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 |
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Chris Emsen
|
Chair Safeguarding/ Health and Safety Child Protection Educational Visits |
Authority |
Start date - May 2005 Term of Office Ends April 2022 |
NONE |
NONE
|
NONE |
Cath Harrison |
Vice Chair Governor to Parent Liaision Chair of Finance |
Parent |
Start date March 2016 Term of Office Ends March 2024 |
NONE |
NONE
|
NONE |
Helen Calpin |
Voting Head Teacher |
Head Teacher |
Start date September 2016
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NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
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Angela Jones |
Training Link Governor |
Co-opted |
Start date November 2014 Term of Office Ends May 2023 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
Emma Blackwell | Parent |
Start date Feb 2020 Term of Office Ends January 2024 |
NONE | NONE | NONE | |
Jackie Stone |
Associate |
Start date February 2017 Term of Office Ends November 2023 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
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Laura McDermott
|
Staff Liaison Governor |
Staff |
Start date October 2013 Term of Office Ends November 2021 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
Ruth Dickens |
School Council |
Co-opted |
Start date February 2017 Term of Office Ends February 2025 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
Sadie Emsen |
Co-opted |
Start date September 2019 Term of Office Ends November 2023 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
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Clare Donnison |
SEND |
Co-opted |
Start date January 2017 Term of Office Ends January 2025 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
Jason Boasman
|
Co-opted |
Start date November 2020 Term of Office Ends November 2024 |
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 | ||||
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Steve Stonelake |
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Co-opted |
Start date - May 2016 End date - May 2020 |
Training Link |
Victoria Chesworth | Co-opted |
Start date - March 2011 End date - Feb 2020 |
Disadvantaged Pulis |
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 |
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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
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Governor Attendance 2019/2020
Full Governing Board Meetings
Finance Meetings
Name
|
Attendance at Finance Committee Meetings for the academic year (2019-20) |
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|
Sept 19 |
Nov 19 |
Feb 20 |
May 20 |
% |
Chris Emsen |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% |
Cath Harrison (Chair) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% |
Helen Calpin |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% |
Jackie Stone |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
50% |
Victoria Chesworth |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% |
Laura McDermott |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
75% |
Emma Blackwell |
N/A |
N/A |
Y |
Y |
100% |
Sadie Emerson |
N/A |
N/A |
Y |
Y |
100% |