Our Governing Body
Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
Governing Body Committee Structure
Governance Website Info Autumn 23
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
St Godric’s Catholic Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of 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 document below.
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)
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.
Governor Attendance
Schools are required to display a record of Governor’s attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
KEY
✓ – Attended meeting
A/A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
X – Not a member of the committee
Governor Attendance 2022 – 2023
| Name | Meeting [add date] | Meeting [add date] | Meeting [add date] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Stephenson | |||
| Mr Michael McNally | |||
| Fr Colm Hayden | |||
| Mrs E Bridon | |||
| Mrs Deirdre Horsburgh | |||
| Mrs Gillian Tweddle | |||
| Mrs Julie Wilmore | |||
| Mr John Thompson | |||
| Mrs Dominica Moran | |||
| Mrs Georgina Van Winghem | |||
| Mrs Sarah Walton (obs) |
Archived Attendance
You can view our archived attendance on our website.
Governor Visits
Governors make regular visits to the school, both formally and informally. A record of the visit, completed by the Governor, is kept by the Head Teacher.
St Godric’s Governor Visit Proforma.doc