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
Committee Structure and Attendance
| Name | Position | Committee | Term of Office Ends | Representing | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr W Stelling | Chair | Appeals, Headteacher’s Performance Review | 31/03/2019 | Co-opted Governor | SEND |
| Mr N Jackson | Vice Chair | Curriculum and Every Child Matters, First / Pay Review, Finance | 31/03/2019 | Co-opted Governor | Safeguarding, Computing |
| Mrs D M Maskery | Appeals, Finance, Personnel, Headteacher’s Performance Review | 31/03/2019 | Co-opted Governor | ||
| Mr A Plant | Finance Chair | First / Pay Review, Finance, Personnel | 31/03/2019 | Co-opted Governor | |
| Mr T Richardson | First / Pay Review, Personnel | 31/03/2019 | Co-opted Governor | Health and safety | |
| Mr C Southern | First / Pay Review | 31/03/2019 | Co-opted Governor | ||
| Mrs C Thompson | Appeals, Finance | 31/03/2019 | Co-opted Governor | R.E. | |
| Miss L Weaver | Curriculum and Every Child Matters, Personnel | 31/03/2019 | Co-opted Governor | ||
| Mrs D Wilson | Curriculum and Every Child Matters, Personnel | 31/03/2019 | Co-opted Governor | Science | |
| Cllr A Sheild | Appeals, Finance, Headteacher’s Performance Review | 31/03/2019 | Local Authority Governor | ||
| Mr M Watson | Head Teacher | Finance, Personnel | Ex Officio | ||
| Miss L Allcroft | First / Pay Review, Finance | 31/03/2019 | Parent Governor | ||
| Mrs V L Cooper | Curriculum and Every Child Matters, Appeals, Personnel | 31/03/2019 | Parent Governor | Mathematics | |
| Miss H McGuigan | Curriculum and Every Child Matters, First / Pay Review | 14/10/2019 | Parent Governor | ||
| Mrs H Wilson | Curriculum and Every Child Matters | 31/03/2019 | Parent Governor | English | |
| Mrs K Cooper | Curriculum and Every Child Matters, Personnel | 31/03/2019 | Staff Governor |
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 (Updated Aug 2015)
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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