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The Role of our Governors

In all types of schools, governing bodies should have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent

If you would like to contact the governors please email Sharon Passey (chair of governors)

spassey@thelwallinfantschool.co.uk

Governor Newsletter spring 20

Our Governors

Mrs Kate Adam- Co-opted Governor I became a parent governer in 2016 when my eldest daughter joined the school. I was inspired by Thelwall Infants' desire and drive to be the best it could be and felt I could contribute to helping children achieve their potential. I am a Consultant Psychologist with experience of working with children, young people and their families. In my current role I help design and deliver mental health and wellbeing services across the north west. I am motivated to facilitate healthy, resilient communities and am looking forward to my role as parent governor.

Mr Ben Coupar - Co-opted Governor My Daughter Poppy has just started at Thelwall Infant school and with her younger sister Matilda due to start a couple of years later, I thought now would be a good time to get involved in local education. I have lived in the area for just over four years and I am keen to assist the school in any way I can, to benefit the learning and experience the children have as they begin their educational journey. I hope that my background in construction management and leadership provides me with some useful skills and knowledge that will be of value to the school .

Mrs Diane Ditchfield - Staff Governor I've been a staff governor for the past nine years. I involve myself on the curriculum committee and have taken on the role as healthy school governor. I've worked at the school as a full time teaching assistant for the past ten years, after moving to Thelwall 16 years ago. I have experience in all year groups and interventions run by the school.

Colm Buteux - Co-opted Governor My son James is at the Infant school and my daughter Hannah, now in Junior's, also attended. My wife Joanne also teaches part-time at the Infant school. So I have lots of reasons to help out! I have run a Pre-school before, for the Infants, I am primarily helping with procurement, contracts and legal items. As well as helping the school I am a member of Round Table and also have a season ticket for Warrington Wolves.

Lynne Hollingsworth- Chair of Governors I am a teacher that worked at Thelwall Infant school until July 2016 when I took retirement. I have two grown up children of my own, as well as two young grandchildren. During my time as a teacher at Thelwall Infants I worked across all year groups and spent a number of years as the school SENCO. I also have in depth knowledge of safeguarding and have taken on the role of safeguarding governor.I

Simon Hoe-Vice Chair -Parent Governor I have a child in Year 2 and my younger son will be starting in September 19. I hope my personal contribution will help to raise standards even further and help with the continued improvement of the school. I have over 20 years managerial experience with finance being one of my key roles.

Mrs Sharon Passey - LA Governor I am married and have lived in Thelwall for approximately 38 years. My three children all attended Thelwall Infants and Thelwall Junior schools, as did two of my grandchildren. I have been a teacher for over forty years. Although I originally trained to teach History, I have spent the majority of my career working with students who have difficulty with their literacy and numeracy skills. For many years I was a SENCO in a local High School and currently I am working as a Home Tutor and SEN Specialist Teacher. I became a Local Authority Governor at Thelwall Infant School in 2014 and I hope that I will be able to continue to support staff and students to maintain their record of excellent education in Thelwall.

Mrs Sue Marshall - Co-opted Governor I have worked in a variety of primary schools in Trafford, Salford and Cheshire. I came to Thelwall Infants about 1998 and have I taught here on a part time and supply basis until retiring in 2010, when I became a governor. I am on the Learning and Curriculum Committee and am currently the SEN Governor. I have very much enjoyed working with the children in the school garden. I have lived in Lymm since 1977 and have two adult boys who work in the computer industry.

Mrs Cathy Houda - Co-opted Governor (Deputy Headteacher) I am currently the reception teacher and SENCO at Thelwall Infants and have recently joined the governing body. As acting Deputy headteacher I am keen to help the school to continue it's drive for improvement and feel that my knowledge of the curriculum, assessment systems and current education policy will help the governors to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children. I am looking forward to developing my own knowledge of the governor role and in particular the management of resources within school.

Governor Responsibilities

Committees

Finance and Resource and Management	Learning and Curriculum
Colm Buteux -Chair	Sue Marshall - Chair
Cathy Houda	Diane Ditchfield
Alison Rostron	Sharon Passey
Ben Coupar	Kate Adam
Lynne Hollingsworth	Lynne Hollingsworth
Simon Hoe	Alison Rostron

	HT Performance Management/Pay Committee
	Sharon Passey
	Lynne Hollingsworth
	Colm Buteux

Specific Governor Reponsibilities

Headteacher Performance Management objectives	Sharon Passey
SEN including Nurture Group	Sue Marshall
Child Protection and Safeguarding	Lynne Hollingsworth
Healthy School/Pupil Voice	Ash Catherall
Premises renewals and development	Colm Buteux
Health and Safety	Ben Coupar
Pupil Premium	Sharon Passey

Pupil Discipline, Staff Discipline, complaints and Appeals Committees to be convened according to terms of reference as required.

Terms of Office

Type of Governor	Name	Term of office end date
Headteacher	Alison Rostron	Not specified
Staff	Diane Ditchfield	Dec 22
Parent	Kate Adam	Nov 20
Parent	Simon Hoe	Jul 22
Co-opted	Ben Coupar	Jun 20
	Lynne Hollingsworth	Jun20
	Colm Buteux	Mar 22
	Sue Marshall	Jun 21
	Cathy Houda	Nov 21
	Darren Manuel	Mar 23
	Vacancy
Local Authority	Sharon Passey	Dec 22

Attendance of Governors at Meetings

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