Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
School Governors
- Mrs Tremewan (Chair of Governors) (Co-opted Governor)
- Mr Jackson (Community Governor) (Co-opted Governor)
- Mrs Bennett (Community Governor) (Co-opted Governor)
- Cllr Yorke (Local Authority Governor)
- Mrs Oswin (Parent Governor)
- Mrs Thompson (Parent Governor) (Co-opted Governor)
- Mrs Tonge (Parent Governor)
Staff Governors
- Mrs Gill (Staff Governor)
- Miss Hope (Staff Governor)
Governor Committee Structure
| Name | Representing | Term of Office | Committee | Responsibilities | Register of Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jackson | Community Governor, Co-opted Governor | 15/07/2015 - present | Finance and Premises, First Pay Review, HT Performance Management | Health and Safety, Website | None |
| Mrs Bennett | Community Governor Co-opted Governor | 12/11/2018 - 11/11/2022 | Curriculum, Personnel and Discipline, First Pay Review, HT Performance Management, | Safeguarding, Quality of Education, Behaviour | |
| Cllr Yorke | Local Authority Governor | 15/06/2017 - 14/06/2021 | Appeals, Finance nd Premises | Health and Safety, Website | |
| Mrs Oswin | Parent Governor | 25/04/2018 - 24/04/2022 | Appeals, Curriculum, Personnel and Discipline | Personal Development, Quality of Education | None |
| Mrs Thompson | Parent Governor, Co-opted Governor | 25/04/2018 - 24/04/2022 | Appeals, Curriculum, Personnel and Discipline | Quality of Education | None |
| Mrs Tremewan | Chair of Governors Co-opted Governor | 07/03/2018 - 06/03/2022 | Curriculum, Finance and Premises, First Pay and Review, HT Performance Management, Personnel and Discipline | Quality of Education, Health and Safety | None |
| Mrs Tonge | Parent Governor | 05/03/2018 - 04/03/2022 | Curriculum | Early Years | |
| Mrs Gill | Headteacher | Curriculum, Finance and Premises, Personnel and Discipline | None | ||
| Miss Hope | Staff Governor | Curriculum | None |
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
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 2020-21
| Name | FGB Meeting 19th October 2020 | Curriculum, Standards and Performance Review Meeting 6th November 2020 | Personnel, Discipline & General Purposes 25th March 2021 | Finance and Premises Meeting 23rd November 2020 | Pay Review Meeting 30th November 2020 | FGB Meeting 15th March 2021 | Finance and Premises Meeting 25th March 2021 | Curriculum, Standards and Performance Review Meeting 25th March 2021 | Personnel, Discipline & General Purposes 25th March 2021 | FGB Meeting 2nd March 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs J Tremewan - Chair | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Mrs K Bennett | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Mr D Jackson | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||
| Mr P Gaines | Y | |||||||||
| Cllr R Yorke | Y | Y | Y | A/A | A/A | |||||
| Mrs K Oswin | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||
| Mrs L Thompson | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||
| Mrs E Tongue | Y | Y | ||||||||
| Mrs W Gill | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Committee Terms of Reference
We will be adding this information soon.
Committee Terms of Reference 2018
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