Governance Statements
Annual Governance Statement for the Governing Body 2020
Annual Governance Statement for the Governing Body 2019
Annual Governance Statement for the Governing Body 2018
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
| Name | Position | Committee | Term of Office Ends | Representing | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Plant | Chair - Nov 2021 Finance Chair - Nov 2021 | Appeals, Curriculum & Standard, First / Pay Review, Finance & Premises, Headteacher's Performance Review, Personnel | 01/04/2019 to 31/03/2023 | Co-opted Governor | English, Pupil Premium and Sports Premium |
| Mr Neil Jackson Declared Interest In Happy Smile Nursery provider | Vice Chair - Nov 2021 | First / Pay Review, Finance & Premises, Personnel | 23/04/2019 to 22/04/2023 | Co-opted Governor | Safeguarding, Computing, E-Safety |
| Mr Mark Watson | Head Teacher | Finance & Premises, Personnel | 13/04/2015 | Ex Officio | |
| Mrs Dorothy M Maskery | Appeals, Finance & Premises, Personnel, Headteacher’s Performance Review | Co-opted Governor | Early Years Foundation Stage | ||
| Cllr Alan Shield | Appeals, Finance & Premises, Headteacher’s Performance Review | 01/04/2019 to 31/03/2023 | Local Authority Governor | MAT | |
| Miss Laura Weaver | Curriculum & Standard, Personnel | 01/04/2019 to 31/03/2023 | Co-opted Governor | ||
| Mrs Debbie Wilson | Curriculum & Standard, Personnel | 01/04/2019 to 31/03/2023 | Co-opted Governor | Science | |
| Mrs Rebecca Johnson | Curriculum & Standard | 29/01/2018 to 28/01/2022 | Parent Governor | Looked After children and Post Looked After, Remote Learning | |
| Mrs Clare Hannon | Curriculum & Standard | 27/06/2018 to 26/06/2022 | Co-opted Governor | ||
| tbc | Finance & Premises | Staff Governor | |||
| Mrs Kerry Walker | Curriculum and Standards Chair | Curriculum & Standard | 22/05/2018 to 21/05/2022 | Parent Governor |
Governor Body Meeting Attendance
| Governor | Finance & Premises Committee Meeting 6/11/2020 | Curriculum Standards Committee Meeting 11/02/2021 | Full Governor Body Meeting 23/02/2021 | Finance & Premises Committee Meeting 00/00/2021 | Curriculum Standards Committee Meeting 00/00/2021 | Full Governor Body Meeting 22/06/2021 | Finance & Premises Committee Meeting 00/00/2021 | Curriculum Standards Committee Meeting 00/00/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Plant | Present | Present | Present | * | * | * | * | |
| Mr Neil Jackson | Present | Present | Present | * | * | * | * | |
| Mr Mark Watson | Present | Present | Present | * | * | * | * | |
| Mrs Dorothy M Maskery | Apologies Accepted | Apologies Accepted | Apologies Accepted | * | N/A | * | * | |
| Cllr Alan Shield | Present | Apologies Accepted | Apologies Accepted | * | N/A | * | * | |
| Miss Laura Weaver | N/A | Present | Present | N/A | * | * | N/A | |
| Mrs Debbie Wilson | N/A | Present | Present | N/A | * | * | N/A | |
| Mrs Rebecca Johnson | N/A | Present | Present | N/A | * | * | N/A | |
| Mrs Clare Hannon | N/A | Present | Present | N/A | * | * | N/A | |
| Mrs Kerry Walker | N/A | Apologies Accepted | Apologies Accepted | N/A | * | * | N/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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