Governing Body 2023/2024
HEADTEACHER
- Sue Smith (Headteacher)
FOUNDATION GOVERNORS (appointed by the Bishop of Hallam)
These have a special responsibility for ensuring that the character of the school as a Catholic Voluntary Aided School is preserved and developed in accordance with our Mission Statement.
- Frances Walsh (Chair of Governors)
- Nicole Taylor (Vice Chair of Governors as of 09/12/2023)
- Ann Marie Hudson
- Bob Sawyer
- John Ryan
- Father Patrick Harrigan
LA GOVERNOR (appointed by Rotherham local authority)
LA governors must govern in the interests of the school and not represent or advocate for the political or other interests of the local authority.
- Amie Sahman
CO OPTED GOVERNOR (appointed by the Governing Body)
Co-opted Governors are appointed to assist the governors to undertake their strategic objectives, ensuring the board has the skills and capacity to carry out its functions effectively.
- Sandra Butterworth
PARENT GOVERNOR (elected by parents)
Use their perspective to help the board understand a parent's viewpoint. This will help the board make good decisions and maintain a link between governance and the parent community.
- Dr Natalie Gorton
- Amy Shaw
STAFF GOVERNOR (elected by members of staff)
Use their perspective to help the board understand a staff's viewpoint. This will help the board make good decisions and maintain a link between governance and the school community.
- Samantha Perrin
CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS (appointed by the Governing Body)
To support the board and to make sure it is as effective as it can be.
- Sharon Graham
WHAT DO WE DO?
The Governing Body works as a team, in close co-operation with the Head teacher and all staff. All governors and staff contribute to the Catholic character of the school and the Catholic nature of the education provided, as set out in its mission statement.
THE GOVERNING BODY HAS THE FOLLOWING CORE STRATEGIC FUNCTIONS:
Establishing the strategic direction, by:
- Setting the vision, values, and objectives for the school
- Agreeing the school improvement strategy with priorities and targets
- Meeting statutory duties
Ensuring accountability, by:
- Appointing the Head teacher
- Monitoring progress towards targets
- Performance managing the Head teacher
- Engaging with stakeholders
- Contribution to school self-evaluation
Ensuring financial probity, by:
- Setting the budget
- Monitoring spending against the budget
- Ensuring value for money is obtained
- Ensuring risks to the organisation are managed
Full Name |
Term of Office |
Governor Service |
Business Interest |
Attendance 2023/2024 |
Sue Smith |
Ongoing |
Headteacher |
Declared |
|
Frances Walsh |
08/09/2018 – 07/09/2026 |
Foundation |
None |
|
Nicole Taylor |
26/10/2018 – 23/10/2026 |
Foundation |
None |
|
Ann Marie Hudson |
06/12/2023 – 05/12/2027 |
Foundation |
None |
|
Bob Sawyer |
22/04/2024 – 21/04/2028 |
Foundation |
None |
|
John Ryan |
22/04/2024 – 21/04/2028 |
Foundation |
None |
|
Father Patrick Harrigan |
19/10/2018 – 18/10/2026 |
Foundation |
None |
|
Amie Sahman |
01/01/2019 – 18/10/2026 |
LA Appointed |
None |
|
Sandra Butterworth |
01/01/2019 – 31/12/2027 |
Co-opted |
None |
|
Dr Natalie Gorton |
20/10/2023 – 19/10/2027 |
Parent |
None |
|
Amy Shaw |
15/03/2024 – 14/03/2028 |
Parent |
None |
|
Samantha Perrin |
15/04/2024 – 14/04/2028 |
Staff |
None |
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