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Governors

Role of the Governors

 

Being a school governor is a very rewarding job. It gives you the opportunity to have a say in the development of the school. As a governor you will also be involved and aware of the latest developments in the way that children are being educated.

There is a team of Governors at Christ Church, including representing from teacher governors, parent governors and local education authority (LA) governors. The term of office is 4 years, and an apply-electron process is adopted to ensure all candidates are given a fair chance.

 

What do Governors do?

Promote high standards.

Set targets for pupil achievement.

Appoint the head and deputy

Assist with managing the school's budget.

Discuss current curriculum issues.

Have involvement in devising action plans.

 

How does a Governing Body work?

Closely with the Executive Headteacher and Head of School.

Makes decisions collectively as a team.

Often delegates decision making to committees.

Conducts most of its business at meeting

Governor Profiles

Ms Denise Garner

Term of Office: From 26.05.15 to 27.05.19
Governor Type: Foundation Governor
Specific Roles: H&S, Staffing, Finance, Premises and Health & Safety Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Nothing to declare

Mrs Wendy McCormack

Term of Office: From 01.09.15 to 31.08.19
Governor Type: Executive Headteacher
Specific Roles: Achievement and Standards Committee, Staffing, Finance, Premises and Health & Safety Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Nothing to declare

Mrs Joanne Parkinson

Term of Office: From 01.09.15 to 31.08.19
Governor Type: Foundation Governor
Specific Roles: Achievement and Standards Committee, Staffing, Finance, Premises and Health & Safety Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Nothing to declare

Ms Rebecca Orton

Term of Office: From 30.03.17 to 29.03.21
Governor Type: Parent Governor
Specific Roles: Staffing, Finance, Premises and Health & Safety Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Parent of a child at the school, Relationship: Mother - S Orton employed as Welfare Assistant, Aunt - S Steele employed as a LSA

Mrs Elizabeth Cross

Term of Office: From 01.11.16 to 31.10.20
Governor Type: Foundation Governor
Specific Roles: Safeguarding SEND, Achievement and Standards Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Nothing to declare

Miss Beverley Jackson

Term of Office: From 30.03.17 to 29.03.21
Governor Type: Foundation Governor
Specific Roles: Achievement and Standards Committee, Staffing, Finance, Premises and Health & Safety Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Nothing to declare

Dr Tokunbo Joseph Fasuyi

Term of Office: From 30.03.17 to 29.03.21
Governor Type: Parent Governor
Specific Roles:
Signed The Register:
Details of any Conflicting Interests:

Mr D Nightingale

Term of Office: From 21.06.16 to 20.06.20
Governor Type: Foundation Governor
Specific Roles:
Signed The Register:
Details of any Conflicting Interests:

Mrs Patricia Wilson

Term of Office: From 30.03.14 to 29.03.18
Governor Type: Local Authority Governor
Specific Roles:
Signed The Register:
Details of any Conflicting Interests:

Governor Attendance

Attendance at Governor Meetings 2015-2016

Autumn 10th November 2015Spring 1st March 2016Summer 12th June 2016
Miss Denise GarnerAttendedAttendedAttended
Miss Elizabeth CrossAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Gaynor SmalleyAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Lyn BoardmanAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs P WilsonAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Wendy McCormackAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Angela BleasdaleNo ApologiesNo ApologiesApologies - Accepted
Ms Joanne ParkinsonAttendedAttendedAttended
Ms Rebecca OrtonAttendedAttendedAttended
Rev. Anne-Louise CritchlowAttendedAttendedAttended

Full Governing Body Meeting Attendance 2016/17

Autumn 1st November 2016Spring 6th March 2017Summer 10th July 2017
Mrs Lyn BoardmanAttendedAttendedResigned
Mrs Wendy McCormackApologiesAttendedAttended
Mrs Joanne ParkinsonAttendedAttendedAttended
Rev. Anne-Louise CritchlowAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Elizabeth CrossAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Gaynor SmalleyAttendedAttendedResigned
Mrs Patricia WilsonAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Beverley JacksonApologiesAttendedApologies
Mr David NightingaleAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Denise GarnerAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Angela BleasdaleAttendedAttendedResigned
Mrs Rebecca OrtonApologiesAttendedAttended

Achievement and Standard Committee Attendance 2016/17

Autumn 11th October 2016Spring 7th February 2017Summer 16th May 2017
Mrs Lyn BoardmanAttendedAttendedResigned
Mrs Wendy McCormackAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Joanne ParkinsonAttendedAttendedAttended
Rev. Anne-Louise CritchlowAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Elizabeth CrossAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Gaynor SmalleyAttendedAttendedResigned
Mrs Patricia WilsonAttendedAttendedApologies
Mrs Beverley JacksonAttendedAttendedAttended
Mr David NightingaleAttendedApologiesAttended

Staffing, Finance, Premises and Health & Safety Committee Attendance 2016/17

Autumn 11th October 2016Spring 7th February 2017Summer 16th May 2017
Mrs Lyn BoardmanAttendedAttendedResigned
Mrs Wendy McCormackAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Joanne ParkinsonAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Denise GarnerAttendedAttendedApologies
Mrs Angela BleasdaleAttendedAttendedResigned
Mrs Rebecca OrtonAttendedAttendedAttended
Miss Sara RobertsAttendedAttendedApologies

Full Governing Body Meeting Attendance 2017/18

Autumn 14th November 2017Spring March 2018Summer July 2018
Miss Becky OrtonAttended
Mrs Wendy McCormackAttended
Mrs Joanne ParkinsonAttended
Mr David NightingaleAttended
Mrs Beverley JacksonAttended
Mrs Patricia WilsonAttended
Mrs Patricia WilsonAttended
Mrs Denise GarnerAttended
Dr Tokunbo Joseph FasuyiNot Attended

Achievement and Standard Committee Attendance 2017/18

Autumn 17th October 2017Spring 6th February 2018Summer May 2018
Mrs Wendy McCormackAttendedAttended
Mrs Joanne ParkinsonAttendedAttended
Mr David NightingaleAttendedAttended
Mrs Beverley JacksonApologiesApologies
Mrs Elizabeth CrossAttendedAttended
Mrs Patricia WilsonApologiesAttended
Dr Tokunbo Joseph FasuyiApologiesAttended

Staffing, Finance, Premises and Health & Safety Committee Attendance 2017/18

Autumn 17th October 2017Spring 6th February 2018Summr May 2018
Mrs Wendy McCormackAttendedAttended
Mrs Joanne ParkinsonAttendedAttended
Miss Rebecca OrtonAttendedAttended
Mrs Denise GarnerApologiesAttended
Miss Sara RobertsApologiesApologies