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 Dave Simpson
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.
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Name |
Category |
Who Appoints |
Date Appointed |
Term of Office Expires |
Committees Served |
Details of Position |
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Authority Governors (1) |
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Tracey McTaggart |
Authority Governor |
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2019 |
2023 |
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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
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Chair Teaching and Learning Committee Vice Chair Business Committee PSHE
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Mrs Gillian Crompton |
Staff Governor |
Election |
22.04.14 |
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Teaching and Learning Business, Finance & Staffing Health, Safety & Premises |
Head Teacher |
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Parents (4) |
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Mr David Simpson |
Parent |
Election |
06.07.14 |
2022 |
Health, Safety & Premises Business, Finance & Staffing |
EYFS Art DT |
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Mrs Emma Bishop |
Parent |
Election |
19.06.15 |
2019 |
Teaching and Learning
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EYFS Community links |
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Ms Danielle Briggs |
Parent |
Election |
2019 |
2023 |
Teaching and Learning
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EYFS Community links |
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Vacancy |
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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
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Chair Vice Chair Health, Safety & Premises History Geography RE Music Link Governor |
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Cllr Jim Shorrock |
Co-opted |
Co-opted |
14.09.14 |
2022 |
Teaching and Learning
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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 Maths Pupil Premium |
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Mr Alan Upton |
Co-opted |
Co-opted |
14.09.14 |
2022 |
Business, Finance & Staffing
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Pupil Premium Science |
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Dr Sheran Perera |
Co-opted |
Co-opted |
14.09.14 |
2022 |
Teaching and Learning
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SEN
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Chris Mooney |
Co-opted |
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09.09.16 |
2020 |
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Adam Pierce |
Staff Governor |
Election |
23.04.19 |
2023 |
Teaching and Learning |
Teaching and Learning Work Life balance |
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Craig Longworth |
Co-opted |
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01.04.18 |
2022 |
Health, Safety and Premises |
Outdoor Learning |
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Mrs Claire Lincoln |
Associate Member |
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2017 Resigned |
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DHT Observer at FGB |
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Mrs Lesley Bradshaw |
Office Manager |
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2017 Resigned |
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Business, Finance & Staffing
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Miss Kelly Charnley |
Parent |
Election |
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2019 (Resigned) |
Teaching and Learning
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EYFS Community links |
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Mrs Christiana Barnes |
Local Authority Governor |
Local Authority |
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2018 (Resigned) |
Teaching and Learning Business, Finance & Staffing |
Vice Chair Computing & E-Safety More able children Equality |
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Mr Christian Jacobs |
Staff Governor |
Election |
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2019 (Resigned) |
Teaching and Learning
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PE Work life balance |
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Miss Lisa Heaps |
Parent |
Election |
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2019 (Resigned) |
Teaching and Learning
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KS1 Community links |
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Mrs Gill Cousins |
Co-opted |
Co-opted |
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2018 (Resigned) |
Teaching and Learning Business, Finance & Staffing
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Acting Vice Chair 2015 Vice chair Teaching & Learning Committee SEN
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Mrs Jean Hargreaves |
Co-opted |
Co-opted |
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2018 (Resigned) |
Health, Safety & Premises Business, Finance & Staffing, T&L |
Health, Safety & Premises Chair English & Drama Looked after Children |
Register of Interest
| Name | Relevant Business/Pecuniary Interests |
Other Educational Establishments Governed |
| Mrs Christiana Barnes | None | |
| Mrs Gillian Crompton |
Shop owner - Seasonal supplies (Christmas fair/ Disco) |
St Thomas' PRU Governor |
| Mr Christian Jacobs | None | |
| Mrs Kelly Charnley | None | |
| Mr David Simpson | None | |
| Mrs Emma Bishop | None | |
| Mr Roger Masters | None | |
| Cllr Jim Shorrock | None | |
| Mrs Jackie Gallagher | None |
Shadsworth Junior School Chair of Governors |
| Mrs Gill Cousins | None | |
| Mrs Kim Stinson | None |
Shadsworth Junior School Governor |
| Mr Alan Upton | None | |
| Dr Sheran Perera | None |
2019-20
Business Committee meetings/attendance
| Name |
Autumn Term 2019 |
Spring Term 2020 |
Summer Term 2020 |
| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | ||
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | ||
| Mr D Simpson | Attended | ||
| Mrs E Bishop | Attended | ||
| Mr R Masters | Attended | ||
| Mrs Kim Stinson (Chair) | Attended | ||
| Mr A Upton | Attended |
Teaching and Learning Committee meetings/attendance
| Name |
Autumn Term 2019 |
Spring Term 2020 |
Summer Term 2020 |
| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | ||
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | ||
| Adam Pierce (Staff Governor) | Attended | ||
| Mrs E Bishop | Attended | ||
| Mr R Masters | Attended | ||
| Mrs Kim Stinson (Chair) | Attended | ||
| Ms Danielle Briggs | Attended | ||
| Mr C Mooney | Attended |
Health, Safety and Premises Committee meetings/attendance
| Name |
Autumn Term 2019 |
Spring Term 2020 |
Summer Term 2020 |
| Mrs G Crompton (Headteacher) | Attended | ||
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | ||
| Mr D Simpson | Attended | ||
| Mr C Longworth | Attended | ||
| Mr R Masters | Attended | ||
| Chris Mooney | Attended |
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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| Mr Adam Pierce | 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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Mr Chris Mooney |
Attended |
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Mrs Kim Stinson |
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 |