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 |
Appointment Start |
Appointment End |
Role |
Voting Rights |
Other Governance |
Attendance 2019/2020 |
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6/11/19 |
18/3/20 |
9/7/20 |
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Mrs Fiona Robinson |
Ongoing |
|
Head Teacher |
Yes |
IEB St. Gabriel's |
√ |
√ |
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Mrs Adele Testa |
1 September 2016 |
31 August 2020 |
Foundation Governor |
Yes |
Fairfield C.P. School |
√ |
√ |
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|
Fr. Foley |
ex-officio |
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Mr David Fish (Chair) |
30 January 2017 |
29 January 2021 |
Foundation Governor |
Yes |
N/A |
√
|
√ |
|
|
Mr Peter Graham |
1 February 2018 |
31 January 2022 |
Foundation Governor |
Yes |
N/A |
√ |
√ |
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Vacancy |
Foundation Governor |
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Mr James Hyndman |
1 September 2016 |
31 August 2020 |
Foundation Governor |
Yes |
N/A |
√ |
√ |
|
| Miss Joanne Mapp | 1st October 2019 | 31st September 2023 | Parent | Yes | N/A | √ | √ | |
|
Vacancy |
Parent |
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Miss Oksanna Stecyk |
28 February 2018 |
1 March 2022 |
Co-opted |
No |
N/A |
√ |
√ |
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Mrs Stella Smith |
1 September 2015 |
31 August 2019 |
Local Authority |
Yes |
Holy Cross, East Ward |
√ |
√ |
|
|
Miss Michelle Mallalieu |
1 September 2019 |
31 August 2023 |
Staff |
Yes |
N/A |
√ |
√ |
|
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.
| Miss O Stecyk (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 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 D Fish |
| Mr P Graham |
Appeals: This Committee consider any appeals by parents and staff against decisions made by the Complaints Committee.
| Mr J Hyndman |
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 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 | Mrs A Testa | 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 | Miss M Mallalieu | EYFS Staff | Curriculum |
| Health & Safety | Mr D Fish | Head Teacher | Premises (Health & Safety) |
| RE Governance | Fr. Foley | Head Teacher | |
| Work Life Balance | Mr J Hyndman | Head Teacher | Staffing & Personnel |
| Look After Children | Mrs A Testa | Safeguarding Officer | Premises (Health & Safety) |
| Pupil Premium | Miss O Stecyk | 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 |