The Governing Body meets once a term. Its members are volunteers who play an important part in working with all members of our school community. They oversee the work of the school and working with the Head Teacher, ensure it provides an excellent education for all our pupils. It has 12 members and 1 associate member.
Membership
Name |
Category | Appointed By |
Appointment Start |
Appointment End |
Governor in any other School | Business/Pecuniary Material Interest |
| Mrs Adele Testa | Foundation | Salford Diocese | 1st September 2016 | 31st August 2020 | Fairfield County Primary, Bury | NIL |
| Fr. Francis Wadsworth (PP) | Foundation | Salford Diocese | 1st December 2016 | 30th November 2021 | St. Joseph & St. Bede's RC Primary, Bury | NIL |
| Mr David Fish (Chair) | Foundation | Salford Diocese | 30th January 2017 | 29th January 2021 | n/a | NIL |
| Mr Peter Graham | Foundation | Salford Diocese | 1st February 2018 | 31st January 2022 | n/a | NIL |
|
Mr Kevin Coen (Vice Chair) |
Foundation | Salford Diocese | 1st September 2012 | 31st August 2020 | St. Gabriel's RC High School, Bury | NIL |
| Mr James Hyndman | Foundation | Salford Diocese | 1st September 2012 | 31st August 2020 | St. Gabriel's RC High School, Bury | NIL |
| Mrs Kathryn Walker | Foundation | Salford Diocese | 1st September 2015 | 31st August 2019 | Hoyle Nursery, Bury | NIL |
| Mrs Fiona Robinson | Head Teacher | NIL | ||||
| Election Ongoing | Parent | Parents | - | - | - | - |
| Mrs Michelle Healey | Parent | Parents | 1st May 2017 | 30th April 2021 | n/a | NIL |
| Miss Oksanna Stecyk | Co-opted | Co-opted | 28th February 2018 | 1st March 2022 | n/a | NIL |
| Mrs Stella Smith | LA | LA | 1st September 2015 | 31st August 2019 |
Holy Cross Sixth Form College East Ward CP School |
NIL |
| Mrs Sharon Doyle | Staff | Staff | 31st January 2018 |
1st February 2022 |
n/a | NIL |
Constitution
Foundation 7
Head Teacher 1
Parents 2
Staff 1
LA 1
TOTAL 12
Governor Committees
The Committees of the Governing Body meet once a term or as necessary. They report to all Governors at a full Governing Body meeting. They have a variety of functions.
Finance: This Committee in consultation with the Head Teacher, help plan and set school budget. The committee monitors expenditure against the budget and ensures the school operates within the relevant financial standards. It reviews the use of pupil premium and works closely with the Premises Committee in respect to maintenance and improvements.
| Mr K Coen (Chair) |
| Mr J Hyndman |
| Mrs F Robinson |
| Mrs A Testa |
Curriculum & Training: This Committee ensures that the school meets the requirements of the National Curriculum. It receives and reports on the progress and achievement of all pupils. Policies are reviewed and rectified.
| Mrs Healey |
| Miss O Stecyk |
| Mrs A Testa |
| Mrs K Walker (Chair) |
| Mrs F Robinson |
Staffing & Personnel: This Committee keeps under review the staffing structure. They oversee the appointment procedures for staff, and keep under review staff work life balance, working conditions and well being. They also monitor the effectiveness of staff appraisals.
| Mr P Graham |
| Mr D Fish (Chair) |
| Mr J Hyndman |
| Mrs F Robinson |
| Mrs A Testa |
Premises (incorporating Health, Safety & Welfare): This Committee view progress on premise matters and plan improvements and building work based on the building development plan. It establishes, implements and monitors the schools Health & Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy. It keeps under review the schools' Accessibility Plan.
| Mr K Coen (Safeguarding) |
| Mr J Hyndman (Chair) |
| Mrs F Robinson |
| Mr D Fish |
Complaints: This Committee reviews any complaints that have already gone through the first stage of the schools' Complaints Procedure and which remain unresolved.
| Mr K Coen |
| Mr D Fish |
| Mr P Graham |
Appeals: This Committee consider any appeals by parents and staff against decisions made by the Complaints Committee.
| Mrs Healey |
| Mr J Hyndman |
| Mrs K Walker |
Admissions: This Committee determine within statutory provisions the schools' Admission Policy and the children to be admitted to the school. It reviews admission arrangements and make recommendations for changes.
| Mr K Coen |
| Mr J Hyndman |
| Mrs F Robinson |
| Miss O Stecyk (Chair) |
Governor Individual Area of Responsibility
| Area of Responsibility | Name of Governor | Liaising With | Reporting To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children Protection/Safeguarding | Mr K Coen | Safeguarding Officer | Premises (Health & Safety) |
| SEN | Mrs A Testa | SENCO | Curriculum |
| Literacy | Miss O Stecyk | Literacy Co-ordinator | Curriculum |
| Maths | Miss O Stecyk | Maths Co-ordinator | Curriculum |
| Early Years | Mrs K Walker | EYFS Co-ordinator | Curriculum |
| Health & Safety | Mr D Fish | Head Teacher | Premises (Health & Safety) |
| RE Governance | Fr. F Wadsworth | RE Co-ordinator | Curriculum |
| Work Life Balance | Mr J Hyndman | Head Teacher | Staffing & Personnel |
| Look After Children | Mrs A Testa | Safeguarding Officer | Premises (Health & Safety) |
| Pupil Premium | Mrs Healey | Head Teacher | Finance and Curriculum |
| Training Development | Mrs A Testa | Head Teacher | Staffing & Personnel |
| LA Link Governor | Mrs S Smith |
Chair of Governor Head Teacher |
Full Governing Body |