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Three Lane Ends, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 7SR

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Home / About Us / Our Governing Body

Our Governing Body

Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).

School Governors

  • Mrs  Tremewan (Chair of Governors) (Parent Governor)
  • Miss Kellett (LAC Governor) (Safeguarding Governor)  (Local Authority Governor)
  • Mr Jackson (Community Governor)
  • Mrs McConnell (Community Governor)
  • Mr Gaines (Community Governor)
  • Mrs Bennett (Community Governor)
  • Cllr Yorke (Local Authority Governor)
  • Mrs Oswin (Parent Governor)
  • Mrs Thompson (Parent Governor)
  • Mrs Tonge (Parent Governor)

Staff Governors

  • Mrs Gill (Staff Governor)
  • Vacancy

Governor Committee Structure

NameRepresentingTerm
of
Office
CommitteeResponsibilitiesRegister
of
Interests
Ms Kellett Local Authority Governor
Safeguarding Governor
LAC Governor
01/09/2015 - 31/08/2019Appeals, HT Performance Management,
Personnel & Discipline
Inclusion & SafeguardingNone
Mr JacksonCommunity Governor15/07/2015 - 14/07/2019Finance & Premises,
First Pay Review,
HT Performance Management
SIP 4. OutcomesNone
Mrs McConnellCommunity Governor12/11/2018 - 11/11/2022Finance & Premises, Personnel & Discipline,
First Pay & Review,
HT Performance Management
SIP 3. Personal Development, Behaviour & Safety None
Mr GainesCommunity Governor12/12/2016 - 11/12/2020Appeals, Finance & PremisesHealth & SafetyNone
Mrs BennettCommunity Governor12/11/2018 - 11/11/2022Curriculum, Personnel & Discipline
Cllr YorkeLocal Authority Governor15/06/2017 - 14/06/2021Curriculum, Finance & Premises, First Pay & reviewSIP 1. Leadership & Management - Curriculum
Mrs OswinParent Governor25/04/2018 - 24/04/2022Appeals, Curriculum, Personnel & DisciplineSIP 2. Quality of Teaching & learning & Assessment
SIP 4. Outcomes
None
Mrs ThompsonParent Governor25/04/2018 - 24/04/2022Appeals, Curriculum, Personnel & DisciplineSIP 1. Leadership & Management - Governance
SIP 2. Quality of Teaching & learning & Assessment
SIP 4. Outcomes
None
Mrs TremewanParent Governor07/03/2018 - 06/03/2022Curriculum, Finance & Premises, First Pay & Review, HT Performance Management, Personnel & DisciplineSIP 1. Leadership & Management - Curriculum
SIP 4. Outcomes
None
Mrs TongeParent Governor05/03/2018 - 04/03/2022Curriculum
Mrs GillHeadteacherCurriculum, Finance & Premises, Personnel & DisciplineNone
VacancyStaff GovernorCurriculumSIP 3.Personal Development, Behaviour & Safety InclusionNone

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Escomb Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of 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.

The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools 2017

The Role of the School Governor and Governing Bodies

The role of the school governor is demanding but very rewarding. 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.

Governors have three main roles:

  • To provide strategic direction for the school
  • To act as a critical friend to the headteacher
  • To ensure accountability

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

Escomb Statement

How To Become A School Governor

If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.


Governor Attendance

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

Archived Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.

KEY
✓   – Attended meeting
A/A   – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N   – Did not attend
X  – Not a member of the committee

 

Record of Attendance 2018-2019

NameCurriculum, Standards and Performance Review Meeting
5th October 2018
Curriculum, Standards and Performance Review Meeting
12th October 2018
Finance and Premises Meeting
18th October 2018
FGB Meeting
26th November 2018
Pay Review Meeting
3rd December 2018
Finance and Premises Meeting
3rd December 2018
Curriculum, Standards and Performance Review Meeting
1st March 2019
Finance and Premises Meeting
26th March 2019
Personnel, Discipline & General Purposes 3rd May 2019Personnel, Discipline & General Purposes 14th May 2019Personnel, Discipline & General Purposes 17th May 2019
Ms Marjorie KellettA/AA/A
Mrs W E Gill - HeadteacherYYYYYYYYYYY
Mrs L ThompsonYYYA/AY
Mrs L McConnellA/AYYYYYY
Mrs K OswinYYYYYA/A
Mrs K BennettYYYA/A
Mrs J Tremewan - ChairYYYYYYYYYYY
Mrs E TongueYY
Mr P GainesYYA/AY
Mr D JacksonYYYY
Cllr R YorkeA/A

Committee Terms of Reference

We will be adding this information soon.

Committee Terms of Reference 2018

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