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    • Our Governors

    The Governing Body are responsible for the strategic running of the school.


    This is achieved by:

    • setting school-wide aims and objectives
    • setting policies and targets for achieving those aims and objectives
    • monitoring and evaluating progress towards achieving the aims and objectives
    • acting as a 'critical friend' to the Headteacher

    Governing Body Impact Statement (June 2023):

    The St Bartholomew’s Governors aim to support and challenge the school leaders, and to oversee all aspects of school performance, all with the aim that school remains an inclusive, kind and caring learning environment, ensuring that all children are enabled to achieve their potential, underpinned by a firm Christian ethos.

    During 2022/2023, the Chair and Vice-Chair of Governors have continued to meet regularly with the Headteacher, ensuring that the safeguarding of our children is paramount, and also to focus on our SEND and more vulnerable pupils and the support that they need to flourish in school.

    We have link Governors to give focus and support on particular areas of the curriculum and school life, and the Governors have approved and monitored the School Improvement Plan, which has helped guide the approach taken throughout the year.

    The three main Committees are: Finance and Staffing Committee; Curriculum Committee and the Premises/Health & Safety & Safeguarding Committee. Each of these Committees are responsible for their particular area, and provide challenge and support as appropriate, as well as financial oversight.

    All Governors take care to ensure that all of our pupils feel safe and supported in school, and that our curriculum allows the children the opportunity to thrive.

    Current Governors:

     

    Category

    Term of Office

    Relevant personal, educational, business, pecuniary and indirect interests
    Rev Ben Jarvis Foundation - Ex Officio 20/02/2023 - 19/02/2027  
    Mr Tim Gittins
    (Vice Chair)    		 Foundation 05/10/2020 - 04/10/2024  

    Mr Richard Stubbs
    (Chair)

    		 Foundation 05/10/2020 - 04/10/2024  
    Mrs Claire Francis Foundation 20/11/2020 - 19/11/2024  
    Miss Sally Robertson Foundation 29/01/2024 - 28/01/2028  
    Mrs Louise Barnfather Foundation 20/02/2023 - 19/02/2027  
    Mr Gary Richardson Foundation 20/11/2020 - 19/11/2024  
    Mr Craig Warkman Parent (elected) 05/02/2024 - 04/02/2024  
    Mr Paul Ward Parent (elected) 05/02/2024 - 04/02/2024  
    Mrs Liz Jackson Co-opted 25/11/2023 - 24/11/2027  
    Mr Michael Fawole Local Authority 25/11/2023 - 24/11/2027  
    Mr Chris Thomson Foundation 20/11/2020 - 19/11/2024  
    Mrs Lynn Marshall Teacher
    (elected)    		 12/05/2022 - 11/05/2026  
    Mrs Pam Laggan Co-opted 29/09/2019 - 28/09/2023  
    Mr Richard Restall Headteacher   Newcastle Diocesan Education Board

    Governors who have stepped down within previous 12 months:

    ...

    Governor roles:

    Chair: Mr Richard Stubbs (ChairOfGovernors@stbartscofeschool.org.uk)

    Vice Chair: Mr Tim Gittins

    Treasurer: Mrs Claire Francis

    Committee Membership:

    Finance and Staffing Committee

    • Mr T Gittins – Clerk
    • Mrs P Laggan – Sub-clerk
    • Headteacher
    • Mrs C Francis - Chair of Committee
    • Mr C Warkman
    • Mr M Fawole
    • Mr R Stubbs

    Appeals Committee

    • Mr M Fawole
    • Mr C Thomson     
    • Mr R Stubbs
    • Mrs L Barnfather

    (Chair to be appointed as the committee are called)

    Hearings Committee

    • Mr T Gittins
    • Mrs C Francis
    • Mr P Ward

    (Chair to be appointed as the committee are called)

    Curriculum Committee

    • Headteacher
    • Mrs L Barnfather
    • Mrs L Jackson
    • Mr M Fawole
    • Mrs L Marshall
    • Mr G Richardson

    Admissions Committee

    • Mr T Gittins
    • Mr R Stubbs
    • Headteacher

    Premises/Health & Safety & Safeguarding Committee

    • Headteacher*
    • Mr C Thomson - Chair
    • Mr P Ward
    • Miss S Robertson
    • Mr T Gittins*– for recruitment purposes only

    * Completed Safer Recruitment Training


    Performance Management Committee

    • Mrs C Francis - Foundation
    • Mr T Gittins - Foundation
    • Mr R Stubbs

    Governors with Specific Responsibility:

    Chair: Mr R Stubbs
    Vice Chair: Mr T Gittins 
    Treasurer: Mrs C Francis
    SEND: Mr R Stubbs

    Pupil Premium: Mrs P Laggan
    English: Mr M Fawole
    Maths: Mrs C Francis

    School Development (Curriculum Priorities): Mrs L Jackson
    Health and Safety: Mr P Ward

    Wellbeing: Mr C Thomson & Mrs L Marshall

    Leadership and Staff Development: Mr C Warkman
    Child Protection (including Looked After Children): Mr T Gittins
    Racial Equality: Headteacher

    Home School Partnerships: Mrs L Barnfather
    Food in Schools: Mrs L Marshall
    PSHE: Mr C Thomson

    Physical Education: Mr M Fawole
    RE: Mrs L Jackson
    EYFS: Mrs P Laggan

    Pupil Progress (inc More Able and Talented): Mrs C Francis
    Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural: Rev B Jarvis

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