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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 representation from teacher governors, parent governors and local education authority (LA) governors. The term of office is 4 years, and an apply-election process is adopted to ensure all candidates are given a fair chance.

All foundation governors are appointed by the parish church council, LA governors by the local authority and parent governors by the parents.  

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 meetings.

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 (Chair of Governors)

Term of Office: From 30.03.17 to 29.03.21
Governor Type: Chair of Governors, 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

Mr D Nightingale (Vice Chair)

Term of Office: From 21.06.16 to 20.06.20
Governor Type: Vice Chair of Governors, Foundation Governor
Specific Roles: Achievement and Standards Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Head teacher at Summerville Primary School

Mrs Patricia Wilson

Term of Office: From 30.03.14 to 29.03.18
Governor Type: Local Authority Governor
Specific Roles: Achievement and Standards Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: N/A

Miss Sara Roberts (Associate Member)

Term of Office: From 01.09.11 - ongoing
Governor Type: Local Authority Governor
Specific Roles: Staffing, Finance, Premises and Health & Safety Committee
Signed The Register: Yes
Details of any Conflicting Interests: Executive School Business Manager at Christ Church C.E and Lewis Street Primary School and Associate Member of the Staffing, Finance, Premises and Health & Safety Committee at Lewis Street Primary School

 

No voting rights

Mrs Shamila Gunatilleke

Term of Office: 12.03.18 to 11.03.22
Governor Type: Local Authority Governor
Specific Roles: TBD
Signed The Register: No
Details of any Conflicting Interests: TBD

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 OrtonAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Wendy McCormackAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Joanne ParkinsonAttendedAttendedAttended
Mr David NightingaleAttendedAttendedApologies
Mrs Beverley JacksonAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Patricia WilsonAttendedApologiesApologies
Mrs Denise GarnerAttendedAttendedAttended
Dr Tokunbo Joseph FasuyiNot AttendedNot AttendedNot Attended
Mrs Shamila GunatillekeAttended

Achievement and Standard Committee Attendance 2017/18

Autumn 17th October 2017Spring 6th February 2018Summer May 2018
Mrs Wendy McCormackAttendedAttendedApologies
Mrs Joanne ParkinsonAttendedAttendedAttended
Mr David NightingaleAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Beverley JacksonApologiesApologiesApologies
Mrs Elizabeth CrossAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Patricia WilsonApologiesAttendedAttended
Dr Tokunbo Joseph FasuyiApologiesAttendedNot Attended

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

Autumn 17th October 2017Spring 6th February 2018Summr May 2018
Mrs Wendy McCormackAttendedAttendedApologies
Mrs Joanne ParkinsonAttendedAttendedAttended
Miss Rebecca OrtonAttendedAttendedAttended
Mrs Denise GarnerApologiesAttendedApologies
Miss Sara RobertsApologiesApologiesAttended
Mrs Shamila GunatillekeAttended