Governors
Our Governors
The Governing body at Snaith Primary School is made up of a voluntary, dedicated and hardworking group of people from a variety of backgrounds. They regularly attend meetings and often visit, taking an interest and an active role in the life of our school. Through the roles and responsibilities they undertake, they monitor the quality of teaching and learning throughout the curriculum, ensure the children’s welfare needs are met, monitor the spending of the school budget and offer their support, advice and expertise to staff and parents. While the day to day running of the school is the responsibility of the Head Teacher, the Governors act as a critical friend to ensure that the school runs effectively, providing outstanding provision in all areas for all members of our wonderful school community.
Governor |
Role (Also see responsibilities and committes) |
Category |
Term of Office |
Declared Pecuniary interest |
Material Interests |
Other Governorships |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chris Emsen
|
Chair Safeguarding/ Health and Safety Child Protection Educational Visits |
Local Authority |
Start date - May 2005 Term of Office Ends April 2026 |
NONE |
NONE
|
NONE |
Cath Harrison |
Vice Chair Governor to Parent Liaision Chair of Finance Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Link Governor |
Parent |
Start date March 2016 Term of Office Ends March 2024 |
NONE |
NONE
|
NONE |
Helen Calpin |
Voting Head Teacher |
Voting Head Teacher |
Start date September 2016
|
YES (Member of Staff) |
NONE |
NONE |
Angela Jones |
Training Link Governor |
Co-opted |
Start date November 2014 Term of Office Ends May 2023 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
Ruth Dickens
|
Co-opted |
Start date Feb 2017 Term of Office Ends Feb 2025 |
NONE | NONE | NONE | |
Emma Blackwell
|
Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Link Governor | Parent |
Start date Feb 2020 Term of Office Ends January 2024 |
NONE | NONE | NONE |
Sadie Emsen |
Well-being Governor |
Co-opted |
Start date September 2019 Term of Office Ends November 2023 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
Clare Donnison |
SEND |
Co-opted |
Start date January 2017 Term of Office Ends January 2025 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
Jason Boasman
|
Sports Premium Link Governor Sustainability Governor |
Co-opted |
Start date November 2020 Term of Office Ends November 2024 |
NONE | NONE | NONE |
Nicola Roberts
|
Parent |
Start date October 2021 Term of Office Ends October 2025 |
NONE | NONE | NONE | |
Melanie Ryan |
Parent |
Start date October 2021 Term of Office Ends October 2025 |
NONE | NONE | NONE |
Governors have a 4 year term of office and may be re-elected to the role once the term is concluded.
GOVERNORS WHO HAVE LEFT IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Victoria Chesworth | Co-opted |
Start date - March 2011 End date - March 2021 |
Disadvantaged Pupils |
|
Laura McDermott | Staff |
Start date - Oct 2013 End date - March 2021 |
Staff Liaison Governor |
|
Jackie Stone | Associate |
Start date - Feb 2017 End date - May 2021 |
WHAT DO THE GOVERNORS’ DO?
All Governors meet at least twice every term with additional monthly meetings arranged for the Finance Committee. The Governors work in partnership with Mrs Calpin in a strategic role with regard to the aims and objectives to improve the school, monitoring the School Budget, and considering and approving School Policies. Governors are also involved with the appointment of teaching staff, attend relevant training and when the opportunity arises work with other Governing bodies.
The Governors take great pride in the schools achievements and celebrations and work alongside staff and often meet the children to ensure they can fully support the school in its future developments.
The Governors welcome the opportunity to meet with parents at school functions and at any other time by request.
GOVERNOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMITTEES.
Area of responsibility |
Governor/s |
---|---|
Behaviour and Welfare and Personal Development |
Chris Emsen Cath Harrison Ruth Dickens |
Quality of education - Teaching Learning and Assessment – Core Subjects (English/Maths/Science) Including EYFS |
Cath Harrison Clare Donnison Jackie Stone |
Quality of education - Curriculum. Teaching, Learning and Assessment – Foundation subjects Including EYFS |
Ruth Dickens Angela Jones Jackie Stone |
Finance and Resources Committee |
Chris Emsen Cath Harrison (Chair) Helen Calpin Jackie Stone Laura McDermott Sadie Emsen |
Personnel Committee |
Chris Emsen Cath Harrison Angela Jones
|
Governor Attendance 2020/2021
Full Governing Board Meetings
Name
|
Attendance at FGB for the academic year (2020-21) |
|||
|
Autumn
|
Spring |
Summer |
% |
Chris Emsen (Chair)
|
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
Cath Harrison (Vice Chair)
|
Y
|
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
Helen Calpin (Voting Head Teacher) |
Y
|
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
Angie Jones
|
Y
|
Y |
N |
67% (2/3) |
Jackie Stone
|
Y
|
Y |
N/A |
100% (2/2) |
Victoria Chesworth
|
Y
|
Y |
N/A |
100% (2/2) |
Clare Donnison
|
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
Ruth Dickens
|
Y
|
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
Laura McDermott
|
N |
N |
N/A |
0% (0/2) |
Sadie Emsen |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
Emma Blackwell
|
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
Jason Bateman
|
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
Finance Meetings
Name
|
Attendance at Finance Committee Meetings for the academic year (2020-21) |
||||
|
Nov 20 |
Feb 21 |
Apr 21 |
June 21 |
% |
Chris Emsen |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
75% |
Cath Harrison (Chair) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% |
Helen Calpin |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% |
Victoria Chesworth |
Y |
Y |
N/A |
N/A |
100% |
Laura McDermott |
N |
N |
N/A |
N/A |
0% |
Emma Blackwell |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% |
Sadie Emerson |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% |