- 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 |
Minister - Ex Officio Governor | Rev John Reeves - left 20/07/2016 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor – Carlisle Diocesan | Mrs G Price reappointed 09/02/2017 Resigned 19/07/2019 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor – Dacre PCC | Mr A Taylor reappointed 08/07/2018 Resigned 17/12/2018 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor – Dacre PCC | Mrs R Mead appointed 23/11/2017 Resigned 04/09/2019 | NIL | |
| Parent Governor Elected | Mr A Worth appointed 06/02/2018 Resigned 18/12/2018 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor - Dacre PCC | Ms J Armstrong appointed 15/01/2016 Term of Office ended 16/01/2020 | NIL | |
| Parent Governor Elected | Mrs H Smith appointed 25/04/2019 Resigned 20/02/2020 | NIL | |
| Parent Governor Elected | Mr M Clement reappointed 19/03/2018 Resigned 17/07/2020 | NIL | |
| Foundation Governor | Mr M Sharman appointed 26/03/2019 Resigned 18/072021 | NIL | |
Minister - Ex Officio Governor | Reverend Cathy Helm | N/A |
NIL
|
Headteacher Ex Officio Staff Governor |
Mrs H Dunham
| N/A | NIL |
CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
Foundation Governor | Mrs I Morley reappointed 12/12/2021 Resources / Finance Committee Pupil Discipline Committee | 4 Years | NIL |
VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
Foundation Governor | Mrs K Hall appointed 10/05/2021 SEND Governor Staffing & Curriculum Committee Salary Review Committee Staff Dismissal / Discipline Committee | 4 Years | NIL |
Foundation Governor | Mrs Ruth Houston appointed 24/3/2021 Staffing & Curriculum Committee
| 4 Years |
NIL |
| Foundation Governor | Rev Tim Cooke appointed 08/11/2019
| 4 Years | NIL |
Foundation Governor | VACANCY | ||
| Foundation Governor | VACANCY | ||
Local Authority Governor
| VACANCY | ||
Parent Governor – Elected | Mrs A Blackwell appointed 25/04/2019 Safeguarding Governor Resources / Finance Committee | 4 Years | NIL |
| Parent Governor – Elected | VACANCY | ||
Staff Governor - Elected
| Mrs R Wilson reappointed 15/11/2022 Staffing & Curriculum Committee | 4 Years | NIL |
Clerk to the Governors
| Mrs S Austwick |
NIL
|
Committee Terms of Reference
Current Year Meeting Attendance - 2022 - 2023
1 November 2022
Present
Mrs Morley; Mrs Dunham; Mrs Houston; Rev Tim Cooke; Mrs Blackwell; Mrs Wilson
Apologies
Rev Cathy Helm; Mrs Hall
11 October 2022
Present
Mrs Morley; Mrs Dunham; Mrs Houston; Rev Cathy Helm; Rev Tim Cooke; Mrs Hall; Mrs Blackwell
Apologies
Mrs Wilson