GOVERNING BODY
The Governing Body of Earls Barton Primary School was established on 1st January 2017 in accordance with the Instrument of Government agreed by the Local Authority, as EBPS is a Community School maintained by the Local Authority.
Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of their school, working to ensure it delivers a good quality education.
So what does a Governor do?
We are responsible for working with the Headteacher to raise standards of achievement for all pupils at the school, for setting the budget and for overseeing the curriculum. We also have powers with respect to the appointment and dismissal of staff and the exclusion and re-instatement of pupils.
Why do schools need Governors?
Every school has a governing body to represent the public in the running of schools. School governors bring perspectives from ordinary life and work with the staff and the local authority to help secure the best possible education for the children in the school. They have important responsibilities such as managing the school budget, overseeing the curriculum and appointing staff.
How do Governing bodies work?
Governing bodies must act as a corporate body. They must act with integrity, objectivity and honesty and in the best interests of the school. They must be open about, and prepared to explain, their decisions and actions. The size of the governing body can range from 9 to 20 (this can vary for voluntary aided schools). Each governing body can adopt the most suitable model within certain guiding principles. The governing body should carry out their functions with the aim of taking a largely strategic role in the running of the school.
The governing body will:
- promote high standards of educational attainment
- set targets for pupil achievement
- take general responsibility for the conduct of the school
- manage the school's budget, including how many staff will work there and their pay
- make sure that the curriculum is balanced and broadly based
- participate in the appointment of senior staff (including appointing the headteacher)
The Earls Barton Primary School Governors meet formally at least once a term. There are several Standing Agenda Items which must be included, and the remainder of the meeting is organized so that every aspect of the school’s development is covered throughout the year. This includes the updating and revision of those policies which must have Governor approval. These must then be published on the school website. Last year, following a review and evaluation of the Governors’ effectiveness, we changed how we work, and at our review and evaluation at the end of the year we agreed to continue with this, as it had proved to be more efficient in terms of time and communications. Details of specific Governor focus areas have been agreed for this academic year and cover all aspects previously dealt with by committees, and include new initiatives for which Governors are now responsible. The meetings of the Full Governing Body are now inclusive for all Governors and are enabling active and productive discussions.
We are fortunate at Earls Barton Primary to have very supportive and involved parents, and are committed to ensuring that as Governors we keep parents involved and informed about what is happening. There is a programme of activities which encourage parents to visit the school and see how their children are learning, as well as new ways of ensuring that both staff and Governors have an understanding of the parent voice. Governors are also trying to have a presence at these activities, and welcome feedback from parents/carers, and can also be contacted through either the email address for the website or through the website contact form.
GOVERNORS 2020-2021 AND MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
Name |
Governor type |
Dates of office from/to |
|
Mr Nick Chapman |
Co-opted |
10.12.2020 |
09.12.2024 |
Mrs Lesley Emerson |
Associate |
08.12.2015 |
07.12.2023 |
Mrs Sarah Levell |
Staff |
20.11.2020 |
19.11.2024 |
Mr Craig Malloy |
Co-opted |
10.12.2020 |
09.12.2024 |
Mr David Ribbins |
Headteacher |
01.09.2019 |
|
Mr Phil Sheldon |
Co-opted |
19.09.2019 |
18.09.2023 |
Mrs Victoria Christy |
Parent |
12.01.2018 |
11.01.2022 |
Mrs Ruth Palmer |
Co-opted | 18.01.2018 | 17.01.2022 |
Vacancy |
Co-opted |
|
|
Mr Robert Smith |
Parent | 24.10.2019 | 23.10.2023 |
Vacancy |
Parent | ||
Mr David Rust |
Co-opted | 23.01.2020 | 22.01.2024 |
Mrs Elaine Ford |
Associate | 23.01.2020 | 22.01.2024 |
Mrs Ruth Alexander |
Associate | 01.01.2017 | |
Mrs Nicky Clarke |
Associate | 01.01.2017 |
SPECIFIC/INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020 - 21
RESPONSIBILITY/FOCUS |
GOVERNOR(S) |
LIAISON WITH |
Chair of Governors | Nick Chapman | |
Vice Chair of Governors | Lesley Emerson | |
Community Cohesion |
Nick Chapman |
Head, Governors External |
Monitoring and Data analysis for progress and achievement |
EYFS: Ruth Palmer KS1: Lesley Emerson and Ruth palmer KS2 Victoria Christy and Robert Smith |
Head, KS Leaders Inclusion Manager |
EYFS Link |
Ruth Palmer |
EYFS Leader |
Finance and Budget |
Craig Malloy David Rust |
Head/SBM |
H & S |
Nick Chapman |
SBM, Head, Site Supervisor |
H.R. |
Ruth Palmer |
Head, Chair |
Head’s Appraisal |
David Rust Ruth Palmer |
External |
Inclusion/vulnerable groups |
Victoria Christy |
Inclusion Manager |
KS1 Link |
Lesley Emerson, Ruth Palmer |
KS1 Leader |
KS2 Link |
Victoria Christy and Elaine Ford |
KS2 Leader/Head |
Looked after children |
Victoria Christy and Elaine Ford |
Head, Inclusion Manager |
Marketing and communications, including website |
Phil Sheldon |
Deputy + As appropriate |
Parents’ participation and feedback |
Phil Sheldon
|
Head Staff Parents |
Policy review cycles |
Craig Malloy |
SBM/Head |
Premises inc. Highways |
Nick Chapman |
Head/SBM Site Supervisor |
Pupil Premium |
Victoria Christy and Phil Sheldon |
Head,Inclusion Mgr |
Safeguarding |
Elaine Ford and Nick Chapman |
Designated Safeguarding Lead (PS) |
Safer Recruitment |
Lesley Emerson, Ruth Palmer, Nick Chapman and Phil Sheldon |
Head |
Special Educational Needs |
Victoria Christy and Elaine Ford |
Head, Inclusion Manager |
Sports funding |
Craig Malloy and David Rust |
Head/Sports Funding lead teachers |
All Governors have signed the Code of Conduct for Governors and work to the Terms of Reference.
All Governors will sign a Declaration of Interest forms, which identify relevant business and pecuniary interests (as recorded in the register of interests) including:
- Governance roles in other educational institutions;
- Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives)
The Clerk to the Governors is: Helen Dabrowski
REGISTER OF INTERESTS 2020-21
Name |
Business Interest |
Other governing bodies |
Personal relationship with staff or other board members |
---|---|---|---|
Victoria Christy |
Tutor and childminder |
None |
No |
Ruth Palmer |
None |
None |
No |
Craig Malloy |
None |
Yes |
No |
Phil Sheldon |
None |
None |
No |
Nick Chapman |
None |
None |
No |
David Ribbins |
None |
None |
No |
Lesley Emerson |
None |
None |
No |
John Fulton |
None | None | No |
Robert Smith |
None | None | No |
Elaine Ford |
None | None | No |
David Rust |
None | None | No |
Sarah Levell |
GOVERNOR ATTENDANCE 2019-20
Nick Chapman | 8/8 |
David Ribbins | 8/8 |
Phil Sheldon | 7/8 |
Victoria Christy | 8/8 |
Lesley Emerson | 6/8 |
Chloe Fallady | 5/5 |
Craig Malloy | 6/8 |
David Rust | 4/4 |
Ruth Palmer | 7/8 |
John Fulton | 5/8 |
Robert Smith | 5/6 |
Scott Fitzsimmons | 4/6 |
Nicky Clarke | 8/8 |
Karen Loomes | 8/8 |
Elaine Ford | 4/4 |