Governors
The core functions of the governing body are as set out in (regulation 6) and include, but are not limited to ensuring:
- that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined
- that the headteacher performs their responsibilities for the educational performance of the school
- the sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources
A governing body and its governors must, as required by The School Governance (Roles, Procedures and Allowances) (England) Regulations 2013, regulation 6(2):
- act with integrity, objectivity and honesty and in the best interests of the school
- be open about the decisions they make and the actions they take and shall be prepared to explain their decisions and actions to interested parties
The governing body also has legislative responsibility and strategic oversight for the school’s safeguarding arrangements.
Maintained Schools Governance Guide
Governors
Chair of Governors and LA Governor: Ms Madonna Adams
Vice Chair and Foundation Governor: Rev Jackie Oakes
Clerk to the Governors: Miss Rebecca Dixon
Ex Officio Governor: Rev Jackie Oakes
Staff Representative: Mrs Stephanie Steele
Parent Governor: Mrs Nikki Witham
Foundation Governor: Mr David Findley
Foundation Governor: Ms Lindsay Martin
Foundation Governor: Mrs Otty Fry
Foundation Governor: Mr Gary Ensor
Governor Sub Committees
Chair of Teaching and Learning - Ms Lindsay Martin
Chair of Finance & Premises - Mr David Findley
|
Governor Name |
Election Date |
Term of Office |
End of Office |
Elected / Appointed by |
Governor Type |
Sub Committee Meetings Attended 2024-25 |
Full Committee Meetings Attended 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Madonna Adams |
26/4/19 LA (3/3/22) |
4 years |
26/4/23 3/3/26 |
Governors | Chair of Governors and LA Governor | 2/2 | 3/3 |
| Rev Jackie Oakes | 20/12/21 | By virtue of holding another office | Ex-officio | Diocese of Carlisle | Ex-Officio, Vice Chair and Foundation Governor | 2/2 | 3/3 |
| Mr David Findley | 27/6/23 | 4 years | 27/6/27 | Diocese of Carlisle | Foundation Governor | 2/2 | 3/3 |
| Ms Lindsay Martin | 09/10/25 | 4 years | 09/10/29 | Diocese of Carlisle | Foundation Governor | - | - |
| Mrs Stephanie Steele | 20/11/24 | 4 years | 20/11/28 | Staff | Staff | 2/2 | 2/3 |
| Mrs Otty Fry | 12/2/23 | 4 years | 12/2/27 | Diocese of Carlisle | Foundation Governor | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Mr Gary Ensor | 12/2/23 | 4 years | 12/2/27 | Diocese of Carlisle | Foundation Governor | 2/2 | 1/3 |
| Mrs Nikki Witham | 09/10/25 | 4 years | 09/10/29 | Governors | Parent Governor | - | - |