Leintwardine Endowed C of E Primary School 'Letting Our Light Shine'
Governors
Our School Governing Body
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.
School Governing Body
The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of:
- 6 *Foundation Governors
- 2 Parent Governors
- 1 Local Authority Governor
- 1 Staff Governor
- 1 Headteacher
*Foundation Governors (appointed by either the Parochial Church Council or Diocesan Board of Education)
Each Governor will serve for an initial term of 4 years.
The role of the Governing Body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- Set the aims and objectives for the school
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
Introducing the Governing Body
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BERNARD Richard Wilson - Local Authority Governor Responsibilities: Committees: FGB and FPP (*up to February 2020) Term of Office: 23/11/2017 - 22/11/2021 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None registered. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 4/6 FPP 2/*2 |
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BLAKEWAY Margaret Dawn (Dawn) - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Vice Chair of Governors (appointed 8/10/19) Committees: FGB Term of Office: 23/9/2016 - 27/9/2024 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Director of MD Blakeway Ltd Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 5/6 |
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CATLING Michael David - Foundation Governor (ex-officio) Responsibilities: Committees: FGB Term of Office: 10/11/2009 - Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Rector of Wigmore Abbey Parish. Ordained member of the Church of England. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 4/6 |
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COOPER-JAMES Paul - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Committees: FGB Term of Office: 20/10/2018 - 19/10/2022 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Member of Performing Rights Society and Broadcast Music Incorporated. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 5/6 |
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GORRY Nicola Jane - Head Teacher (ex-officio) Responsibilities: Committees: FGB and FPP Term of Office: 1/9/2017 - Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None registered Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 6/6 and FPP 3/3 |
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PAGE Andrew Harry - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Committees: FGB and FPP * Term of Office: 16/10/2020 - 15/10/2024 (previous term 20/6/2015 - 19/6/2019). Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Secretary Wigmore Abbey PCC. A member of the Church of England Guild of Vergers. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 5/6 as an observer and FPP 2/3 as an observer. |
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PEARSON Daniel Mark - Parent Governor Responsibilities: Chair and Treasurer of FPP Committee: FGB and FPP Term of Office: 1/11/2005 - Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Dan's wife Lyddia Pearson is the Friends of Leintwardine Treasurer. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 2/6 and FPP 2/3 |
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STEAD Emma Rebecca - Staff Governor Responsibilities: Committee: FGB Term of Office: 1/5/2019 - Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None registered. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 5/6 |
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TINGLE Ralph - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Chair of Governors (appointed 8/10/2019) Committee: FGB and FPP Term of Office: 20/10/2018 - 19/10/2022 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Hereford City of Sanctuary - Trustee and Treasurer Member of Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 6/6 and FPP 3/3 |
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TYE Nigel- Parent Governor (appointed) Responsibilities: Properties, Health and Safety and GDPR Committee: FGB and FPP Term of Office: 10/1/2020 - Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None registered. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 4/4 and FPP 2/2 |
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WILLIS David - Foundation Governor (appointed) Responsibilities: Committee: FGB Term of Office: 6/1/2020 - 5/1/2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Business interest DPW Educational Consultancy. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: Governor and School Improvement Officer at Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton, Manchester September 2019 to September 2023. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 6/6 and FPP 3/3* *attended as an observer pending application |
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HUGHES Maryjane (Janie) - Clerk to the Governing Body |
Our Structure
We also have one committee - Finance, Premises & Personnel. This committee monitors all school spending to ensure good financial management. It sets budgets for the year and oversees any capital spend projects.
- develop consistency and systems throughout the school
- further develop the learning area in school to ensure creativity and independence
- ensure progress from starting points for all learners
- develop the curriculum with all stakeholders