Governors

Governors

The Chair and Vice Chair are selected annually from within the Governing Body.

Governors are appointed / elected to the Governing Body for a period of four years.

The full governing body meets termly, as do the sub-committees (Business & Finance Committee, Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee, Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee and Leadership & Management Committee)

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Chowbent!

I am so pleased that you have taken the time to consider Chowbent for your child. We believe that we have a lot to offer your child and your family. As a governing body we recognise the fact that an effective school is one that engages with and welcomes parental support and involvement. We have recently refurbished a room in school to be used by our families and we have lots of exciting family events lined up. Our aim is to create an environment in which all children can develop to their full potential.  We want the children who come to Chowbent to be proud of their school and of themselves. Children at Chowbent are listened to and have an input into their education through school councils.

One of our key strengths is the pastoral care we give to our children. This was recognised by OFSTED who said “a current strength of provision is the care guidance, and support we give.”

On behalf of the governing body I warmly invite you to look around our school and talk to all our staff and children-they will give you an insight into what it is like to belong to Chowbent School. You will be assured of a warm Chowbent welcome from everyone at school.

As a mother of four I know that deciding which primary school to send your child to is one of the most important decisions that you will make. I hope you will consider, as I did, that Chowbent is the right school for your child.

I look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Mrs S. Heapy (Chair)

Instrument of Government as at 1st September 2015 until replaced

Meet The Governors

Mrs Susan Heapy

Chair of Governors

Term of office - 16/09/2018 - 15/09/2022

Co-opted Governor (elected by the governing body)

Pupil Premium Lead

Member of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee

Chair and Member of Leadership & Management Committee

Member of Business and Finance Committee

Member of Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - Chair of PTFA at school

Attended 14 of 15 meetings

Mr J Randle

Headteacher

Term of office - 01/09/2010 - 31/08/2050

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Attended 15 of 15 meetings

Mr S Hodson

Deputy Head

Observer

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Attended 1 of 15 meetings

Miss Ruth Blakemore

Term of office - 16/09/2018 - 15/09/2022

Co-opted Governor (elected by the governing body)

SEN & Disability Lead

Chair and Member of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee

Vice Chair and Member of Business and Finance Committee

Member of Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Attended 13 of 15 meetings

Mr Norman Bradbury

Term of office - 26/04/2015 - 25/04/2019

LA Governor (elected by the local authority)

Term of office ended 25/04/2019

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - Director/Trustee at Dorset Road Community Centre

Attended 2 of 5 meetings

Rev Brenda Catherall

Term of office - 01/09/2018 - 31/08/2022

Foundation Governor (elected by Chowbent Chapel)

Ex-officio

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Attended 0 of 3 meetings

Rev Lynn Readett

Term of office - 01/09/2018 - 31/08/2022

Foundation Governor (elected by Chowbent Chapel)

Performance Management

Member of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - step mother of Mrs Clare Myring

Attended 6 of 6 meetings

Mrs Tracy Lamb

Term of office - 18/10/2017 - 17/10/2021

Parent Governor (elected by the parents)

Health & Safety Lead

Vulnerable Children Lead

Performance Management

Chair & Member of Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee

Member of Leadership & Management Committee

Member of Business & Finance Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - Parent Governor at Fred Longworth High School

Attended 11 of 13 meetings

Mrs Clare Myring

Term of office - 18/10/2017 - 17/10/2021

Co-opted Governor (elected by the governing body)

Vice Chair of Governors

Performance Management

Data Lead

Vice Chair & Member of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee

Vice Chair & Member of Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - step daughter of Rev. Lynn Readett

Attended 6 of 9 meetings

Mrs Anne Czajkowski

Term of office 15/01/2016 - 14/01/2020

Parent Governor (elected by the parents)

Chair & Member of Business & Finance Committee

Chair & Member of Pay Committee

Member of Leadership & Management Committee

Member of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Attended 8 of 13 meetings

Miss Nikola More

Term of office - 12/10/2016 - 11/10/2020

Staff Governor (elected by school staff)

Member of Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee

Member of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Attended 0 of 9 meetings (maternity leave)

Miss Nichola Howard

Term of office - 29/11/2018 - 28/11/2022

Parent Governor (elected by the parents)

Member of Business & Finance Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - Company Director of Launch Events North West

Attended 2 of 6 meetings

Ms Udora Robinson

Term of office - 01/07/19 - 30/06/23

Parent Governor (elected by the parents)

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Attended 0 meetings 2018/2019

Governing Body Structure 2019 – 2020

Committee Membership

Governors with Specific Responsibilities