The main governing body governors are:-
John Donohue (Chair- Foundation Governor ), Mrs Claffey (Head Teacher), Mike Thorogood (Co-Vice Chair- Foundation Governor), Ruth Longley (Co-Vice Chair- Foundation Governor), Mrs Bowers (Staff Governor), Nicholas Hodges (Local Education Authority Governor), Fr Steven Purnell (Parish Priest), Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly (Foundation Governor), Brendan Geraghty (Foundation Governor), Jonathan Jenkins (Foundation Governor), Raymond Mutimba (Parent Governor) and an Associate Governor, Mrs Coster (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator).
The body of governors would normally consist of twelve individuals.
Currently there are ten governors (and two associates) with a vacancy for a Foundation Governor and a Non-Teaching Governor.
From September 2012, the body has merged its two main sub committees (Building & Finance and Staff & Curriculum) back into the main body. When we had the sub committees, it was found that Headteacher and the Chair of Governors were attending six meetings a term, including two Full Governing Body (FGB) meetings. Also the other governors were attending at least four meetings a term. This caused a lot of repetition and the meeting were often very lengthy.
We are currently having two FGB meetings a term and have set up working groups/parties for appropriate projects/subjects if and when needed. The idea being these working groups will deal with the ground level detail and report back to the FGB and seek the FGB approval on major/key decisions.
There are statutory committees which meet when required which are:-
Staff Dismissal Committee
Pupil Discipline Committee
Admissions Committee
Pay Performance Review Panel
Headteacher’s Performance Management Review Panel
There are special positions on the Governing Body and these are filled as follows:-
Inclusion Governor (SEN) - Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly
Health and Safety Governor -
Link Governor –
School Uniform - John Donohue
One of the Governors roles is to establish links with the subject leaders in the school and make visits to meet with those leaders and look at how the school is carrying out its responsibilities in the various subjects.
The Governors Allocation of Subjects is as follows:
SEN – Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly
R.E. - Fr Steven Purnell & Ruth Longley
English – Ruth Longley
Maths - John Donohue
Science – Raymond Mutimba
Computing - Raymond Mutimba
History – Brendan Geraghty
Geography – Brendan Geraghty
Design & Technology - Brendan Geraghty
EYFS Reception - Mike Thorogood
Modern Languages (French) - Ruth Longley
Music & Art - Jonathon Jenkins
Creative Curriculum - Brendan Geraghty
P.E. - Nicholas Hodges