Wolsingham Primary School

Uppertown, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland DL13 3ET

 Wolsingham Primary School
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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
HeadteacherHeadteacher
Wolsingham Primary School
Wolsingham Primary School
Mrs Abby AshcroftParent1, 706/09/2018 – 05/09/2022Art, DT and Music
SIP priority 4
GDPR
Children in SchoolAshcroft Jewellery Design
Mrs Anita Savory Authority 2, 3, 717/07/2017 – 16/07/2021SIP Priority 5Wolsingham 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 – 12/05/2021SIP Priority 3TeacherWolsingham Primary School
Mrs Louise ClarkVice Chair of Governors
Chair of Curriculum
Co-opted1, 2, 4, 6 02/01/2020 – 01/01/2024PE and Forest Schools
SIP Priority 3
N/ADurham County Council - Wolsingham Swimming Pool Manager
Mr Paul Eastwood Chair of Governors
Chair of Premises
Co-opted1, 2, 4, 5, 711/04/2020 – 10/04/2024Maths and MFL
SIP Priority 1
Cyber Safety
Director Yordie Ltd.
Councillor - Tow Law Town Council
Biddick Academy / Yordie Ltd.
Miss Francine MoraleeCo-opted1, 3, 5, 7
03/02/2020 – 02/02/2024Geography and RE
SIP Priority 5
Safeguarding/ LAC
N/ARetired
Mrs Kirsty RobesonVice Chair of Governors
Chair of Personnel
Co-opted1, 3, 4, 5, 6
07/06/2018 - 06/06/2022English and SEND
SIP Priority 4
Culture and Arts
British Red Cross - TrusteeN/A
Mrs Christiane Hunter-GordonParent1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 613/05/2021 - 12/05/2025Science and PHSE/RSEChild in School
Mr Paul DeBrett-WatsonParent1, 611/11/2021 - 10/11/2025EYFSChildren in School
Chair of Governors - Hutton Henry CofE Primary School
Foster Carer
Archive
Mrs Sarah MillerParent1, 3, 709/10/2020 - 08/10/2024
(Resigned 19/10/2021)
History and Computing
SIP Priority 2
Child in SchoolBishop Hogarth Education Trust (St. John's School - Teacher of History and Head of Y11)
Mrs Miranda BlackmanParent1, 4, 610/07/2020 - 09/07/2024
(Resigned 21/09/2021)
EYFS
SIP Priority 2
Chair of Tees Valley Cultural Education Partnership
Child in School
Theatre Hullabaloo - Chief Executive officer
Mr Martin WaiteChair of FinanceCo-opted4, 605/11/2020 - 04/11/2024 (Resigned)Maths and MFL
SIP Priority 1
NoneNone
Mrs Kirsty SalmonAssociate316/12/2019 - 15/12/2023 (Resigned)English and SEND
SIP Priority 5
Child in SchoolDurham Constabulary - Detective Constable Trainer
VacancyParent
VacancyCo-opted

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 2021-2022

NamePersonnel Committee
19.10.2021
Curriculum and Standards Committee
4.11.2020
Premises Committee
4.11.2020
Headteacher's Performance
12.11.2021
Finance Committee
5.11.2020
Full Governing Body
5.11.2020
Mrs Sarah Kitching ✓✓✓
Mrs Abby Ashcroft✓AAn/a
Mrs Anita Savory ✓n/aAA
Mr Michael Patersonn/a✓✓
Mrs Louise Clarkn/a✓✓
Mr Paul Eastwood n/a✓✓
Miss Francine Moralee✓✓n/a
Mrs Kirsty Robeson✓✓✓
Mrs Christiane Hunter-Gordonn/a✓n/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

DL13 3ET

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