West Rainton Primary School

West Rainton, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6RN

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Home / About Us / Our Governing Body

Our Governing Body

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 in line with the school’s key curriculum drivers of: aiming high; skills for learning and life; growing healthily; and knowledge of the world.
  • We are a school at the heart of our local community. We strive to be an integral, positive part of society, making diverse and ambitious links  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 for 19-20
Governor terms of reference 2020-21

Our Current Governing Body Committee Structure and Register of Interests

NamePositionCommitteeTerm of OfficeRepresentingResponsibilitiesAppointing BodyVoting rightsBusiness InterestPersonal Interest
Rev Michael Beck Chair of Full Governing BodyStaffing,
Curriculum,
First Committee,
Finance,
Headteacher’s Performance Management
23/11/20- 22/11/24Co-optedSafeguarding
SEN
LAC
GovernorsYesNoNo
Gordon MurphyChair of AppealsAppeals,
Curriculum
26/11/19- 26/11/23Co-optedHealth and SafetyGovernorsYesNoNo
Simon Scott Vice Chair of FGB
Chair of Curriculum Committee
Chair of Finance committee
Appeals,
Curriculum
Finance
02/11/21- 01/11/25ParentPupil Premium
Website
e-safety
English
Maths
ParentsYesNoYes- Pupils in school
Neil BennettChair of First CommitteeFirst Committee
Staffing
01/09/19- 01/09/23Co-optedSport Premium
Governor training
GovernorsYesNoNo
Helen ForsterChair of Staffing Committee Staffing,
First Committee,
Finance,
Headteacher’s Performance Management
25/11/19- 25/11/23Co-optedData Protection
Arts and Culture
GovernorsYesNoNo
Kirstin McGowanFinance01/09/19- 01/09/23Co-optedStaffYesNoNo
Claire MaddoxCurriculum04/11/21- 03/11/25Staff StaffYesNoNo
William Kellett17/06/19- 17/06/23LAGovernorsYesYes- DCC councillorNo
Christine CharltonCurriculum
Appeals
03/02/21- 03/02/25Co-optedEYFS
Staff wellbeing
Arts and Culture
GovernorsYesNoYes- daughter is a staff member
Jodean DawsonCurriculum
Appeals
04/02/20- 04/02/24ParentParentsYesNoYes-pupils in school
A McDonoughHead TeacherCurriculum, Staffing,
Finance
N/ANAYesNoYes- husband teacher in school

Our Current Governing Body Attendance Register

NameGovernor briefing-covid update pre-summer 08/07/20Autumn 2020
04/11/20 VIRUTAL
Spring 2021
03/02/21 VIRTUAL
Summer 2021
16/06/21 VIRTUAL
Autumn 2021
04/11/21
Rev. Michael Beckattendedattendedattendedattendedattended
Mr Neil Bennettattendedattendedattendedapologies- connection issueattended
Mr David Blenkironattendedattendedattendedattendedapologies- work commitments
Mrs Christine CharltonNewly appointed- attendedapologies- holiday as meeting date was rearrangedattended
Mrs Jodean Dawsonattendedattendedattendedattendedapologies- work commitments
Mrs Helen Forsterattendedattendedapologiesattendedattended
Mr William Kellettapologiesattendedattendedattendedapologies- attending another meeting
Mrs Claire Maddoxattendedattendedattendedattendedattended
Mrs Alison McDonoughattendedattendedattendedattendedattended
Mrs Kirstin McGowanattendedattendedapologiesattendedattended
Mr Gordon Murphyapologiesattendedattendedattendedapologies- personal reasons
Mr Simon Scottattendedattendedattendedattendedapologies- work commitments

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School Achievement Award

Activemark 2008
Quality Mark
Healthy School

Arts Council Silver
Arts Council Gold
Eco Schools Bronze

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West Rainton

Houghton-le-Spring

Co Durham

DH4 6RN

Tel 0191 584 3805 · Email westrainton@durhamlearning.net


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