Governors
What is the role of a school governor?
The role of the school governor is demanding but very rewarding and is a good way to give back to your local community. School governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, they set the school’s aims and policies. They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:
Determining how the school’s budget is spent
The appointing and dismissing of staff
Hearing appeals and grievances
Forming policy on the school’s curriculum and collective worship
Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour and discipline
Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies
Who can be a school governor?
You don’t have to have children at the school to be a governor. However, you do have to be over 18, and pass a formal check for your suitability to be within a school. No specific qualifications are required but there are certain expectations. What’s really important is that you have energy, enthusiasm, time and a real desire to help provide children with the best possible education.
Governors come from all sections of the community, and all walks of life. They can be parents, staff at the school, residents in the locality or representatives of local churches or businesses. It is important that you can work as part of a team, and can give commitment to the school. Advice, support and training for the role is given by the council. Some governors are elected by parents, some are appointed by the governing body itself, the local authority or local churches. This ensures governing bodies reflect the communities they serve.
Our Governors are:
Deacon Linda Watkin- Co-opted Governor (Chair of Governors)
Ms Elizabeth Kirton- Co-opted Governor (Vice Chair of Governors)
Mr Michael Martin- Co-opted Governor
Mrs Anne Newland- Co-opted Governor
Mr Ian Potts- Co-opted Governor
Mrs Nicola Watson- Head Teacher
Cllr Hazel Weatherley- Local Authority
Ms Melanie Arkless- Parent Governor
Mrs Debbie Howe- Parent Governor
Mrs Amy Raine- Staff Governor
Mrs Kirsty Armstrong- Associate Member
Term of office and meetings
The term of office for a school governor is normally four years. Most schools have a full governing body meeting once a term (for approximately 2 hours). At the Autumn term meeting the Chair and Vice Chair are elected and the composition of sub committees is determined. You may also join a committee which usually meets once a term. Most governors find they usually attend meetings or visit a school three or four times each term. You may be invited to special occasions such as assemblies, sports days, plays and presentations.
All Governors may be contacted via School. Home addresses are not published for reasons of security.
Details of our Governing Body for the Academic Year 2024-2025
2024-25 – Membership and Vacancies – Barley Mow Primary School
2024-25 – Committee Membership – Barley Mow Primary School
Year 2023-2024
2023-24 – Membership and Vacancies – Barley Mow Primary School
2023-24 – Governing Body Meeting Attendance – Barley Mow Primary School
2023-24 – Committee Membership – Barley Mow Primary School
2023-24 – Committee Meeting Attendance – Barley Mow Primary School
Register of Pecuniary Interests 2023-2024
Governor Policies
Details of our Governing Body for the Academic Year 2022-2023
2022-23 – Governing Body Meeting Attendance – Barley Mow Primary School
2022-23 – Membership and Vacancies – Barley Mow Primary School
2022-23 – Committee Membership – Barley Mow Primary School
2022-23 – Committee Meeting Attendance – Barley Mow Primary School
Details of our Governing Body for the Academic Year 2021-2022
Barley Mow Primary School – committee meeting attendance 2021-22
Barley Mow Primary School – committee membership 2021-22
Barley Mow Primary School – governing body meeting attendance 2021-22
Barley Mow Primary School – governing body membership 2021-22
