The Governing body is involved with the school at every level, but it’s core key responsibilities are;
- To ensure clarity of vision and strategic direction
- To hold the school to account for educational achievement of its pupils, and
- To make sure that the school’s money is well spent
Appointed by the Governing Body Term of Office: 01/03/2020 - 31/08/31 Appointed by the Governing Body Date Appointed: Stuart is the Director of Education at Evidence Based Education, and a qualified teacher who spent ten years teaching English and Drama in Durham secondary schools. Alongside his work training and supporting teachers and school leaders around the world, he currently holds a Visiting International Professor position in the Hector Research Institute for Education Sciences and Psychology at the Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen in Germany, and is an Honorary Professor in the School of Education at Durham University. His interest in research focuses on assessment, teachers’ professional learning, and evaluation. Stuart formerly held a Policy Fellow post in the UK Government’s Department for Education. Register of interests: Business - Yes (see above), Financial - No, Governor of another school - No Appointed by the Governing Body Date Appointed: Nicola is the Headteacher at Kirk Merrington Primary School. Register of interests: Business - No, Financial - No, Governor of another school - Yes Associate Member Term of Office: 01/09/21 - 31/08/25 Christine is a retired member of the school staff and currently the longest serving Governor of the Governing Body. Christine is a Councillor on Ferryhill Town Council and is also Chairperson of the Ferryhill Banner Group. She is actively involved in many groups and organisations within Ferryhill and has great links with the wider community. Being a long serving, experienced Governor, Christine brings a wealth of knowledge to the Governing Body. Register of interests: Business - No, Financial - No, Governor of another school - No Appointed by the Governing Body Term of Office: 13/11/2018 - 31/08/25 Tom has been a primary school teacher since 2011 and has previously worked in West Cornforth Primary School. He has taught across all Key Stages and is currently a Deputy Head Teacher, and Year 5 and 6 teacher, at Ferryhill Station Primary School. Tom has responsibility for maths, computing and is a designated safeguarding lead. He enjoys football, films and restaurants. Tom has recently completed half marathons, including North London and The Great North Run, and he loves to go walking with his family. Previous to teaching, Tom has been a football coach in the USA and a Travel Consultant in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Register of interests: Business - No, Financial - No, Governor of another school - No Appointed by the Governing Body Term of Office: 02/06/2018 - 31/08/25 Liam is the General Manager of Ferryhill Sport & Education Centre, the former Ferryhill Leisure Centre and previously worked at the Department for Education. Active in the local community, Liam is involved in many local organisations and has good links with most organisations within Ferryhill. As the General Manager of Ferryhill Sport & Education Centre he brings a wealth of Management and Financial experience to the Governing Body and is Chair of our Finance, Premises and Personnel Committee. Register of interests: Business - No, Financial - No, Governor of another school - No Appointed by the Governing Body Term of Office: 18/06/2020 - 31/08/25 Kevin has lived in Aycliffe for 30 years and is married with 2 children. He has 30 years senior management experience, managing teams of up to 250 people. His background is in finance, budget development and people management. His interests are walking, cricket (most sports!) and politics. He is passionate about developing young people and promoting a fairness in society. Register of interests: Business - No, Financial - No, Governor of another school - Yes Appointed by the Governing Body Term of Office: 18/03/19 - 31/08/25 Appointed by the Governing Body Term of Office: 08/05/19 - 31/08/25 Appointed by the Governing Body Term of Office: 01/09/21 - 31/08/25 KEY Record of Attendance 2021-2022
Record of Attendance 2020-2021
Record of Attendance 2018,2019 and 2020 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. Bowburn Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department for 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 documents below: We will be adding this information in the Autumn term.Mrs J Sones - Executive Headteacher
Committee: Curriculum and Standards; Finance, Premises and Personnel / Curriculum / Appeals / First Pay Review
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Register of interests: Business - No, Financial - No, Governor of another school - Yes
Professor S Kime - Chair of Governors
Term of Office: 02/05/2018 - 31/08/25
Committee: Curriculum and Standards; Appeals; Safeguarding ; First/Pay Review; Headteacher's Performance Review; RE; PSHCE/RSE
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Mrs N Murray
Term of Office: 14/10/20 - 31/08/25
Committee: Curriculum and Standards (Chair); Appeals; English; LAC
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Mrs C Woods - Co-opted Governor
Committee: Curriculum and Standards; SEND
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Mr T Leake - Staff Governor
Committee: Curriculum and Standards
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Mr L Fellows - Vice Chair of Governors, Co-opted Governor
Committee: Curriculum and Standards; Finance, Premises and Personnel; Appeals; Headteacher's Performance Review; Maths; Health and Safety; Wellbeing
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Mr K Burton - Co-opted Governor
Committee: Finance, Premises and Personnel; First/Pay Review; Safeguarding; CP/LAC; Premiums; Safeguarding
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Mrs J Crosby - Staff Governor
Committee: Curriculum and Standards
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Register of interests: Business - No, Financial - No, Governor of another school - No
Mrs S Wilson - Parent Governor
Committee: Curriculum and Standards; First/Pay Review; Science/STEM/D&T/Music; Training and Development
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Register of interests: Business - No, Financial - No, Governor of another school - No
Mrs L Cook - Associate Governor
Committee: Finance, Premises and Personnel
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Register of interests: Business - No, Financial - No, Governor of another school - No
✓ – Attended meeting
A/A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
X – Not a member of the committee
Name Special Full Governing Body Meeting
07/09/21Finance, Premises & Staffing Committee
28/9/21Full Governing Body Meeting
13/10/21Curriculum and Standards
16/11/21Pay Review Meeting
23/11/21
Mrs Christine Woods ✔ ✔ ✔
Mrs Lynne Cook ✔ X
Mrs Jemma Crosby X ✔ ✔
Mrs Joanne Sones ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mrs Kath Allison ✔ ✔ ✔
Mr Kevin Burton ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mr Liam Fellows ✔ ✔ ✔
Mrs Margaret Walton X ✔
Mrs Nicola Murray ✔ X ✔
Mrs Victoria Gibbins ✔
Mrs Stacy Wilson ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Dr Stuart Kime ✔ ✔ ✔
Mr Tom Leake X ✔
Mrs Lynsey Kennedy ✔
Mrs Vivienne Ingleton ✔ ✔ NS
Name Termly
Meeting
09/06/2020Finance
&
Premises
14/07/2020Finance
&
Premises
06/10/2020Termly
Meeting
13/10/2020Curriculum
&
Standards
25/06/2020Curriculum
&
Standards
22/09/2020Termly
Meeting
10/02/2021Curriculum
&
Standards
25/02/21
Mrs Christine Woods ✓ ✓ A/A ✓ ✓ ✓
Mr Christopher Flanaghan ✓ ✓ ✓ -
Mr Arran Last ✓ Resigned
Mrs Joanne Sones ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Mrs Kath Allison ✓ ✓ ✓
Mr Kevin Burton - ✓ ✓ ✓
Mr Liam Fellows ✓ ✓ (Chair) ✓ ✓ ✓ (Chair) ✓ ✓
Mrs Margaret Walton - ✓ ✓ ✓
Mrs Nicola Murray - ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ (Chair)
Cllr. Paul Howell ✓ A/A ✓
Mr Peter Robson - - ✓
Mrs Stephanie Tucker ✓ Resigned
Dr Stuart Kime ✓ ✓ ✓ (Chair) ✓ (Chair) ✓ ✓
Mt Tom Leake ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
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