Meet Our Governors
Our School Governing Body
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.
School Governing Body
The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of:
- 7 Foundation governors - 2 Vacancies currently
- 2 parent governors
- 1 local authority governor - 1 Vacancy currently
- 1 staff governor
- 1 headteacher
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- Set the aims and objectives for the school
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
OUR GOVERNING BODY
| Headteacher | Mary Price |
| Parent Governors | Amanda Ali (Chair)
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| Staff Governor | Allison Stowell |
| Local Authority Governor | |
| Foundation Governors | Fr Philip Kuzhiparambil Julia Thomas Margaret Williams Saffron Rainey Paul Shevlin (Vice Chair) |
| Clerk to the Governors | Jo Holmes |
GOVERNING BODY RESPONSIBILITIES 2024-2025
Committee membership is decided at the first Full Board meeting of each academic year
| COMMITTEES | MEMBERS | COMMITTEE CHAIR |
| Admissions | Julia Thomas, Mary Price, Paul Shevlin, Fr Philip Kuzhiparambil | Julia Thomas |
| Personnel | Amanda Ali, Mary Price, Margaret Williams, Paul Shevlin | Amanda Ali |
| Pupil Discipline | Julia Thomas, Margaret Williams | Margaret Williams |
| Complaints* | Margaret Williams, | Margaret Williams |
| Staff Dismissal/Discipline* | Amanda Ali, Paul Shevlin | Amanda Ali |
| Staff Dismissal/Discipline Appeals* | Margaret Williams, Saffron Rainey | Margaret Williams |
| Appeals* | Saffron Rainey | Saffron Rainey |
*Clerk to be confirmed prior to meeting as it may be more appropriate to use an external clerk
LINK GOVERNORS
| Looked After Children LAC | Julia Thomas |
| Early Years Foundation Stage | Amanda Ali |
| Safeguarding, Child Protection | Margaret Williams / Julia Thomas |
| Special Education Needs | Amanda Ali |
| RHSE | Margaret Williams |
| RE | Fr Philip Kuzhiparambil and Margaret Williams |
| Safer Recruitment Training | Mary Price / Julia Thomas / Margaret Williams / Amanda Ali |
| E-Safety & Web Site Compliance | Mary Price |
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SELF EVALUATION FORM RESPONSIBILITIES
| Progress against previous inspection issues | All Governors responsibility |
| The Quality of Education |
RE, Curriculum and Standards Committee |
| Behaviours and Attitudes | Saffron Rainey and Julia Thomas |
| Personal Development | Margaret Williams, Fr Philip Kuzhiparambil
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| Leadership and Management | All Governor Responsibility |
| Evaluating the quality of Early Years Education in Schools | Amanda Ali and Allison Stowell |
| Overall effectiveness | All Governors responsibility |
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Full Name | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | End of Term | Date if Stepped Down in last 12 months | Appointed by |
| Nicola O'Dwyer | 01/01/2017 | 11/04/2025 | Headteacher | ||
| Julia Thomas | 01/01/2017 | 4 years | 31/08/2024 | n/a | Diocese |
| Margaret Williams | 01/01/2017 | 4 years | 31/08/2024 | n/a | Diocese |
| Amanda Ali | 01/06/2018 | 4 years | 17/06/2026 | n/a | Parent |
| Sarah Dudley | 01/10/2018 | 4 years | 01/10/2022 | 24/01/2023 | Diocese |
| Allison Stowell | 27/11/2019 | 4 years | 27/11/2023 | n/a | Staff |
| Neil McDonough | 09/09/2020 | 4 years | 31/08/2024 | 24/01/2022 | Diocese |
| Martyn Ruscoe | 07/06/2022 | 4 years | 06/06/2026 | 24/02/2025 | Parent |
| Paul Shevlin | 16/02/2024 | 4 years | 31/08/2026 | n/a | Diocese |
| Phil Tiddy | 16/01/2023 | 4 Years | 31/08/2026 | 31/03/2025 | Diocese |
| Ron Pugh | 24/11/2021 | 4 years | 23/11/2025 | 24/01/2024 | LA |
| Saffron Rainey | 24/11/2021 | 4 Years | 31/08/2025 | n/a | Diocese |
| FrPhilip Kuzhiparambil | 21/07/2023 | 4 years | 31/08/2027 | n/a | Diocese |
RELEVANT BUSINESS AND PECUNIARY INTERESTS*
| Governor | Business Interests | Role in other Schools | Other interests |
| Saffron Rainey | Zuben Sustainables Ltd (seller of insulation products etc) Fuimus Services Limited (property development) | ||
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| No other interests Declared |