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:

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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

• National Information from "Get Information About Schools" website