Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
We have a full compliment of Governors who work very hard to support and “challenge” the school. They are as follows:
- Mrs K Lawrie Chair of Governors
- Mr A O’Roarty Vice Chair of Governors
- Mrs L Roberts Headteacher
- Mrs J Corrigan Staff Governor
- Mrs S Kirton-Darling Co-opted Governor
- Mr M Watson Parent Governor
- Mr M Lee Parent Governor
- Mr C Dawson LEA Governor
- Mrs D Barclay Co-opted Governor
- Mrs N Boyle Parent Governor
- Cllr H Liddle LEA Governor
Committee Structure and Attendance
| Name | Position | Committee | Term of Office Ends | Representing | Responsibilities | Attendance | Apologies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kate Lawrie | Chair | Curriculum and Standards, First/Pay Review, Head Teacher Performance Management | 31/8/19 | Co-opted Governor | Chair of Governors and Chair of various committees | Attendance records available on request from school | Governor apologies for non attendance at meetings are located on Attendance records |
| Mr A O’Roarty | Vice Chair | Appeals Headteacher Performance Management Personnel | 11/2/17 | Parent Governor | Vice Chair of Governors taking over from the Chair in their absence | Attendance records available on request from school | |
| Mrs L Roberts | Head Teacher | Curriculum and Standards, Finance and Premises | School | Attendance records available on request from school | |||
| Mrs June Corrigan | Non Teaching Staff Governor | 22/6/16 | Staff Governor | Attendance records available on request from school | |||
| Mrs Sue Kirton-Darling | Governor | Finance and Premises, First/Pay Review, Personnel | 20/5/19 | Co-opted Governor | Attendance records available on request from school | ||
| Mr M Watson | Governor | Appeals Curriculum and Standards Finance and Premises | 4/2/17 | Parent Governor | Attendance records available on request from school | ||
| Mr M Lee | Governor | Finance and Premises, Curriculum and Standards | 20/5/18 | Parent Governor | Sport Premium spending and impact | Attendance records available on request from school | |
| Mr Craig Dawson | Governor | First/Pay Review | 31/8/19 | LEA Governor | Attendance records available on request from school | ||
| Mrs Diana Barclay | Governor | Appeals, Curriculum and Standards | 6/11/16 | Co-opted Governor | Pupil Premium spending and impact | Attendance records available on request from school | |
| Mrs N Boyle | Governor | Personnel | 14/10/17 | Parent Governor | Attendance records available on request from school | ||
| Cllr H Liddle | Governor | Curriculum and Standards | 3/12/17 | LEA Governor | Attendance records available on request from school |
A Chair for each distinct committee will be appointed at the beginning of the meeting.
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Nettlesworth 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 (Updated Aug 2015)
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.
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