Governors
Who are our Governors?
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Nick White Chair of Governors Foundation Governor
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John Swift Co-opted Governor
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Caroline Gunning Co-opted Governor
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Rev Jonathan Brennan Ex-Officio
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Sarah Daggett Headteacher
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Ryan McDonough Parent Governor
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Sally Briston Parent Governor
The Governing Body At Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Chair of Governors Nick White
Vice Chair of Governors John Swift
Clerk tba
The constitution of the governing body is: Headteacher
2 Diocese Foundation Governors recommended by the diocese
2 Parent Governors, formally elected through a ballot of parents unless the election is uncontested
1 Staff Governor, formally elected by staff employed at school
7 x Co-opted governors, nominated and appointed by the governing body
2x Associate governors, nominated and appointed by the governing body
The governing body currently operates with a single committee:
The committee meets every half term and works collaboratively to cover the following responsibilities;
Resources: responsible for staffing including the appointments of senior staff, equality and diversity, finance, property management, health and safety and nutritional standards.
Teaching, Learning & Pupil Support: responsible for teaching and learning matters including target setting, standards and achievement, SEN (including reporting annually on the success of the SEN policy), monitoring teaching and learning and curriculum provision and ensuring that the governing body is represented at school improvement discussions. Also responsible for behaviour, safeguarding, attendance, children's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, children, parent and staff voice, extra-curricula activities, cluster and other partnerships.
Chair of Governors
Nick White
Vice Chair of Governors
John Swift
Parent Governors
Sally Briston (term of office 07/02/2024 - 06/02/2028)
Ryan McDonough (term of office 07/02/2024 - 06/02/2028)
Foundation Governors
Rev Jonathan Brennan (term of office tbc)
Nick White (term of office 10/11/2020 - 09/11/2024)
Co Opted Governors
Caroline Gunning (term of office 15/05/2022 - 14/05/2026)
John Swift (term of office 09/11/2021 - 08/11/2025)
Local Authority Governor
Vacancy
Staff Governor
TBA (term of office 20/09/2023 - 19/09/2026)
Associate Governors
N/a
The Governors of the school have a range of duties and powers determined by Government legislation. Working in partnership with the Headteacher the Governors meet as a full committee or in sub committees to discuss key issues, and make decisions. Members of the Governing Body are unpaid volunteers who have varied backgrounds and educational experiences. They are all committed to working together to ensure the children at Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Primary School receive a full, balanced and enriched education. They are responsible for promoting high standards of educational achievement; managing the school budget; appointing staff; establishing and reviewing performance management of staff; setting targets for pupil achievement and monitoring progress on the School Development and Improvement Plan. The school appreciates the support and hard work of all our governors.
Meet The Governors - A Pen Portrait
After retiring from Headship in 2020 I have returned to my northern roots having spent 34 years teaching along the south coast. Most of that time was spent in primary schools and my final post was as director of a multi academy trust. As well as keeping up with trends in education, I also enjoy walking and cycling in the local countryside. Having moved to Barwick a few years ago, my wife and I have been struck by the warmth of the welcome and I would love to do all I can to see Barwick CE Primary as the jewel in the crown of this lovely village.
I joined our governing body as a co-opted governor in September 2022, serving on the curriculum committee. This year I hope to focus on mental health and wellbeing in school.
I enjoy being a reading volunteer and attend school each week. I live in the local area with my husband, we share four grown up children and our precious grandchildren. My interests include reading, tennis and travel. During the last ten years I have worked in primary education following a long career in Global insurance-broking account management. I aim to use my skills, experience and enthusiasm to help our school grow and develop, whilst looking out for the best interests of our children, staff, fellow governors and parents.
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Statutory Information and Register of Business Interest's for School Governors 2022
Governors' Code of Conduct 2022
Governor Attendance
Written Statement of Behaviour Principles 2021
Minutes from Governing Body Meetings
