School governing body 2019-2020
Headteacher: Mrs S Bentley
Chair: Mrs Penny Johnson Vice-Chair: Rev.Rebecca Roberts
Clerk to the Governors: Ms Lisa Adams
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Siobhan Bentley |
Penny Johnson |
Frank Maguire |
Olivia Cragg |
Rev Rebecca Roberts |
Adriana Zwolan |
Katie Woods |
Lucretia Fields |
Angela Rigby |
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Category of Governor |
Headteacher |
Foundation |
Foundation |
Foundation |
Vicar |
Parent |
Parent |
Foundation |
Staff |
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Date appointed or re-appointed |
20.06.18 |
05/05/2016 |
29/04/2013 |
10/07/2019 |
01/07/2016 |
05/03/2019 |
10/07/2019 |
14/03/2019 |
01/12/2016 |
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End date |
whilst in post |
04/05/2020 |
28/04/2021 |
09/07/2023 |
N/A |
04/03/2023 |
09/07/2023 |
13/03/2023 |
30/11/2020 |
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Elected by |
Governing Body |
Church |
Diocese |
Church |
Church |
Elected by parents |
Diocese |
Elected by staff |
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| Responsibilities | Safeguarding | SEN | |||||||
| Business Interests Declared | None |
Board of Director for the WPAT and Liverpool DMAT. Educational Consultant to schools in Warrington |
Member of St Andrews C of E Primary, Warrington, Governing Body. Member of the District Primary, St Helens, Governing Body. Member and Director of the Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust. |
None | None | None | None | Teaching Assistant at the school |
Former governors 2018-2019
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Name |
Category |
Date Appointed |
Appointed by |
Term of Office |
Stood Down |
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Mrs. L. Harrison |
Parent Governor |
20.04.2016 |
Parents |
4 Years |
31.08.18 |
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Mr. D. Campbell |
Parent Governor |
30.09.2014 |
Parents |
4 Years |
29.09.18 |
| Mr. G. Bowkett | Foundation | 05.07.2018 | Diocese | 1 year | 31.12.2018 |
| Mrs. J Warlow | Foundation | 24.11.2009 | Diocese | 4 years | 10.07.19 |
| Mrs S Graham | Local Authority | 13.07.18 | Local Authority | 4 years | 15.10.19 |
ASSETS COMMITTEE
Mr F. Maguire - Chairperson
Mrs A Rigby
Rev R Roberts
Ms K Woods
Mrs S Bentley
CURRICULUM AND STANDARDS
Mrs P Johnson - Chairperson
Miss O Cragg
Mrs L Field
Mr F Maguire
Mrs S Bentley
Governing Body Attendance Record
What do governors do at Birchwood C of E Primary School?
Together with our Headteacher, they are responsible for making sure our school provides good quality education.
They are involved in lots of the decision making that ensures the smooth running of the school but also its development.
New initiatives are often discussed and planned by the governors. In this way the governors are critical to the success and future improvement of the school.
What skills do governors need?
No formal qualifications are necessary but our school is keen to attract people in the community who can bring energy, experience, commitment and fresh ideas.
Being a governor can be very rewarding!
Despite the fact that governors are volunteers, they can get a great deal from the work and time they put in. It gives them a chance to:
- make a difference to how well schools are run
- see how their efforts help raise standards
- do something positive for the next generation
- serve the local community
- help realise their own potential by learning new skills
- enjoy working in a team
How much of your time is needed?
Our Governing Body meets at least once a term, usually after school or in the early evening. In addition, governors need to attend committee meetings, school events and appropriate training. Governors are encouraged to visit our school during the day to see us in action, and to get to know the staff and pupils. Governors usually serve for four years.
Our school is part of a local partnership, the Chair and Headteacher meet on a termly basis with their counterparts from these schools. Support & training is always an agenda item at these meetings.
What support will you receive?
Support, training and guidance are available from our school. If you would like to find out more about being a governor please contact the school office for an informal chat.