Governors
Our Governors
The Governing body at Snaith Primary School is made up of a voluntary, dedicated and hardworking group of people from a variety of backgrounds. They regularly attend meetings and often visit, taking an interest and an active role in the life of our school. Through the roles and responsibilities they undertake, they monitor the quality of teaching and learning throughout the curriculum, ensure the children’s welfare needs are met, monitor the spending of the school budget and offer their support, advice and expertise to staff and parents. While the day to day running of the school is the responsibility of the Head Teacher, the Governors act as a critical friend to ensure that the school runs effectively, providing outstanding provision in all areas for all members of our wonderful school community.
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Governor |
Role (Also see responsibilities and committes) |
Category |
Term of Office |
Declared Pecuniary interest |
Material Interests |
Other Governorships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chris Emsen
|
Chair Vice Chair of Finance Safeguarding/ Health and Safety including IT monitoring Child Protection Educational Visits
|
Local Authority |
Start date - May 2005 Term of Office Ends April 2026 |
NONE |
NONE
|
NONE |
|
Cath Harrison
|
Vice Chair Governor to Parent Liaision Chair of Finance Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Link Governor |
Parent |
Start date March 2016 Term of Office Ends March 2024 |
NONE |
NONE
|
NONE |
|
Helen Calpin
|
Voting Head Teacher |
Voting Head Teacher |
Start date September 2016
|
YES (Member of Staff) |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Angela Jones
|
Training Link Governor Curriculum |
Co-opted |
Start date November 2014 Term of Office Ends May 2023 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Ruth Dickens
|
Covid recovery, School Council Curriculum |
Co-opted |
Start date Feb 2017 Term of Office Ends Feb 2025 |
NONE | NONE | NONE |
|
Emma Blackwell
|
Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Link Governor Finance Curriculum |
Parent |
Start date Feb 2020 Term of Office Ends January 2024 |
NONE | NONE | NONE |
|
Sadie Emsen
|
Well-being Governor Finance and Curriculum |
Co-opted |
Start date September 2019 Term of Office Ends November 2023 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Clare Donnison
|
SEND Curriculum |
Co-opted |
Start date January 2017 Term of Office Ends January 2025 |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
Jason Boasman
|
Sports Premium Link Governor Sustainability Governor Finance and Curriculum |
Co-opted |
Start date November 2020 Term of Office Ends November 2024 |
NONE | NONE | NONE |
|
Nicola Roberts
|
Curriculum | Parent |
Start date October 2021 Term of Office Ends October 2025 |
NONE | NONE | NONE |
|
Melanie Ryan
|
Curriculum | Parent |
Start date October 2021 Term of Office Ends October 2025 |
NONE | NONE | NONE |
| Hannah Jackson | Curriculum | Staff Governor |
Start Oct 2022 Term of Office Ends October 2026 |
Yes (staff member) |
None | None |
Governors have a 4 year term of office and may be re-elected to the role once the term is concluded.
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WHAT DO THE GOVERNORS’ DO?
All Governors meet at least twice every term with additional monthly meetings arranged for the Finance Committee. The Governors work in partnership with Mrs Calpin in a strategic role with regard to the aims and objectives to improve the school, monitoring the School Budget, and considering and approving School Policies. Governors are also involved with the appointment of teaching staff, attend relevant training and when the opportunity arises work with other Governing bodies.
The Governors take great pride in the schools achievements and celebrations and work alongside staff and often meet the children to ensure they can fully support the school in its future developments.
The Governors welcome the opportunity to meet with parents at school functions and at any other time by request.
GOVERNOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMITTEES.
|
Area of responsibility |
Governor/s |
|---|---|
|
Behaviour and Welfare and Personal Development |
Chris Emsen Cath Harrison Ruth Dickens |
| Safeguarding |
Chris Emsen Jason Boasman (site) |
| SEND | Clare Donnison |
| Disadvantage |
Emma Blackwell Cath Harrison |
|
Quality of education - Teaching Learning and Assessment – Core Subjects (English/Maths/Science) Including EYFS |
Cath Harrison Clare Donnison Mel Ryan Nicola Roberts Jason Boasman |
|
Quality of education - Curriculum. Teaching, Learning and Assessment – Foundation subjects Including EYFS |
Ruth Dickens Angela Jones Emma Blackwell Sadie Emsen Clare Donnison |
|
Finance and Resources Committee |
Chris Emsen Cath Harrison (Chair) Helen Calpin Sadie Emsen Jason Boasman |
| Well- Being (Staff and children) |
Sadie Emsen Cath Harrison Ruth Dickens Hannah Jackson |
| Personnel Committee |
Chris Emsen Cath Harrison Angela Jones
|
Governor Attendance 2023/2024
Full Governing Board Meetings
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Name |
Attendance at FGB for the academic year (2023-24) |
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|
|
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Percentage |
|
Chris Emsen (Chair) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Cath Harrison (Vice Chair) |
Y |
N |
Y |
67% (2/3) |
|
Helen Calpin (Voting Head Teacher) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Angie Jones |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Clare Donnison |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Ruth Dickens |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Sadie Emsen |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Emma Blackwell |
N |
N |
Y |
33% (1/3) |
|
Jason Boasman |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Nicola Roberts |
N |
Y |
Y |
67% (2/3) |
|
Melanie Ryan |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Hannah Jackson |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Jamie Beardsall |
Y |
Y |
N |
67% (2/3) |
|
|
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Finance Meetings
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Attendance at Finance Committee Meetings for the academic year (2023-24)
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|
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|
|
17 Oct 23 |
16 Jan 24 |
13 Jun 24 |
|
|
Chris Emsen |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Cath Harrison (Chair) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Helen Calpin (Voting Headteacher) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Emma Blackwell |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Sadie Emerson |
Y |
Y |
N |
67% (2/3) |
|
Jason Boasman |
Y |
Y |
Y |
100% (3/3) |
|
Jamie Beardsall |
N/A |
N/A |
Y |
100% (1/1) |
