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 |
Authority |
Start date - May 2005 Term of Office Ends November 2020 |
NONE |
NONE
|
NONE |
|
Cath Harrison
|
Vice Chair Governor to Parent Liaision |
Parent |
Start date March 2016 Term of Office Ends November 2021 |
NONE |
NONE
|
NONE |
|
Helen Calpin
|
Voting Head Teacher |
Head Teacher |
Start date September 2016 Term of Office Ends August 2020 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Victoria Chesworth
|
Disadvantaged Pupils Champion |
Co-opted |
Start date March 2011 Term of Office Ends May 2023 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Carol Johnson
|
SEND/Disabilities |
Co-opted |
Start date Oct 2012 term of Office Ends May 2019 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Angela Jones
|
Training Link Governor |
Co-opted |
Start date November 2014 Term of Office Ends May 2023 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Steven Stonelake
|
Training Link Governor |
Co-opted |
Start date May 2016 Term of Office Ends September 2020 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Jackie Stone
|
Associate |
Start date February 2017 Term of Office Ends February 2021 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
|
Laura McDermott
|
Staff Liaison Governor |
Staff |
Start date October 2013 Term of Office Ends January 2022 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Ruth Dickens
|
Co-opted |
Start date February 2017 Term of Office Ends February 2021 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
|
Sadie Emsen
|
Co-opted |
Start date September 2019 Term of Office Ends July 2023 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
|
Clare Donnison
|
SEND |
Parent |
Start date January 2017 Term of Office Ends January 2021 |
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jennifer Mabbott |
Chair |
Authority |
Start date - September 2002 Term of Office Ends-August 2018 |
Gifted & Talented, Child Protection, Educational Visits, Personnel, Performance Review, Key Stage 2, Safeguarding, Modern Foreign Languages, Finance and General Purposes |
Please note since the above there have been changes to the structure of the governing body and the roles and responsibilities. (See below)
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 Victoria Chesworth Ruth Dickens Carol Johnson Steve Stonelake |
|
Quality of education - Teaching Learning and Assessment – Core Subjects (English/Maths/Science) Including EYFS |
Cath Harrison Victoria Chesworth Clare Donnison Jackie Stone |
|
Quality of education - Curriculum. Teaching, Learning and Assessment – Foundation subjects Including EYFS |
Victoria Chesworth Ruth Dickins Angela Jones Jackie Stone |
|
Finance and Resources Committee |
Chris Emsen Cath Harrison Jackie Stone Victoria Chesworth Carol Johnson Laura McDermott |
|
Personnel Committee |
Chris Emsen Cath Harrison Angela Jones Carol Johnson |
