Governance
The governing bodies of Voluntary Aided schools are a combination of appointed and elected members. The foundation governors are appointed by the school's Trustees, the Sisters of Mercy to preserve and develop the religious character of the school and to secure advancement of the Catholic religion and the advancement of education.
"Governors provide effective support for leaders. They have a clear vision for the school. They provide a well-defined direction for improvement and know the school well. Governors challenge leaders to develop further the quality of education for pupils and students". Ofsted 2022
Role of the governing body
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are in:
- developing the strategic plan for the school;
- determining aims, policies and priorities of the school;
- setting statutory and non statutory targets;
- monitoring and evaluating the work of the school;
- the appointment of staff and ensuring the implementation of a range of personnel procedures;
- the strategic management of the budget;
- securing high levels of attendance and good standards of pupil behaviour;
- ensuring that all children in the schools have access to a broad and balanced curriculum which is suitable to age, aptitude and ability, which prepares them for adult life;
- ensuring the health and safety of pupils and staff.
Role of the Headteacher
The headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation and day to day management and control of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the governing body.
Governing Board Membership 2022/23
Acting Headteacher: Mr E Varey
Chair: Mr C Manning
Vice Chair: Mrs N Smith
Clerk to Governors: Mrs M Pritchard
Name | Category | Date Appointed/ Re-appointed | Appointed by | Term of Office |
Mr Christopher Manning Roles: Chair of Governors and Chair of Curriculum Committee | Foundation Governor | 1 Sep 2020 | Trustees | 4 years |
| Mrs Laura Charlton | Co-opted Governor | 2 February 2022 | Governing Board | 4 years |
Mrs Ann Marie Dimeck | Foundation Governor | 1 Sep 2022 | Trustees | 4 years |
| Father Christopher Fallon | Foundation Governor | 10 May 2022 | Trustees | 4 Years |
Mrs Caroline Grieco | Staff Governor | 20 Sep 2021 | Staff Election | 4 years |
Mrs Karen Heath | Parent Governor | 6 October 2021 | Parent Election | 4 Years |
Mr Barry Judge | Authority Governor | 7 Dec 2021 | Governing Board | 4 Years |
Miss Noreen McGinnity | Foundation Governor | 1 Sep 2021 | Trustees | 4 years |
Mr Edward Varey | Acting Headteacher | 1 September 2022 |
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Ms Suzanne Mainwaring | Foundation Governor | 1 Dec 2019 | Trustees | 4 years |
Mrs Jo Pearson Role: Chair of Admissions Committee | Foundation Governor | 1 Sep 2021 | Trustees | 4 years |
Mr Edward Ratcliffe | Co-opted Governor | 1 Sep 2019 | Governing Board | 4 years |
Mrs Judith Reese | Foundation Governor | 1 Sep 2020 | Trustees | 4 years |
Mr James Richardson | Foundation Governor | 1 Sep 2021 | Trustees | 4 years |
Mrs Noreen Smith Role: Chair of Finance and H&S Committee | Foundation Governor | 1 Sep 2021 | Trustees | 4 years |
Mr Paul Symes | Foundation Governor | 1 Oct 2021 | Trustees | 4 years |
Mr Peter Williams | Foundation Governor | 1 Sep 2022 | Trustees | 4 years |
Vacancy | Parent Governor |
| Parent Election | 4 years |
Governors who have recently left the Governing Board
Name | Category | Date appt’d/re-appt’d | Appointed by | Date Left |
Mr Anthony Devine | Authority Governor | 4 Jun 2019 | Governing Board | 3 Aug 2021 |
Mr M Guyers | Co-opted Governor | 1 Oct 2017 | Governing Board | 30 Sep 2021 |
Mrs J Brown | Parent Governor | 17 June 2019 | Parent Election | 31 August 2022 |
Committees
Curriculum | Finance & H&S | Admissions | Staffing |
Mr C Manning | Mrs N Smith | Mrs J Pearson | Mrs J Pearson |
Mrs C Grieco | Mr J Richardson | Mrs J Brown | Mrs N Smith |
Mr P Symes | Mr P Williams | Mr P Symes | Mr J Richardson |
Mrs A M Dimeck | Mr E Ratcliffe | Mrs J Reese | Mr C Manning |
Mr P Williams | Mr P Symes | Miss N McGinnity | Ms S Mainwaring |
Miss N McGinnity | Mrs L Charlton | Mr B Judge |
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Mrs J Reese |
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| Miss N McGinnity (sub-group) |
Mrs K Heath |
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| Mrs A M Dimeck (sub-group) |
Mr B Judge |
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| Mr P Williams (sub-group) |
Vacancy |
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Structure and Responsibilities of the Governing Board and Committees
Schools Financial Benchmarking Information
Register of business interests/school connections/other Governing roles
Name | Declared Details |
Mrs A M Dimeck | Governor at Holy Rosary Primary |
Ms S Mainwaring | Legal Advice Napthens LLP |
| Mrs L Charlton | Mrs Lawler (AHT) is married to Mrs Charlton's husband's cousin |
Record of Attendance 2021/22
Name | Scheduled Meetings | Meetings Attended | Apologies Accepted | Absent |
Mr C Manning | 8 | 8 |
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Mrs J Brown | 7 | 4 | 3 |
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Mrs L Charlton | 4 | 4 |
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Mrs A M Dimeck | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
Mrs C Grieco | 2 | 2 |
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Rev Canon Fallon | 6 | 6 |
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Mrs Karen Heath | 5 | 4 | 1 |
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Mr B Judge | 5 | 5 |
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Mr J Mangan | 12 | 12 |
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Ms S Mainwaring | 6 | 4 | 2 |
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Miss N McGinnity | 7 | 7 |
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Mrs J Pearson | 7 | 6 | 1 |
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Mr E Ratcliffe | 7 | 0 | 7 |
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Mrs J Reese | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
Mr J Richardson | 9 | 6 | 3 |
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Mrs N Smith | 9 | 9 |
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Mr P Symes | 10 | 4 | 6 |
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Mr P Williams | 9 | 7 | 2 |
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Record of Attendance 2020/21
Name | Scheduled Meetings | Meetings Attended | Apologies Accepted | Absent |
Mr C Manning | 9 | 9 |
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Mrs J Brown | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Mr A Devine | 10 | 5 | 5 |
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Mrs A M Dimeck | 7 | 6 | 1 |
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| Father Christopher Fallon | 0 | 0 | ||
Mrs C Grieco | 7 | 7 |
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Mr M Guyers | 6 |
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Mr B Judge | 7 | 7 |
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Mr J Mangan | 14 | 14 |
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Ms S Mainwaring | 6 | 4 |
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Miss N McGinnity | 5 | 5 |
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Mrs J Pearson | 8 | 8 |
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Mr E Ratcliffe | 7 |
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Mrs J Reese | 9 | 8 | 1 |
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Mr J Richardson | 9 | 5 | 4 |
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Mrs N Smith | 9 | 8 | 1 |
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Mr P Symes | 12 | 12 |
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Mr P Williams | 10 | 8 | 2 |
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*The Chair of Governors can be contacted through the Clerk to Governors- Mrs M Pritchard via the school contact details.