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 |
Ms Leanne Crompton |
Headteacher |
01.09.23 |
N/A |
Mr Malcolm Taylor |
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 |
Mr Daniel Munroe |
Foundation |
28.9.23 |
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(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 |
Leanne Crompton (Chair) | Malcolm Taylor |
Malcolm Taylor (Chair) |
Stuart Wade | Jeremy Thomas |
Leanne Crompton (Vice Chair) |
Michael Cornall | Malcolm Bold |
Ian Johnson |
Malcolm Bold | |
Joanne Casson |
Carol Whiting (Chair) | |
Maurice Smith |
Andrew Blyth | |
Daniel Munroe |
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 |
Ms L Crompton |
None |
Mr I Johnson |
None |
Mr M Cornall |
Hope Church. Association of chartered certified accountants |
Mr Andrew Blyth |
None |
Mrs Joanne Casson |
None |
Mr Daniel Munroe |
None |
Attendance Record
2023/24
FULL GOVERNING BOARD |
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28.9.23 | 28.9.23 | 15.11.23 | 15.11.23 | 21.3.24 | 21.3.24 | 20.6.24 | 20.6.23 | |
YES | NO | YES | NO | YES | NO | YES | NO | |
Mr Mr Taylor | X | |||||||
Rev J Thomas | x | |||||||
Miss L Crompton | x | |||||||
Mr S Wade | x | |||||||
Mrs C Whiting | x | |||||||
Mr M Bold | x | |||||||
Mr I Johnson | x | |||||||
Mr M Cornall | x | |||||||
Mr M Smith | x | |||||||
Mrs J Casson | x | |||||||
Mr A Blyth | x | |||||||
Mr Daniel Munroe | x |
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 | x | |||
Mr M Taylor | X | X | x | |||
Mrs J Jones | X | X | x | |||
Mr I Johnson | X | X | x | |||
Mrs J Casson | X | X | x | |||
Mr M Smith | X | X | x |
Name of Governor |
LEARNING AND WELLBEING COMMITTEE |
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2nd Feb | 2nd Feb | 18th May | 18th May | |
Yes | No | Yes | No | |
Mr M Bold | X | x | ||
Mrs C Whiting | X | x | ||
Mrs J Jones | X | x | ||
Mr S Wade | X | x | ||
Mr A Blyth | X | x | ||
Mr M Cornall | X | 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 | x | x | ||||
Rev J Thomas | 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 | ||||
Mr M Cornall | X | X | x | x | ||||
Dr E Khan | X | X | x | x | ||||
Mr M Smith | X | X | x | x | ||||
Mrs J Casson | X | X | x | x | ||||
Mr A Blyth | X | X | x | x |
2021/22
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 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 |
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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 | |
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 |