Leadgate Primary School

Alder Grove, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7RH

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Our Governing Body

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

Our Governors Code of Conduct

Governor Committee Structure

NamePositionCommitteeTerm of Office EndsRepresentingResponsibilities
Mrs Clare HannonCurriculum & Standard27/06/2018 to 26/06/2022Co-opted Governor
Mr Neil Jackson
Declared Interest In Happy Smile Nursery provider		Vice Chair - Nov 2021/22
First / Pay Review,
Finance & Premises,
Personnel		23/04/2019 to 22/04/2023Co-opted GovernorSEND, Safeguarding, Computing,
E-Safety
Mr John BrierleyAppeals,
Finance & Premises,
Personnel,
Headteacher’s Performance Review		24/11/2021 to 23/11/2025Co-opted GovernorMaths
Mrs Vicki CooperCurriculum & Standard21/10/2021 to 20/10/2025Parent Governor Early Years Foundation Stage
Mr Andrew PlantChair - Nov 2021/22
Finance Chair - Nov 2021/22		Appeals, Curriculum & Standard,
First / Pay Review,
Finance & Premises,
Headteacher's Performance Review,
Personnel		01/04/2019 to 31/03/2023Co-opted GovernorEnglish, Pupil Premium and Sports Premium, Health and Safety
Miss Lucy ScarrTBCStaff GovernorAnti-bullying
Cllr Alan ShieldAppeals,
Finance & Premises,
Headteacher’s Performance Review		01/04/2019 to 31/03/2023Local Authority GovernorMAT
Ms Estelle SpringCurriculum & Standard01/11/2021 to 31/10/2025Co-opted GovernorWell-being, Reading
Mr Mark WatsonHead TeacherFinance & Premises,
Personnel		13/04/2015Ex OfficioHead Teacher
Miss Laura WeaverCurriculum & Standard,
Personnel		01/04/2019 to 31/03/2023Co-opted GovernorGDPR
Mrs Debbie WilsonCurriculum & Standard, Personnel01/04/2019 to 31/03/2023Co-opted GovernorScience

Governor Body Meeting Attendance

GovernorCurriculum Standards Committee
Meeting
11/02/2021		Full Governor Body Meeting
23/02/2021
Finance & Premises Committee
Meeting
21/05/2021		Curriculum Standards Committee
Meeting
17/06/2021		Full Governor Body Meeting
22/06/2021
Finance & Premises Committee
Meeting
08/10/2021		Full Governor Body Meeting
20/10/2021		Curriculum Standards Committee
Meeting
11/11/2021		Finance & Premises Committee
Meeting
14/03/2022		Curriculum Standards Committee
Meeting
22/03/2022		Full Governor Body Meeting
29/03/2021
Mrs Clare HannonPresentPresentN/APresentPresentN/AApologies AcceptedPresentN/APresentPresent
Mr Neil JacksonPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Mrs Rebecca JohnsonPresentPresentN/APresentApologies AcceptedN/ANo Longer GovernorNo Longer GovernorNo Longer GovernorNo Longer GovernorNo Longer Governor
Mrs Dorothy M MaskeryApologies AcceptedApologies AcceptedN/AN/AN/AN/ANo Longer GovernorNo Longer GovernorNo Longer GovernorNo Longer GovernorNo Longer Governor
Mr Andrew PlantPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent
Mis Lucy ScarrN/AN/AN/AN/APresentN/APresentN/AN/APresentPresent
Cllr Alan ShieldApologies AcceptedApologies AcceptedApologies AcceptedN/AApologies AcceptedApologies AcceptedPresentN/AApologies AcceptedN/APresent
Mrs Kerry WalkerApologies AcceptedApologies AcceptedN/APresentApologies AcceptedN/AApologies AcceptedPresentN/APresentNo Longer Governor
Miss Laura WeaverPresentPresentN/APresentPresentN/APresentPresentN/APresentPresent
Mrs Debbie WilsonPresentPresentN/APresentPresentN/APresentPresentN/AApologies AcceptedPresent
Mr John BrierlyObserverN/APresentPresent
Miss Estelle SpringObserverN/AN/APresent
Mrs Vicki CooperN/APresent
Mr Mark WatsonPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent

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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