Wolsingham Primary School

Uppertown, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland DL13 3ET

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Governors

Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA). A full list of governors is below with the date that their term as a school governor ends.

Governor Committee Structure

         Chair of Governors: Mr Paul Eastwood
         Vice Chair of Governors: Mrs Louise Clark / Mrs Kirsty Robeson
         Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Kitching

NamePositionRepresentingCommitteeTerm
of
Office
ResponsibilitiesRegistered
Interests
Place of Work
Mrs Sarah Kitching Headteacher Staff1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 701/09/2015 -
ongoing
Headteacher
Wolsingham Primary School / Hamsterley Primary School
Wolsingham Primary School / Hamsterley Primary School
Mrs Abby AshcroftParent1, 706/09/2018 – 05/09/2022Teaching, Learning and Assessment
GDPR
Children in SchoolAshcroft Jewellery Design
Mrs Anita Savory Authority 2, 3, 717/07/2017 – 16/07/2021Grand child in School
Wolsingham Parish Councillor
Member of Weardale AAP
Trustee - Weardale Community
Hospital, Cornerstone supported Housing Wear Valley Women's Refuge
Governor - Wolsingham School, Frosterley Primary School
Durham County Council
Mr Michael PatersonStaff1, 2, 413/05/2017 – 12/05/2021TeacherWolsingham Primary School
Mrs Louise ClarkVice Chair of Governors
Chair of Curriculum
Co-opted1, 2, 4, 6 02/01/2020 – 01/01/2024Standards and AchievementN/AWSCC Swimming Pool
Mr Paul Eastwood Chair of Governors
Chair of Premises
Co-opted1, 2, 4, 5, 711/04/2020 – 10/04/2024Leadership and ManagementDirector Biddick Academy / Yordie Ltd.
Children in School
Biddick Academy / Yordie Ltd.
Miss Francine MoraleeCo-opted1, 3, 5, 7
03/02/2020 – 02/02/2024Behaviour and Safety
Safeguarding/ LAC
N/ARetired
Mrs Kirsty RobesonVice Chair of Governors
Chair of Personnel
Co-opted1, 3, 4, 5, 6
07/06/2018 - 06/06/2022EYFS
British Red Cross - TrusteeN/A
Mrs Kirsty SalmonAssociate316/12/2019 - 15/12/2023Child in SchoolDurham Constabulary - Detective Constable Trainer
Mrs Miranda BlackmanParent1, 4, 610/07/2020 - 09/07/2024Chair of Tees Valley Cultural Education Partnership
Child in School
Theatre Hullabaloo - Chief Executive officer
Mrs Sarah MillerParent709/10/2020 - 08/10/2024Child in SchoolBishop Hogarth Education Trust (St. John's School - Teacher)
Mr Martin WaiteChair of FinanceCo-opted4, 605/11/2020 - 04/11/2024N/AN/A
Mr Gareth RobertsChair of FinanceParent3, 4, 730/06/2016 – 29/06/2020FinanceChild in School
Mazars LLP external auditors to DCC.
Mazars LLP
Roberts Accountants and Advisors Ltd.
Miss Jules HugganVice Chair
of Governors
Parent1, 3, 4, 5, 718/05/2016 – 17/05/2020SENDChild in School
Trustee - Weardale Whippets
Member - National Guardians Office
Care Quality Commission - North East and Yorkshire
Mr Jason HoweParent2, 5, 716/05/2016 -
15/05/2020
Leadership and ManagementChild in SchoolNewcastle College
VacancyParent

Recent Resignations

  • Mr Michael Fraser (15/05/2016 – 15/05/2020 – Resigned)
  • Miss Kate Morris (10/05/2018 – 09/05/2022 – Resigned)
  • Mr Lee Elliott (10/06/2016 – 10/06/2020 – Resigned)

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

Governors Code of Conduct

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

The Governing Body of Wolsingham Primary School adheres 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.

For further information, please view or download the full document below:

The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)

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

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

Record of Attendance 2020-2021

NameCurriculum and Standards Committee
15.10.2020
Premises Committee
15.10.2020
Finance Committee
5.11.2020
Full Governing Body
5.11.2020
Mrs Sarah Kitching ✓✓✓✓
Mrs Abby Ashcroft✓n/an/a✓
Mrs Anita Savory n/a✓n/a✓
Mr Michael PatersonA/AA/A✓✓
Mrs Louise Clark✓✓✓✓
Mr Paul Eastwood ✓✓✓✓
Miss Francine Moralee✓n/an/a✓
Mrs Kirsty Robeson✓✓✓✓
Mrs Kirsty Salmonn/an/an/aA/A
Mrs Miranda Blackmann/an/an/a✓
Mrs Sarah Millern/an/an/a✓
Mr Martin Waiten/an/a✓✓

Archived Attendance
You can view our archived attendance on our website. 


Committee Terms of Reference

Committees

Full Governing Body

1 = Curriculum and Standards
2 = Premises
3 = Personnel
4 = Finance
5 = Headteacher’s Performance Review
6 = Appeals
7 = First/Pay Review 

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Uppertown

Wolsingham

Bishop Auckland

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