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Welcome to our Governor Page

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Our Local Governing Body plays a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, supporting leadership, and ensuring the highest standards of education and wellbeing for all pupils.

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Our Local Governing Body is made up of dedicated volunteers from a range of backgrounds, including parents, staff, and members of the local community. Together, they bring valuable experience and insight to help guide the school’s development.

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All Governors can be contacted through the school office email. When emailing, please clearly state For the Attention of the relevant Governor.

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The core functions of the governing body

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The core functions of the governing body are as set out in The School Governance (Roles, Procedures and Allowances) (England) Regulations 2013, regulation 6(2) and include, but are not limited to, ensuring:

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• that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined

• that the headteacher performs their responsibilities for the educational performance of the school

• the sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources
  
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Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust

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Learning Accord MAT has a Board of Trustees committed to fostering a high performing organisation where effective governance drives success. The Board of Trustees is the top-level decision-making body with Learning Accord MAT and is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Trust, and its schools.  Local Governing Bodies are delegated to oversee the work of individual schools within the Trust and continue to focus on the day-to-day business of the school.

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All Governors are nominated by the Committee at Full Governors Meetings and approved by the Board of Trustees.

Foundation Governors are approved by the Board of Trustees and Diocese of Leeds, Church of England.  

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The structure of St Thomas Local Governing Body

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At St Thomas we have a maximum of twelve governors.

 

• Two Ex Officio Governors – the Headteacher and the Vicar of St Thomas Church, Bradley.

• Two Parent Governors - parents with a child or children at the school, elected by parents.

• One Staff Governor – one member of the school, elected by school staff.

• Five Co-opted/Community Governors – people who live or work in the community served by the school, appointed by the governing body

• Two Foundation Governors – appointed by the Diocese of Leeds to which the school is linked because we are a Church of England school.

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Ex Officio x2          Kate Meade (Headteacher), Vicar of St Thomas Church

Foundation x2       Joanne Simpson (Chair of Governors), Helen Bennett

Staff x1                 Kairon Mead

Parent x2              Maria Morgan, Sarah Simmonds

Co-opted x5          Sarah Palmer (Vice Chair), Michael Ghatt, Laura Brogan, Cathryn Goddard and one vacancy

 

What’s Involved?

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To fulfil the role effectively, governors are expected to:

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• Attend regular meetings (approximately six per year)

• Visit the school occasionally to gain insight into its day-to-day life

• Undertake background reading and stay informed

• Participate in induction training, including safeguarding training and ongoing development opportunities
   

You can find details of each governor’s role and responsibilities below.

 

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Becoming a School Governor

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Volunteering as a school governor is a challenging but rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real and positive difference for children and young people in our community.

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When a vacancy for a parent governor becomes available, the Headteacher will send written notice of the election in a letter to be taken home by the children. If you are interested in a co-opted/community governor vacancy, contact the school office or the Headteacher.

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St Thomas CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All governors and prospective governors will undergo safer recruitment checks. 

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