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Governors
GOVERNING BODY STRUCTURE
The governing body was reconstituted in November 2014 and the current structure is as follows:
|
Category |
Number |
Authority |
|---|---|---|
|
Foundation Governors |
10 |
Appointed by the Archdiocese |
|
Parent Governors |
4 |
Elected by current parents |
|
Local Authority Governor |
1 |
Appointed by the Local Authority |
|
Staff Governor |
1 |
Elected by the current staff of the school |
|
Headteacher |
1 |
Ex Officio |
|
Co-opted Governor |
1 |
Appointed by the governing body |
The standard term of office is 4 years with the possibility of reappointment for further terms of similar length. The headteacher differs in that his/her membership of the governing body is ex officio.
GOVERNING BODY MEMBERSHIP
Foundation Governors (Appointed by the Archdiocese)
Michael Blundell (Chairman), John Carrigy, Richard Fernandes, David Finnegan, Leonie Howarth, Fr.Daniel Humphreys, Michael Lacquiere, David O'Beirne, Peter Palmer and Deborah Thompson.
LA Governor (Appointed by the Local Authority)
John Dawson.
Parent Governors (Elected by current parents/guardians)
Eamonn Ash, Matthew Clifford, Karleen Gavaghan and Catherine Walsh.
Staff Governor (Elected by current members of staff)
Caroline McGivern
Headteacher (Ex Officio)
Paul O'Rourke
Co-opted Governor
Stephen McNicholas
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Governing Body
Chairman: Michael Blundell
Sub-Committee Chairmen
|
Admissions |
Michael Blundell |
|
Curriculum |
John Dawson |
|
Finance and Premises |
David Finnegan |
|
Performance Management |
Deborah Thompson |
|
Pupil Disciplinary |
David Finnegan |
|
Staff Disciplinary |
Peter Palmer |
|
Staffing |
Michael Blundell |
|
Strategic Development |
Michael Lacquiere |
Sub-Committee Membership
|
Sub Committee |
Membership |
|---|---|
|
Admissions |
Michael Blundell (Chair), Michael Lacquiere & Paul O'Rourke |
|
Curriculum |
John Dawson (Chair), Michael Blundell, Karleen Gavaghan, Bronagh McCann & Paul O'Rourke. |
|
Finance and Premises |
David Finnegan (Ch), Richard Fernandes, Julie Jones-Owen, Paul O'Rourke, Peter Palmer and Dedorah Thompson. |
|
Performance Management |
Deborah Thompson (Ch), Michael Lacquiere |
|
Pupil Disciplinary |
David Finnegan (Convenor) & other members as available/needed |
|
Staffing |
Michael Blundell (Ch), Matthew Clifford, Stephen McNicholas, Paul O'Rourke and Peter Palmer. |
|
Staff Disciplinary |
Peter Palmer (Convenor) & other members as available/needed |
|
Strategic Development |
Michael Lacquiere (Ch), Michael Blundell, John Carrigy, David Finnegan, David O'Beirne, Paul O'Rourke & Deborah Thompson. |
Governors with Special Responsibility
|
Special Responsibility |
Responsible Governor |
|---|---|
|
Child Protection |
Michael Lacquiere |
|
Governors' Accounts |
David Finnegan |
|
Health and Safety |
Peter Palmer |
|
Literacy |
Karleen Gavaghan |
|
Numeracy |
Michael Blundell |
|
Physical Education |
Peter Palmer |
| Pupil Premium |
David Finnegan |
|
Religious Education |
John Dawson |
|
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities |
Deborah Thompson |
| Data Analysis | John Dawson. |
REGISTER OF INTERESTS
Relevant Business Interests
None
Governorship of Other Educational Establishments
|
Name |
Educational Establishment |
|---|---|
|
Michael Blundell |
Loyola Preparatory School, Buckhurst Hill |
| Matthew Clifford | KIngfisher Hall Primary Academy |
|
Stephen McNicholas |
St.John Vianney, West Green |
Relationships Between Governors and Members of the School Staff
|
Name |
Relationship |
|---|---|
|
John Dawson |
Sibling of Mrs J Williams |
| Karleen Gavaghan | In-law of Mrs G Ward |
GOVERNING BODY ATTENDANCE
(Full meetings)
2019-2020
|
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Eamonn Ash ** New appointment | 1(1) | 0(1) | 1(1) |
|
Charlene Boyaram |
2(2) |
1(2) |
1(1) |
|
Michael Blundell |
3(3) |
5(5) |
1(1) |
| Matthew Clifford | 1(2) | 1(3) | 1(1) |
|
John Dawson |
1(1) |
1(2) |
1(1) |
|
Adrian Duffy * Membership of governing body ended |
0(1) |
N/A |
NA |
| Richard Fernandes | 2(2) | 2(2) | 0(1) |
|
David Finnegan |
2(3) |
3(3) |
1(1) |
| Karleen Gavaghan | 2(2) | 2(2) | 1(1) |
|
Michael Lacquiere |
2(2) |
2(3) |
1(1) |
|
Paddy McCaffrey * Membership of governing body ended |
1(3) |
1(2) |
N/A |
|
Stephen McNicholas |
0(2) |
0(2) |
0(1) |
| Jo Nugara | 1(2) | 2(2) | 1(1) |
| Peter Palmer | 3(3) | 3(3) | 1(1) |
| David O'Beirne | 2(2) | 2(2) | 1(1) |
|
Paul O’Rourke |
4(4) |
6(6) |
1(1) |
|
Bridget Smith |
1(1) |
0(1) |
1(1) |
| Deborah Thompson ** New appointment | N/A | N/A | 1(1) |
| Michael Whelan | 1(3) | 0(3) | 1(1) |
|
Slawomir Witon |
1(1) |
0(1) |
0(1) |
(First Number = Actual Attendance, Number in Brackets = Possible Attendance)
Information - Current Governors' Appointments
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