- Stainton C of E Primary School
- Stainton,
- Penrith,
- Cumbria,
- CA11 0ET
- 01768 840673
- admin@stainton.cumbria.sch.uk
Governance Information
Our School Governing Body
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.
School Governing Body
The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of:
- 7 Foundation Governors
- 2 Parent Governors
- 1 Local Authority Governor
- 1 Staff Governor
- 1 Headteacher
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- Set the aims and objectives for the school
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Be a source of challenge and support to the Headteacher (a critical friend)
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school
School governors have a wide range of responsibilities. They are the strategic leaders of our schools and have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets the best possible education. Stainton CE Primary School Governors bring a variety of relevant skills and experiences to the governing body including management, finance, law and education.
Structure of Governing Board
Governor Category | Name & Committee Membership | Term of Office | Register of Business Interests |
CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
Foundation Governor | Mr Peter Scott appointed 08/09/2023 Resources / Finance Committee Pupil Discipline Committee | 4 Years | NIL |
VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS Minister - Ex Officio Governor Foundation Governor | Reverend Cathy Helm Staffing & Curriculum Committee Salary Review Committee Staff Dismissal / Discipline Committee | N/A |
NIL
|
Headteacher Ex Officio Staff Governor | Mrs R Wilson appointed as Headteacher 01/09/23 | N/A | NIL |
| Foundation Governor | Mrs Greta Johnson appointed 13/01/2025 | 4 Years | NIL |
| Foundation Governor | Rev Lindsay Harrod appointed 13/01/2025 | 4 Years | NIL |
Foundation Governor | Mr Matthew Ramsay appointed 12/02/2024 Finance Committee | 4 Years | NIL |
| Foundation Governor | VACANCY | ||
Foundation Governor | VACANCY | ||
Local Authority Governor | VACANCY | ||
Parent Governor – Elected | Mrs C Dawson appointed 15/05/23 | 4 Years | NIL |
| Parent Governor – Elected | Mrs V Edgar appointed 09/10/23 Safeguarding Governor | 4 Years | NIL |
| Staff Governor - Elected | Mrs J Bragg appointed 17/11/2023 Staffing & Curriculum Committee | 4 Years | NIL |
Clerk to the Governors
| Mrs S Phillips (Judicium Education) |
NIL
| |
Local Authority Governor | Mr P Watson Resigned 13/01/2025 | NIL | |
Minister - Ex Officio Governor | Rev John Reeves - left 20/07/2016 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor – Carlisle Diocesan | Mrs G Price Resigned 19/07/2019 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor – Dacre PCC | Mr A Taylor Resigned 17/12/2018 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor – Dacre PCC | Mrs R Mead Resigned 04/09/2019 | NIL | |
| Parent Governor Elected | Mr A Worth Resigned 18/12/2018 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor - Dacre PCC | Ms J Armstrong Term of Office ended 16/01/2020 | NIL | |
| Parent Governor Elected | Mrs H Smith Resigned 20/02/2020 | NIL | |
| Parent Governor Elected | Mr M Clement Resigned 17/07/2020 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor | Mr M Sharman Resigned 18/072021 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor (VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS) | Mrs K Hall Resigned 13/02/2023 | NIL | |
Headteacher Ex Officio Staff Governor | Mrs H Dunham Retired 31/08/2023 | NIL | |
Foundation Governor (CHAIR OF GOVERNORS) | Mrs I Morley Resigned 31/08/2023
| NIL | |
| Staff Governor - Elected | Mrs R Wilson Appointed as Headteacher 01/09/2023 | NIL | |
| Parent Governor – Elected | Mrs A Blackwell Resigned 12/11/2023 | NIL | |
Foundation Governor | Mrs Ruth Houston Resigned 31.1.24
|
NIL | |
| Foundation Governor | Rev Tim Cooke Resigned 20.2.23
| NIL |
Committee Terms of Reference
Current Year Meeting Attendance - 2023 - 2024
9 October 2023 ( Full Governors Meeting)
Present
Mrs Houston; Rev Tim Cooke; Mrs Wilson; Rev Cathy Helm, Mrs C Dawson, Mr P Watson, Mrs V Edgar, Mrs A Blackwell
Attending
Mrs J Bragg
Apologies
Mr P Scott
13 November 2023 (Finance Committee)
Present
Mrs Houston; Mrs R Wilson; Rev Tim Cooke; Mr P Watson
Apologies
None
22 November 2023 (Curriculum Committee)
Present
Mrs R Wilson; Mrs J Bragg; Mr P Scott; Rev Cathy Helm; Mrs V Edgar; Mrs C Dawson
Apologies
None
22nd January 2024 (Full Governors Meeting)
Present
Mrs R Wilson; Mrs J Bragg; Mr P Scott; Mrs V Edgar; Mrs C Dawson, Mr P Watson, Rev T Cooke
Attending
Mr M Ramsey
Apologies
Rev C Helm, R Houston
4th March 2024 (Curriculum Committee)
Present
Mrs R Wilson; Mrs J Bragg; Rev Cathy Helm; Mrs C Dawson
Apologies
None