Governing Body
Role of the Governing Board
The Government's requirement for all Governing Boards states 3 core functions and they are;
Setting Strategic Direction;
Clarity of Vision and Ethos
Engaging Stakeholders
Meeting statutory duties
Creating Robust Accountability;
Accountability for teaching, achievement,
Behaviour and Safety
Strengthening school leadership
Performance management of the headteacher
Contributing to school self evaluation
Ensuring Financial Probity;
Solvency and effective financial management
Use of pupil premium and other resources to overcome barriers to learning
The full Governing Body meets once per term and Governors also meet as committees to consider various aspects of the school in detail.
Our Chair of Governors is Mrs Kim Stinson c/o Shadsworth Infant School.
We have the following committees;
Business (Staffing & finance) - Chaired by Mrs J Gallagher
Health, Safety & Premises - Chaired by Craig Longworth
Teaching & Learning - Chaired by Mrs K Stinson
There are also committees that meet, if required, to consider pupil discipline, staffing appeal issues, admission to school and staffing appeals and complaints.
The Governing Body was reconstituted in September 2014 and is now made up of the following Governors.
Parent Governor = 4
Staff Governor = 1
Local Authority Governor = 1
Co-opted Governor = 8
Head teacher = 1
Total = 15
The list below contains all serving Governors and their responsibilities.
Name | Category | Who Appoints | Date Appointed | Term of Office Expires | Committees Served | Details of Position/Email Contact |
Authority Governors (1) |
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Mrs Kim Stinson Chair until Autumn 2022
| Co-opted | Co-opted | 14.09.14 | 2022a | Teaching and Learning Business, Finance & Staffing
| Chair Teaching and Learning Committee Vice Chair Business Committee Computing PSHE School Council SMSC
Email: kim.stinson@shadsworthinfant.blackburn.sch.uk |
Mrs Gillian Crompton | Staff Governor | Election | 22.04.14 |
| Teaching and Learning Business, Finance & Staffing Health, Safety & Premises | Head Teacher
Email: Gillian.Crompton@shadsworthinfant.blackburn.sch.uk |
Parents (4) |
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Shaunna Clail | Parent | Election | 03.21 |
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Laura Brown | Parent | Election | 17.12.21 |
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Co-Opted (8) |
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Mr Roger Masters | Co-opted | Co-opted | 14.09.14 | 2022 | Health, Safety & Premises Business, Finance & Staffing
| Chair Vice Chair Health, Safety & Premises History Geography RE Music Link Governor Email: roger.masters@shadsworthinfant.blackburn.sch.uk |
Cllr Jim Shorrock | Co-opted | Co-opted | 14.09.14 | 2022 | Teaching and Learning
| Email: james.shorrock@shadsworthinfant.blackburn.sch.uk |
Mrs Jackie Gallagher | Co-opted | Co-opted | 14.09.14 | 2022 | Health, Safety & Premises Teaching and Learning Business, Finance & Staffing | Business, Finance & Staffing Committee Chair EAL LAC Maths Prevent Safeguarding SEND Email: jackie.gallagher@shadsworthinfant.blackburn.sch.uk |
Mr Alan Upton | Co-opted | Co-opted | 14.09.14 | 2022 | Business, Finance & Staffing
| Science |
Dr Sheran Perera | Co-opted | Co-opted | 14.09.14 | 2022 | Teaching and Learning
| SEN Email: sheran.perera@shadsworthinfant.blackburn.sch.uk |
Chris Mooney | Co-opted |
| 09.09.16 | 2020 |
| English Oracy |
Craig Longworth | Co-opted |
| 01.04.18 | 2022 | Health, Safety, Premises and Educational Visits | Outdoor Learning
Email: chris.mooney@shadsworthinfant.blackburn.sch.uk
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Rosie Brunt | Co-opted | Co-Opted | 01.03.21 |
| Teaching and Learning Business & Finance |
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| Penny Barnes | Staff Governor | Election | 17.12.21 | Teaching and Learning | Email: penny.barnes@shadsworthinfant.blackburn.sch.uk | |
Mrs Claire Lincoln | Associate Member |
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| 2017 Resigned |
| DHT Observer at FGB |
Mrs Lesley Bradshaw | Office Manager |
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| 2017 Resigned |
| Business, Finance & Staffing
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Miss Kelly Charnley | Parent | Election |
| 2019 (Resigned) | Teaching and Learning
| EYFS Community links |
Mrs Christiana Barnes | Local Authority Governor | Local Authority |
| 2018 (Resigned) | Teaching and Learning Business, Finance & Staffing | Vice Chair Computing & E-Safety More able children Equality |
Mr Christian Jacobs | Staff Governor | Election |
| 2019 (Resigned) | Teaching and Learning
| PE Work life balance |
Miss Lisa Heaps | Parent | Election |
| 2019 (Resigned) | Teaching and Learning
| KS1 Community links |
Mrs Gill Cousins | Co-opted | Co-opted |
| 2018 (Resigned) | Teaching and Learning Business, Finance & Staffing
| Acting Vice Chair 2015 Vice chair Teaching & Learning Committee SEN
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Mrs Jean Hargreaves | Co-opted | Co-opted |
| 2018 (Resigned) | Health, Safety & Premises Business, Finance & Staffing, T&L | Health, Safety & Premises Chair English & Drama Looked after Children
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| Tracey McTaggart | Authority Governor | 2019 | 2020 (Resigned) |
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| Mr David Simpson | Parent | Election | 06.07.14 | 31/08/2021 (Resigned) | Health, Safety & Premises Business, Finance & Staffing | EYFS Art DT |
| Mrs Emma Bishop | Parent | Election | 19.06.15 | 2019 | Teaching and Learning | EYFS Community links |
Adam Pierce | Staff Governor | Election | 23.04.19 | 17.12.21 | Teaching and Learning | Teaching and Learning Work Life balance |
| Ms Danielle Briggs | Parent | Election | 2019 | 17.12.21 | Teaching and Learning | EYFS Community links |
Register of Interest
| Name | Relevant Business/Pecuniary Interests | Other Educational Establishments Governed |
| Mrs Gillian Crompton | Shop owner - Seasonal supplies (Christmas fair/ Disco) | St Thomas' PRU Governor |
| Mr Adam Pierce | None | |
| Ms Shaunna Clail | None | |
| Mrs Danielle Briggs | None | |
| Mrs Rosemary Brunt | None | |
| Mr Roger Masters | None | |
| Cllr Jim Shorrock | None | |
| Mrs Jackie Gallagher | None | Shadsworth Junior School Chair of Governors |
| Mr Chris Mooney | None | |
| Mrs Kim Stinson | None | Shadsworth Junior School Governor |
| Mr Alan Upton | None | |
| Dr Sheran Perera | None | |
| Mr Craig Longworth | None |
2021-2022
2020-2021
Extraordinary Governing Body Attendance Record Academic Year 2021
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Name |
12th Jan 2021 (Via MS Teams) | ||
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Mrs Gillian Crompton |
Attended |
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| Mr Adam Pierce | Attended | ||
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Ms Danielle Briggs |
Apologies | ||
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Mr David Simpson |
Apologies |
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Mrs Emma Bishop |
Apologies |
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Mr Roger Masters |
Attended | ||
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Cllr Jim Shorrock |
Apologies | ||
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Mrs Jackie Gallagher |
Attended | ||
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Mr Chris Mooney |
Attended | ||
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Mrs Kim Stinson |
Attended |
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Mr Alan Upton |
Attended | ||
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Dr Sheran Perera |
Apologies | ||
| Craig Longworth | Attended | ||
Business Committee meetings/attendance
| Name | Autumn Term 2020 | Spring Term 2021 | Summer Term 2021 |
| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | Attended | |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | Attended | |
| Mr D Simpson | Apologies | Apologies | |
| Mrs E Bishop | Apologies | Apologies | |
| Mr R Masters | Attended | Attended | |
| Mrs Kim Stinson (Chair) | Attended | Attended | |
| Mr A Upton | Attended | Attended | |
| Mrs R Brunt | Apologies |
Teaching and Learning Committee meetings/attendance
| Name | Autumn Term 2020 | Spring Term 2021 | Summer Term 2021 |
| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Adam Pierce (Staff Governor) | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs E Bishop | Apologies | Apologies | Apologies |
| Mr R Masters | Attended | Apologies | Attended |
| Mrs Kim Stinson (Chair) | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Ms Danielle Briggs | Attended | Apologies | Apologies |
| Mr C Mooney | Attended | Attended | Apologies |
| Mrs R Brunt | Apologies | Apologies |
Health, Safety and Premises Committee meetings/attendance
| Name | Autumn Term 2020 | Spring Term 2021 | Summer Term 2021 |
| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | Attended | |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | Attended | |
| Mr D Simpson | Attended | Apologies | |
| Mr C Longworth | Attended | Apologies | |
| Mr R Masters | Attended | Attended | |
| Chris Mooney | Attended | Attended |
Full Governing Body Attendance Record Academic Year 20-21
Name | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | ||
Mrs Gillian Crompton |
| Attended |
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| Mr Adam Pierce |
| Attended |
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Ms Danielle Briggs | Apologies | Apologies |
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Mr David Simpson | Apologies | Apologies |
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Mrs Emma Bishop | Apologies | Apologies |
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Mr Roger Masters |
| Attended |
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Cllr Jim Shorrock | Apologies | Attended | |||
Mrs Jackie Gallagher |
| Attended |
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Mr Chris Mooney | Apologies | Apologies |
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Mrs Kim Stinson |
| Attended |
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Mr Alan Upton | Apologies | Attended |
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Dr Sheran Perera | Apologies | Attended | |||
| Craig Longworth |
| Apologies | |||
| Mrs R Brunt | Apologies | ||||
| Mrs S Clail | Attended |
2019-20
Business Committee meetings/attendance
| Name |
Autumn Term 2019 |
Spring Term 2020 |
Summer Term 2020 |
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| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended |
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Acting Head J. Berry | ||
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended |
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Attended | ||
| Mr D Simpson | Attended | Apologies | Apologies | ||
| Mrs E Bishop | Attended | Apologies | Apologies | ||
| Mr R Masters | Attended |
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Apologies | ||
| Mrs Kim Stinson (Chair) | Attended |
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Attended | ||
| Mr A Upton | Attended |
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Apologies |
Teaching and Learning Committee meetings/attendance
| Name |
Autumn Term 2019 |
Spring Term 2020 |
Summer Term 2020 |
| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | Attended | Acting Head J. Berry |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Adam Pierce (Staff Governor) | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs E Bishop | Attended | Attended | Apologies |
| Mr R Masters | Attended | Attended | Apologies |
| Mrs Kim Stinson (Chair) | Attended | Apologies | Attended |
| Ms Danielle Briggs | Attended | Attended | Apologies |
| Mr C Mooney | Attended | Attended | Apologies |
Health, Safety and Premises Committee meetings/attendance
| Name |
Autumn Term 2019 |
Spring Term 2020 |
Summer Term 2020 |
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| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | Attended | Acting Head J. Berry | |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended |
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Attended | |
| Mr D Simpson | Attended |
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Apologies | |
| Mr C Longworth | Attended | Apologies | Apologies | |
| Mr R Masters | Attended |
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Apologies | |
| Chris Mooney | Attended | Attended | Apologies |
Full Governing Body Attendance Record Academic Year 19-20
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Name |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Mrs Gillian Crompton |
Attended |
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Acting Head J Berry |
| Mr Adam Pierce | Attended |
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Attended |
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Ms Danielle Briggs |
Apologies |
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Mr David Simpson |
Attended |
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Mrs Emma Bishop |
Attended |
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Mr Roger Masters |
Attended |
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Cllr Jim Shorrock |
Apologies |
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Mrs Jackie Gallagher |
Attended |
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Attended |
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Mr Chris Mooney |
Attended |
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Mrs Kim Stinson |
Attended |
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Attended |
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Mr Alan Upton |
Apologies |
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Dr Sheran Perera |
Attended |
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| Craig Longworth | Apologies | ||
2018-19
Business Committee meetings/attendance
| Name |
Autumn Term 2018 |
Spring Term 2019 |
Summer Term 2019 |
| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mr D Simpson | Apologies | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs E Bishop | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mr R Masters | Attended | Apologies | Apologies |
| Mrs Kim Stinson (Chair) | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mr A Upton | Attended |
Teaching and Learning Committee meetings/attendance
| Name |
Autumn Term 2018 |
Spring Term 2019 |
Summer Term 2019 |
| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Adam Pierce (Staff Governor) | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs E Bishop | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mr R Masters | Attended | Apologies | Apologies |
| Mrs Kim Stinson (Chair) | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Ms Danielle Briggs | Attended | ||
| Mr C Mooney | Attended |
Health, Safety and Premises Committee meetings/attendance
| Name |
Autumn Term 2018 |
Spring Term 2019 |
Summer Term 2019 |
| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mr D Simpson | Apologies | Attended | Attended |
| Mr C Longworth | Attended | Attended | |
| Mr R Masters | Attended | Apologies | Apologies |
| Chris Mooney | Attended | Attended | Attended |
Full Governing Body Attendance Record Academic Year 18-19
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Name |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Mrs Gillian Crompton |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Mr Christian Jacobs |
Attended |
Attended |
Resigned |
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Mrs Kelly Charnley |
Attended |
Apologies Accepted |
Resigned |
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Mr David Simpson |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Mrs Emma Bishop |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Mr Roger Masters |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Cllr Jim Shorrock |
Attended |
Attended |
Apologies Accepted |
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Mrs Jackie Gallagher |
Apologies Accepted |
Attended |
Attended |
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Mr Chris Mooney |
Atended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Mrs Kim Stinson |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Mr Alan Upton |
Attended |
Attended |
Apologies Accepted |
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Dr Sheran Perera |
Apologies Accepted |
Apologies Accepted |
Attended |
| Craig Longworth | Apologies Accepted | Attended | Attended |
| Adam Pierce | N/A | N/A | Attended |