structure – Terms of reference for committees are available on request for school
Finance |
Learning and Wellbeing |
Pay Committee |
|
To deal with all matters delegated by the Governing Body regarding finance, personnel and health and safety. |
To deal with all matters delegated by the Governing Body regarding standards in school and the curriculum | To make decisions about performance related pay for teachers |
|
MEMBERS |
MEMBERS | MEMBERS |
|
Jeremy Thomas |
Judith Jones (Vice Chair) | Malcolm Taylor |
|
Malcolm Taylor (Chair) |
Stuart Wade | Jeremy Thomas |
|
Judith Jones (Vice Chair) |
Michael Cornall | Malcolm Bold |
|
Ian Johnson |
Malcolm Bold | |
|
Joanne Casson |
Carol Whiting (Chair) | |
|
Maurice Smith |
Andrew Blyth |
Ad-hoc Committees:
- Staff Disciplinary
- Pupil Disciplinary
- Complaints
- Appeals
Three governors with no prior knowledge will be called alphabetically to form the committee.
Register of Interests
Name |
Pecunary/Personal Interest |
|
Rev J Thomas |
St Thomas PCC, Makerfield Community Trust, Linen & Woolen Stock Charity |
|
Mr M Taylor |
None |
|
Mr S Wade |
None |
|
Mr M Bold |
None |
|
Mrs C Whiting |
Director of Newton Westpark Nursery |
|
Mrs J Jones |
None |
|
Mr I Johnson |
None |
|
Mr M Cornall |
Hope Church. Association of chartered certified accountants |
|
Dr E Khan |
None |
Attendance Record
Name of Governor |
Dates of Finance Committee Meetings 21/22 |
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|
4.11.21 |
4.11.21 | 3.2.22 | 3.2.22 | 19.5.22 | 19.5.22 | |
|
Yes |
No | Yes | No | Yes | No | |
|
Rev J Thomas |
x | x | ||||
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Mr M Taylor |
x | x | ||||
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Mrs J Jones |
x | x | ||||
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Mr I Johnson |
x | x | ||||
|
Mrs J Casson |
x | |||||
|
Mr M Smith |
x | |||||
Name of Governor |
Dates of Learning and Wellbeing Committee Meetings 21/22 |
|||
|
3.2.22 |
3.2.22 | 19.5.22 | 19.5.22 | |
|
Yes |
No | Yes | No | |
|
Mr M Bold |
x | |||
|
Mrs C Whiting |
x | |||
|
Mrs J Jones |
x | |||
|
Mr S Wade |
x | |||
|
Mr A Blyth |
x | |||
|
Mr M Cornall |
x | |||
Name of Governor |
Dates of Full Governing Body Meetings Attended 21/22 |
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|
30.9.21 |
30.9.21 | 4.11.21 | 4.11.21 | 24.3.22 | 24.3.22 | 23.6.22 | 23.6.22 | |
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Yes |
No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | |
|
Rev J Thomas |
X | x | x | |||||
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Mr M Taylor |
X | x | X | |||||
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Mrs J Jones |
X | x | X | |||||
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Mr S Wade |
X | x | X | |||||
|
Mrs C Whiting |
X | x | X | |||||
|
Mr M Bold |
X | x | X | |||||
|
Mr I Johnson |
X | x | X | |||||
|
Mrs K James |
X | na | na | |||||
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Mr M Cornall |
X | x | x | |||||
|
Dr E Khan |
X | x | x | |||||
|
Mr M Smith |
x | |||||||
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Mrs J Casson |
x | |||||||
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Mr A Blyth |
x | |||||||
