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Chester-le-Street CE Primary School

Hilda Park, Chester-le-Street DH2 2JT

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Home / Our School / Governing Body

Governing Body

🌈 Let all that you do be done in Love β™₯️
πŸ•Š Our school values are :Thankfulness, Friendship, Compassion, Service, Endurance, Wisdom πŸ•Š

The Governing Body

  • The school’s Governing Body has nine members who as a collective have a range of roles and responsibilities, which ensure that the school operates efficiently and effectively. Β They have regular meetings to discuss the school’s finances, staffing, curriculum and buildings. The Governing Body works closely with the Headteacher and representatives from the Local Authority and the Diocese of DurhamThe Governing Body has three core functions:
    • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
    • Holding leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff;
    • Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.
  • The Governing Body carries out a very important job behind the scenes in supporting and challenging the school staff to improve the outcomes for children.Β  We work closely as a team particularly with the Headteacher and senior staff on a wide variety of tasks which include: 
    • developing a strategic plan for the school;
    • determining school aims, policies and priorities;
    • setting targets;
    • monitoring and evaluating the work of the school;
    • appointing staff;
    • managing the budget;
    • securing high levels of attendance and good standards of pupil behaviour;
    • ensuring that all children in the school have access to a broad and balanced curriculum;
    • ensuring the health and safety and safeguarding of pupils and staff.

     

    These are just some of the tasks that as governors we are responsible for. Some of these things may seem complicated or at least a bit dull! But we can honestly say that we really enjoy the huge satisfaction we get from seeing how rapidly the school is improving and feel valued for our part in it. We are a strong team with a variety of skills who work well together and have a shared commitment to continuing the journey together for the benefit of all our children in the future.

     

    Occasionally we have a vacancy for parent governors we would encourage any parent who may be interested in being a governor to get in touch with Ms Butler so you can find out more about the role and if you would like to be nominated.

     

    Governors can be contacted via the school office on 0191 3882328

     

Governing Body Members

The Governing Body has nine volunteer members and you can find out more about each board member by clicking on the links below:

  • Mrs Bridget Watt (Chair)
  • Ms Rachel Butler (Headteacher)
  • Mrs Angela Vear (Vice Chair)
  • Cllr Tracie Smith
  • Mrs Barbara Wells
  • Ms Susan White
  • Mr Sean Mulligan
  • Mrs Naomi Robinson
  • Mrs Laura Cavagan
  • Miss Rachel Orr
  • Reverend Matthew Strand

 

Governing Body Committee Structure

NameRepresentingTerm
of
Office Start and End date
CommitteeResponsibilities / Special InterestsRegister
of
Interests
Relationship
to
Staff
Ms Rachel ButlerNA01/01/2021 -31/12/2024Curriculum and Standards
Finance and Staffing
Headteacher at Chester-le-Street CE PrimaryNone
Ms Susan White23/04/2021 - 22/04/2025Religious EducationNone
Ms Naomi Robinson27/09/2021-27/09/2025Curriculum and StandardsNoneNone
Mrs Claire Dixon01/01/2021 -31/12/2024Curriculum and StandardsSEND
Early Years, LAC / Vulnerable including Sports Premium and Catch Up Premium,
Remote Learning
None
Mrs Barbara WellsNA25/02/2021 - 24/02/2025Chair of Finance and StaffingJustice of the Peace sitting on the County
Durham and Darlington bench
None
Mrs Angela Vear (Vice Chair)01/01/2021 -31/12/2024First / Pay Review (includes Pupil Discipline)
Chair of Curriculum and Standards
Finance and Staffing
None
Mr Sean Mulligan12.9.21Curriculum and StandardsStaff Governor
North Shields Football Club
Tynemouth Scouts
Northumberland Scouts
None
Cllr Tracie SmithNA01/01/2021 -31/12/2024Appeals
Staffing
Finance and Premises
Appeals
Headteacher's Performance Management
Community LinksNone
Bridget Watt (Chair)NA12/01/2021 - 11/01/2025Appeals
Curriculum and Standards
Staffing
Headteacher's Performance Management
Safeguarding
Leadership and Management
Remote Learning
Health & Safety
Governor at Witton le Wear Primary SchoolNone
Mrs Naomi Robinson01/09/2021-31/08/2025None
Rev Matthew Strand30/03/2022-30/02/2026None
Mrs Laura Cavagan14/02/2022-14/03/2026None

Governing Body Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct

Β You can view or download the Governing Body Terms of Reference which explains the duties of the Governing Body, the roles and responsibilities of the Headteacher or Acting Headteacher and Local Authority, the role of the Chair of the Governing Body, the Constitution and Conduct of the Governing Body and its procedures by clicking on the link below:

Terms of Reference Jan 2021

The members of the Governing Body at Chester-le-Street CE Primary School adhere to the following Code of Conduct:

Chester-Le-Street Code of Conduct January 2021


Governing Body Meeting Dates and Attendance

Schools are required to display a record of Governor attendance at meetings for each school academic year.

KEY
βœ“ Β  – Attended meeting
A/A Β  – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N Β  – Did not attend
n/a  – Not a member of the committee

All governing body meetings are externally clerked by an Education Durham Governor Service clerk

Record of Governing Body Attendance 2021 – 2022

NameCurriculum and Standards 20.9.21 (Held remotely)Finance and Premises 21.9.21 (Held remotely)Full Governing Body Meeting
4.10.21 (Held remotely)
Curriculum and Standards 28/02/22(Held remotely)Finance and Premises 01/03/22 (Held remotely)Full Governing Body Meeting
14/03/22
Curriculum and Standards 13/06/22(Held remotely)Finance and Premises 14/06/22 (Held remotely) 
Bridget Watt (Chair)βœ“n/aβœ“βœ“n/aβœ“βœ“n/a
Angela Vear (Vice Chair)βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“
Cllr Tracie Smithn/aA/AA/AN/Aβœ“n/a
Barbara Wellsn/aβœ“βœ“n/aβœ“βœ“n/aβœ“
Claire DixonA/An/aβœ“n/an/an/an/an/a
Susan White n/an/aβœ“n/an/an/an/a
Naomi Robinsonn/an/aβœ“n/an/aβœ“n/an/a
Sean Mulliganβœ“n/aβœ“βœ“n/aβœ“βœ“n/a
Laura Cavagann/an/an/an/an/aβœ“n/an/a
Rev Matthew Strandn/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a

Record of Governing Body Attendance 2020 – 2021

NameFull Governing Body
Meeting
12/01/2021 (Held Remotely)
Curriculum An Standards 1.3.2021
(Held Remotely)
Finance and Premises
2.3.2021
(Held Remotely)
Full Governing Body Meeting 15.3.2021
(Held Remotely)
Staffing Committee
19.4.21
(Held remotely)
Staffing Committee
5.5.21
(Held remotely)
Curriculum and Standards 7.6.21
(Held remotely)
Finance and Premises
7.6.21
(Held remotely)
Full Governing Body Meeting
28.6.2021
(Held remotely)
Bridget Watt (Chair)βœ“βœ“n/aβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“n/aβœ“
Barry Piercy (Vice Chair)βœ“n/aβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“n/aβœ“Resigned from post 28.6.21
Cllr Tracie Smithβœ“n/aA/Aβœ“A/AA/An/aA/Aβœ“
Angela Vearβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“
Barbara WellsNn/aβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“n/aβœ“βœ“
Claire Dixonβœ“βœ“n/aβœ“βœ“A/AA/An/aβœ“
Ashley RobertsA/An/aA/AResigned from post
Jill McKayβœ“βœ“n/aβœ“n/an/aβœ“n/aResigned from Post 31.8.21
Sarah Lambert (new to GB as of 12.4.21)A/AResigned from post 10/5/ 2021
Laura Cavagan
Rachel Orr
Matthew Strand
Sean Mulligan
Susan White (new as of 22.4.2021)A/An/an/aβœ“

Governing Body Minutes

Finance and Premises 1Mar22

Curriculum and Standards – 28Feb22

Finance & Premises 21st Sept 21

Curriculum & Standards 20th Sept 21

Finance & Premises 7th June 21

Curriculum and Standards 7th June 21

Curriculum and Standards Committee 1st March 2021

Inaugural Meeting Minutes 12th January 2021

Governing Body Action Plan

CLS GB Action Plan Spring – summer 2021

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Chester-le-Street CE Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department for Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools.Β For further information please view or download the documents below:

  • The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)

Record of former IEB Attendance 2019-2020

NameIEB
Meeting
27/07/19
IEB
Meeting
09/09/19
First/Pay
Review
Meeting
20/09/19
IEB
Meeting
09/10/19
First/Pay
Review
Meeting
24/10/19
IEB
Meeting
04/11/19
IEB
Meeting
4/12/19
IEB
Meeting
15/01/20
First/Pay
Review
Meeting
20/01/20
IEB
Meeting
24/02/20
IEB
Meeting
(Zoom)
06/05/2020
IEB
Meeting
(Zoom)
08/07/2020
IEB
Meeting
(Zoom)
21/09/2020
IEB Meeting (Zoom)
21.10.20
IEB Meeting (Zoom)
16.1.20
IEB Meeting (Zoom)
9.12.20
Bridget Watt (Chair)βœ“βœ“n/aβœ“n/aβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“
Barry Piercy (Vice Chair)βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“
Carol Robinsonβœ“βœ“n/aβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“
Carole Scottβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“n/aβœ“A/Aβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“A/AA/Aβœ“βœ“βœ“
Helen SmithA/Aβœ“n/aβœ“n/aA/Aβœ“βœ“βœ“βœ“A/AA/AA/AA/AResigned 7.12.20 due to work commitments.

IEB Meeting Minutes

Approved minutes of IEB Meetings can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the link below:

  • 9 December 2020IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 16 November 2020 IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 21 October 2020 IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 21 September 2020 IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 8 July 2020 IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 6 May 2020 IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 15 January 2020 IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 4 December 2019 IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 29 July 2019 IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 9 September 2019 IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 9 October 2019 IEB Meeting Minutes
  • 4 November 2019 IEB Meeting Minutes

IEB Action Plan

You can view or download the IEB Action Plan 2019-2020 by clicking on the link below:

  • IEB Action Plan Autumn Term 2020 evaluated 2020
  • IEB Action Plan 2019-2020 evaluated 10.9.20
  • IEB Action Plan 2019-2020 (update 24.2.20)
  • IEB Action Plan 2019-2020

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