Why is there a Governing Body?  There is a governing body in every school and its purpose is to help the school provide the best education possible for its pupils.  The members of the School’s Governing Body are:

Academy Governor

Mr Steve Allcock – Chair of Governing Body
Mr Stuart Beamish
Mrs Kate Hughes
Mr Steve McDonagh – Chair of Academy Board
Mr Roger Whittall – Head Teacher

Co-Opted Governors

Mr James Butler
Mr Marcus Lapsa
Mr Mike Layton
Rev. Peter Findley

Parent Governors

Mr Paul Harris
Mrs Zoe Richards
Mr Peter Shearing

Staff Governor

Mrs Berni Winterburn

How are governors appointed?  The Education Committee appoints three Governors, five are elected by parents, one is elected by school staff and four are co-opted.  The Head Teacher chooses to be a Governor.

What do governors do?  The Governing Body acts as a group, although each governor makes up their own mind about matters considered.  Governors are responsible for the mission, aims and the values of the school.  They decide with the Head Teacher how the school will develop; maintain and improve standards; and approve the policies and procedures which will support that development.  To do things effectively, governors serve on committees and task groups: they attend meetings, get to know the school, undertake training and promote the interest of the school and the education of its pupils.