Governing Body Remit
The purpose of the Governing Body is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. Its three core strategic functions are:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff;
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
Welcome message from Chair of Governors – Mr Bob Woods
Annual Governance Statement – 23/24
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)
NGA Code of Conduct & Guidance 2021
Governor Diversity
- target recruitment to address gaps in experience and diversity
- develop and adapt board practices to ensure full participation
- prioritise training and awareness-raising in identified areas
- address potential ‘blind spots’ through seeking wider advice and perspectives on current and upcoming opportunities, challenges and risk
Governors Activity Log
Governors Activity Log – 2021-22
Governors Activity Log – 2022-23
Governors Activity Log – 2023-24
Timetable for Governing Body meetings
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn | 23rd October 2023 |
| Spring | 18th March 2024 |
| Summer | 17th June 2024 |
| Autumn | 21st October 2024 |
Committee Meetings
| Committee | Term | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | Autumn | 23rd October 2023 |
| First Pay Review | Autumn | 18th October 2023 |
| Curriculum | Spring | 7th February 2024 |
| Finance | Spring | 18th March 2024 |
| Finance | Summer | 17th June 2024 |
| First Pay Review | Autumn | 16th October 2024 |
| Finance | Autumn | 21st October 2024 |
Members of the Governing Body
| Type of Governor | Name |
|---|---|
| Co-opted | Mr R Woods (Chair) |
| Co-opted | Mrs Y Etherington |
| Co-opted | Miss J Bruce |
| Co-opted | Mrs L Jenkins |
| Staff | Mr T Cuthbertson (Headteacher) |
| Staff | Miss C Smith |
| Parent | Mrs B Corrigan |
| Parent | Miss K Tallentire |
| Parent | Mr A Soppitt (Vice Chair) |
| LA | Cllr C Hunt |
| Associate (has voting rights) | Mrs J Harnaman |
Governors Interests
All governors and trustees are required to declare business and pecuniary interests that might affect their ability to make impartial decisions. Please find our register of Governor interests below.
Governor Vacancies
We currently have a vacancy for a parent governor. Please enquire at the school office for further information or speak to Mr Cuthbertson.
