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Our Governing Body

The role of the governing body is a strategic one with three core functions:

  • setting strategic direction
  • creating robust accountability
  • ensuring best use of financial resources

The work of the governing body is driven by the school improvement plan. Discussions, decisions and actions for governors focus on school finance, staffing matters, use and condition of premises, pupils' wellbeing, curriculum, data and assessment, working with stakeholders, admissions and organisational changes.

The full governing body must meet at least three times per academic year but most meet more frequently through committee meetings. There is an expectation that governors will also undertake monitoring visits into school to find out more about the school throughout the year. Governors work closely with the headteacher and make decisions collectively as a team.

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, please contact NCDAT's Head of Governance, Steven Dawson - S.Dawson@ncdat.org.uk

Our Governors

Record of Attendance

2024-2025 and 2025-26

Name

5 November 2024

25 March 2025

10 June 2025

11 November 2025

24 March 2026

9 June 2026

Mrs Judith E Robson - Chair

Attended

Attended

Attended

Attended

 

 

Victoria Morris

Attended

Attended

Apologies Accepted

Attended

 

 

Heather Farrimond

Attended

Attended

Attended

Attended

 

 

Miss Stephanie Hughes

Attended

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mrs Ann Penny

Attended

Attended

Attended

Attended

 

 

Ruth Stanton

Attended

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

 

Susan Stephenson

N/A

Attended

Attended

Attended

 

 

Jude Robinson

N/A

Attended

Attended

N/A

 

 

Sarah Toole

N/A

Attended

Attended

Attended

 

 

Chris Storey

N/A

N/A

Attended

Attended

 

 

Mrs Jo Woodhall

Attended

Attended

Attended

Attended

 

 

 

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