Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
What do Governors do?
The governing body is a group of people from a variety of backgrounds who are responsible for making sure that the school provides a high standard of education and experience for its pupils.
The governing body of the school commit their time voluntarily to offer both support and challenge to the headteacher in the effective running of the school and the continuous drive to always aim higher.
- As a governing body we are proud to be an integral part of shaping the lives and futures of the pupils of West Rainton Primary School.
- We know we provide a safe, happy and welcoming school where everyone is listened to and respected.
- We are committed to delivering the best possible learning experiences alongside character building opportunities that shape children’s moral, social and cultural development.
- We constantly strive to be the hub of our local community and an integral part of our society, making links and joining groups to work together for success.
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, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
West Rainton 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 full documents below.
The constitution of governing bodies of maintained schools 2017
Annual Governance Statement WRPS 2017
Governor Committee Terms of Reference
Our Current Governing Body Committee Structure and Register of Interests
| Name | Position | Committee | Term of Office Ends | Representing | Responsibilities | Appointing Body | Business Interest | Personal Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Michael Beck | Chair of Full Governing Body | Personnel, Curriculum, First Committee, Finance, Headteacher’s Performance Management | 20/11/20 | Co-opted | Safeguarding SEN | Governors | No | No |
| David Blenkiron | Vice Chair Chair of Appeals Committee, Finance Committee | Appeals, Personnel, Finance | 28/11/21 | Co-opted | Health and Safety Maths | Parents | No | No |
| Gordon Murphy | Appeals, Curriculum | 26/11/19 | Co-opted | Health and Safety | Governors | No | No | |
| Clare Greenlay | Chair of HT Performance committee and First Committee | Personnel, First Committee, Finance, Headteacher’s Performance Management | 11/12/21 | Authority | Pupil Premium | LA | No | No |
| Helen Piper | Curriculum | 24/11/21 | Parent | Parents | No | Yes- pupil in school | ||
| Simon Scott | Chair of Curriculum Committee | Appeals, Personnel, Curriculum Finance | 24/11/21 | Parent | Pupil Premium Website e-safety | Parents | No | No |
| Neil Bennett | First Committee | 31/08/19 | Co-opted | Sport Premium | Governors | No | No | |
| Helen Forster | Chair of Personnel Committee | Personnel, First Committee, Finance, Headteacher’s Performance Management | 25/11/19 | Co-opted | Governors | No | No | |
| Kirstin McGowan | Personnel, Finance | 31/08/19 | Co-opted | Staff | No | No | ||
| Claire Maddox | Curriculum | 24/11/21 | Staff | Staff | No | No | ||
| Marion Brann | Curriculum, First Committee | 14/01/21 | Co-opted | EYFS Artsmark | Governors | No | No | |
| Darren Short | Curriculum | 15/02/21 | Co-opted | Gypsy Roma/Traveller pupils | Governors | No | No | |
| A McDonough | Head Teacher | Curriculum, Finance | N/A | NA | No | Yes- husband teacher in school |
Our Current Governing Body Attendance Register
| Name | Autumn 2016 02/11/16 | Spring 2017 01/02/17 | Summer 2017 07/06/17 | Autumn 2017 22/11/17 | Spring 2018 24/01/18 | Summer 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev. Michael Beck | attended | attended | attended | attended | attended | |
| Mr Neil Bennett | attended | attended | apologies | attended | attended | |
| Mr David Blenkiron | attended | attended | attended | attended | attended | |
| Mrs Marion Brann | attended | attended | apologies | attended | attended | |
| Mrs Helen Forster | apologies | attended | attended | attended | attended | |
| Mrs Clare Greenlay | apologies | attended | apologies | attended | attended | |
| Mr Jason Lloyd | attended | attended | attended | apologies | term of office ended | |
| Mrs Claire Maddox | attended | attended | attended | attended | attended | |
| Mrs Alison McDonough | attended | attended | attended | attended | attended | |
| Mrs Kirstin McGowan | attended | attended | attended | attended | attended | |
| Mr Gordon Murphy | attended | apologies | attended | attended | attended | |
| Mr Simon Scott | attended | attended | apologies | attended | attended | |
| Mr Darren Short | NA | NA | attended | attended | attended | |
| Mrs Helen Piper | NA | NA | NA | attended | attended |
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