Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
Governor Committee Structure
For further information on who our governors are and what they do, please click on each name below:
| Name | Representing | Term of Office | Committee | Responsibilities | Register of Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Katherine Briggs Chair | Foundation Governor | Jul 2018 - Jul 2022 | Leadership Curriculum & Standards First/Pay Review Admissions | Chair of Governors Sports premium LAC Geography Class 3 Link Governor | None |
| Mrs Catherine Ferguson Vice Chair | Foundation Governor | Mar 2017 - Mar 2021 | Leadership Curriculum & Standards Finance & Premises First/Pay review Admissions | Vice Chair of Governors Sex & Relationships Attendance Art/DT Class 2 Link Governor | None |
| Mrs Lisa Ashton - Head Teacher | Executive Headteacher | Leadership Curriculum & Standards Finance & Premises Personnel Admissions | None | ||
| Mrs Gemma Wright - Deputy Head | Staff Governor | Sep 2016 - Aug 2020 (Extended to 23 Nov 2020) | Leadership Curriculum & Standards Finance & Premises Personnel Admissions | Deputy Headteacher | None |
| Miss Louise Coxon | Foundation Governor | Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Leadership Curriculum & Standards Personnel Pupil Discipline Admissions | EYFS Behaviour & Attitudes Maths MFL Class R Link Governor | None |
| Mrs Hayley Hood | Parent Governor | Mar 2017- Feb 2021 | Leadership Curriculum & Standards Finance & Premises First/Pay Review Personnel | Safeguarding Sports Premium SEND Internet Safety PE GDPR | None |
| Mrs Shirley Lamb | Foundation Governor | Mar 2017 - Mar 2021 | Leadership Curriculum & Standards | Music | Teaching Assistant (part-time) |
| Mr Carl Roberts | Parent Governor | Mar 2017 - Feb 2021 | Leadership Curriculum & Standards Finance & Premises Appeals | Pupil Premium Computing Class 6 Link Gov | None |
| Cllr Ivan Cochrane | LA Governor | 11 July 2019 - 10 July 2023 | Leadership Curriculum & Standards Finance & Premises First/Pay Review Personnel Pupil Discipline | English Health & Safety Class 4 Link Governor | Cochranes Coaches |
| Mrs Charlotte Carr | Foundation Governor | Sep 2018 - Sep 2022 | Leadership Curriculum & Standards Appeals | Parish Link Governor RE Science History Class 5 Link Governor | None |
| Mrs Alene Ellsworth | Foundation Governor | 21 June 2019 - 20 June 2023 | Leadership Curriculum & Standards Appeals | Pupil Premium English PSHE Class 1 Link Governor | None |
Recent Resignations: Mrs Denise Malcolm (Foundation Governor) Resigned May 2019
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Our Lady of Lourdes RCVA Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools. For further information please view or download the full document below.
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)
Governor Attendance
Schools are required to display a record of Governor’s attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
KEY
✓ – Attended meeting
A/A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
X – Not a member of the committee
E – Exempt
Record of Attendance 2020-2021
| Name | Meeting [add date] | Meeting [add date] | Meeting [add date] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss K Briggs (Chair) | |||
| Mrs C Ferguson (Vice Chair) | |||
| Mrs L Ashton | |||
| Mrs G Wright | |||
| Miss L Coxon | |||
| Mrs H Hood | |||
| Fr F McCullagh | |||
| Mrs S Lamb | |||
| Mr C Roberts | |||
| Mr I Cochrane | |||
| Mrs C Carr | |||
| Mrs A Ellsworth |
Archived Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.
Committee Terms of Reference
We will be adding this information as soon as possible.
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