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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

2022/23

Name of Governor	FINANCE COMMITTEE
	3rd Nov	3rd Nov	2nd Feb	2nd Feb	18th May	18th May
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rev J Thomas	X		X
Mr M Taylor	X		X
Mrs J Jones	X		X
Mr I Johnson		X	X
Mrs J Casson	X			X
Mr M Smith	X		X

Name of Governor	LEARNING AND WELLBEING COMMITTEE
	2nd Feb	2nd Feb	18th May	18th May
	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

	FULL GOVERNING BOARD
Name of Governor	29th Sept	29th Sept	3rd Nov	3rd Nov	23rd Mar	23rd Mar	22nd June	22nd June
	YES	NO	YES	NO	YES	NO	YES	NO
Mr Mr Taylor	X		X
Rev J Thomas	X		X
Mrs J Jones	X		X
Mr S Wade	X			X
Mrs C Whiting	X		X
Mr M Bold	X		X
Mr I Johnson	X			X
Mr M Cornall	X		X
Dr E Khan	X			X
Mr M Smith		X	X
Mrs J Casson		X	X
Mr A Blyth	X		X

2021/22

Name of Governor	Dates of Finance Committee Meetings 21/22
	4.11.21	4.11.21	3.2.22	3.2.22	19.5.22 CANCELLED	19.5.22 CANCELLED
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rev J Thomas		x		x
Mr M Taylor	x		x
Mrs J Jones	x		x
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 CANCELLED	19.5.22 CANCELLED
	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
	30.9.21	30.9.21	4.11.21	4.11.21	24.3.22	24.3.22	23.6.22	23.6.22
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rev J Thomas		X		x		x	x
Mr M Taylor	X		x		X		x
Mrs J Jones	X		x		X		x
Mr S Wade	X		x		X		x
Mrs C Whiting		X	x		X		x
Mr M Bold	X		x			X	x
Mr I Johnson	X			x	X			x
Mrs K James	X			na		na	na
Mr M Cornall	X		x		x		x
Dr E Khan	X		x			x		x
Mr M Smith					x		x
Mrs J Casson					x			x
Mr A Blyth					x		x

St Thomas's CE Primary School

Hodnet Drive,
Ashton in Makerfield,
Wigan WN4 8PQ

office@ashtonsaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk

Main Contact: Miss Suzanne Burgess

SEN Contact: Mrs Fairclough

office@ashtonsaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk