Leadgate Primary School

Alder Grove, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7RH

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Home / About Us / Our Governing Body

Our Governing Body

Governance Statements

Annual Governance Statement for the Governing Body 2017
Annual Governance Statement for the Governing Body 2016
Annual Governance Statement for the Governing Body 2015

The role of the school governor and governing bodies

The role of the school governor is demanding but very rewarding and is a good way to give back to the local community. School governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, they set the school’s aims and policies.

Key roles of governors:

  • To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • To hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
  • To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent

They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:

  • Determining how the school’s budget is spent
  • The appointing and dismissing of staff
  • Hearing appeals and grievances
  • Forming policy on the school’s curriculum and collective worship
  • Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour and discipline
  • Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
  • Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies

Governor Committee Structure

NamePositionCommitteeTerm of Office EndsRepresentingResponsibilities
Mr Andrew PlantChairAppeals, Curriculum & Standard,
First / Pay Review,
Finance & Premises,
Headteacher's Performance Review,
Personnel
Co-opted GovernorSafeguarding, Computing,
E-Safety
Mr Neil JacksonVice Chair,
Finance Chair
First / Pay Review,
Finance & Premises,
Personnel
Co-opted GovernorEnglish
Mr Mark WatsonHead TeacherFinance & Premises,
Personnel
Ex Officio
Mrs Dorothy M MaskeryAppeals,
Finance & Premises,
Personnel,
Headteacher’s Performance Review
Co-opted GovernorLooked after children, Early years
Cllr Alan ShieldAppeals,
Finance & Premises,
Headteacher’s Performance Review
Local Authority GovernorMAT
Miss Laura WeaverCurriculum & Standard,
Personnel
Co-opted Governor
Mrs Debbie WilsonCurriculum & Standard, PersonnelCo-opted GovernorScience
Mrs Rebecca JohnsonCurriculum & StandardParent Governor
Mrs Clare HannonCo-opted Governor
tbcFinance & PremisesStaff Governor
Mrs Kerry WalkerCurriculum & StandardParent Governor

Governor Body Meeting Attendance

GovernorFinance Meeting
07/03/2017
Governor Body Meeting
07/03/2017
Governor Body Meeting
06/06/2017
Finance Meeting
06/07/2017
Governor Body Meeting
05/12/2017
Governor Body Meeting
26/06/2018
Next Finance MeetingNext Governor Meeting
Mr Neil JacksonPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Mr Andrew PlantPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Mr Mark WatsonPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Mrs Dorothy M MaskeryPresentPresentApologies AcceptedApologies AcceptedPresentApologies Accepted
Miss Heather McGuiganN/APresentPresentN/APresentPresentN/A
Cllr Alan ShieldApologies AcceptedApologies AcceptedPresentApologies AcceptedPresentPresent
Mrs Clare ThompsonApologies AcceptedPresentApologies AcceptedApologies AcceptedApologies AcceptedApologies Accepted
Miss Laura WeaverN/APresentPresentN/APresentPresentN/A
Mrs Debbie WilsonN/APresentPresentN/APresentPresentN/A
Mrs Hayley WilsonN/APresentPresentN/APresentApologies AcceptedN/A
Mrs Rebecca JohnsonNewly AppointedPresentN/A
Mrs Sylvia PeakNewly AppointedPresent
Mr Craig ChildsPresent
Mrs Kerry WalkerPresentN/A

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Leadgate Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools.

The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)

National Governance Association Code of Conduct (2019)

How To Become A School Governor

If you require further information, please contact the school.

If you are interested in becoming a governor, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.

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