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.

• Ann Marie Hudson - Chair of Governors
• Vanessa Hailes - Vice Chair of Governors
• Cristian Gurran
• Deborah Tibble
• Pat Hunter
• Ann Neale
• Cathal Farragher
• Daniel Steele

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.

• John Griffiths

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