Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
Name | Appointed By | Term of Office Expires | Committee | Responsibilities | Register of Interests |
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Mrs Tracy Bell | Authority Governor - Chair of Governors | 23/09/2023 | Finance & Buildings, First/Pay Review, Performance Management and Staffing/Personnel | Data, Safeguarding, Maths, Pupil Premium, LAC and Nursery Governor | None |
Mrs Lynda Carr | Community Governor - Vice Chair | 21/10/2024 | Curriculum & Standards, Personnel and Staffing, Finance & Buildings and First Pay Review | PSHE and Cultural and Nursery Governor | None |
Philip Heaviside | Local Authority Governor | 31/01/2026 | Performance Management, Curriculum & Standards | None | |
Dr Mike Leddra | Co-opted Governor | 16/01/2026 | Appeals, Finance & Buildings, Curriculum & Standards and Performance Management | History/Geography and STEM Governor | None |
Mrs Rachel Andrews | Co-opted Governor | 14/01/2027 | Staffing/Personnel, First Pay Review and Finance & Buildings | Nursery Governor | None |
Mr Oliver Seaton | Co-opted Governor | 08/07/2026 | Maths and Science Leader | Maths and Science | None |
Heather Purdy | Elected Staff Governor | 27/04/2027 | Curriculum & Standards | SEND | None |
Mrs Jayne Walsh | Parent Governor | 03/02/2024 | Appeals & Personnel and Staffing | English Governor | None |
Mrs Laura Snowdon | Headteacher | 21/10/2024 | Finance & Buildings, Curriculum & Standards, Staffing/Personnel, Appeals & First Pay Review | Safeguarding, LAC, Pupil Premium and Data | None |
Mr Jamie Turnbull | Parent Governor | 12/06/2027 | Curriculum & Standards | None | |
Mrs Emma Lovett | Parent Governor | 16/11/2025 | Curriculum & Standards | Inclusion Governor and Online Safety | None |
Mrs Zoe Soulsby | Co-opted Governor | 22/10/2024 | Curriculum & Standards | Science and English | None |
Governor Pen Portraits
Name of Governor | Role of Governor | Pen Portrait |
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Mrs Tracy Bell | Chair of Governors | My name is Tracy Bell and I am Chair of the Governing Body at Bournmoor Primary School. I originally started as a parent governor when my child was five. I have strived to provide support and challenge to Bournmoor Primary. I take my role as chair very seriously and have worked very hard to reach this position. I am also on the Finance Committee and together we make decisions to continue school improvement. My role involves strategic overview of the school and ensuring safety standards are maintained for all pupils as well as my focus on pupil attainment. I am married and have one daughter. We live locally and have been part of the community for many years. I am self-employed which allows me the free time to come into school to monitor and discuss school issues. |
Mrs Jayne Walsh | Parent Governor | My name is Jayne Walsh and I’m a parent governor. My little boy joined the Nursery in 2023. I’ve lived in Bournmoor my whole life and I feel privileged to be on the Governing board as I actually attended the school as a child myself. I have 8 years of experience as a Primary School Teacher and prior experience as a Staff Governor. I believe my knowledge of the National Curriculum and the skills I’ve learnt within my career will be hugely beneficial in supporting the school achieve the best outcomes for the children. |
Mrs Laura Snowdon | Headteacher | I first joined Bournmoor Primary School in September 2011 when I was appointed as Deputy Headteacher. In 2013 I was appointed as Headteacher, a role I am proud to undertake within the local community. I enjoy the challenge of being headteacher and the daily interaction with parents, staff and pupils. Together with the governors, I have strived to make many school improvements since my headship began. These are driven through pupil discussion as I am keen to give children a voice. I am married and have two sons. I work closely with our governing body to ensure that we constantly strive to get the best outcomes for children. I believe that education gives you choices and I work to ensure that all our pupils are given a range of opportunities to help them become confident young people. |
Dr Mike Leddra | Community Governor | My name is Dr Mike Leddra. Before I retired in 2017, I spent 10 years as the STEM Enrichment and Enhancement Coordinator for Durham and the Tees Valley as part of the national STEMNET initiative. My role was to encourage schools to engage with industry and other educators to encourage their pupils (KS2-KS5) to achieve their full potential, particularly with regard to the STEM subjects. I also organised and led geography and earth science fieldtrips and lessons for primary and secondary schools across our area. Prior to that, I was a Senior Lecturer in Geology and the University of Sunderland for 15 years. During my time at Sunderland, I also spent five years working on a number of widening participation initiatives, which included helping to develop and lead the universities Bright Sparks, schools science club and then I had a major input into developing their Junior Bright Sparks club, which was specifically designed for primary school children. I also undertook and passed my QTS so that I could better understand the needs and demands of teachers and pupils in order to make my work with schools as useful as possible. Before going to university, I spent seven years working as a cartographer at, what was then Department of Energy in London. Back to more recent past, as part of my STEM role I was, and am a STEM Ambassador – a volunteer who works in schools to encourage children and young people to follow the STEM subjects. In the last four years, I have really enjoyed delivering lessons in earth science and history at Bournmoor Primary school and am delighted to be a Community Governor at the school. |
Miss Heather Purdy | Staff Governor | My name is Heather Purdy and I am staff governor. Also, I am a teacher and the SENCO at Bournmoor Primary School. I joined the staff at Bournmoor Primary School in September 1992 and have taught all year groups from Reception to Year 6. When I became the SENCO, I completed the NASENCO qualification to ensure I complete my statutory duties with full knowledge. I also complete regular training and attend network meetings to ensure the pupils in our school are fully supported. I have had various curriculum responsibilities over my time in school including: Science, PE, Art & DT, Music, Geography, Early Years and Phonics. I am currently in Year 1/2 and am back to where I started when I joined this school! Outside of school I like spending time with my family, including my 2 grown-up daughters. I also enjoy visiting different places and taking part in outdoor activities such as zip wiring, climbing, walking and going on adventures with my family. |
Mrs Lynda Carr | Community Governor | I have had the privilege of being part of the governor team at Bournmoor Primary School, as a Community Governor, since 2016. My professional background is in Primary Education, having spent over 30 years in teaching, management and leadership roles across the whole primary age range, within a variety of social, educational and geographical contexts at school and, at Local Authority level, where I supported the development of Personal Health and Social Education and later, schools’ understanding of National Curriculum assessment. Following 10 + years as a serving Headteacher in County Durham, I have worked flexibly in inspection and assessment roles across NE England. Talking to children about their learning was a fundamental part of these experiences. I continue to be committed to school improvement and believe that the skills I have developed can contribute to the ongoing good work of the Governing Body, Headteacher and staff team in our joint effort to make Bournmoor Primary School an effective and exciting place of teaching and learning for all concerned. |
Mrs Zoe Soulsby | Co-opted Governor | My name is Zoe Soulsby and I’m a co-opted governor. I’ve lived in Houghton Le Spring since I moved to the North East in 2016 and I feel privileged to be on the board as I want to support the community which welcomed me as a young adult several years ago. I have 8 years of experience as a Secondary School Teacher, specialising in English. I have also led staff both in the delivery of English curriculum, the use of Educational Technology and in Transition between Primary and Secondary school. I am also currently undertaking a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership and Management at Keele University. I’m incredibly passionate about educating the ‘whole child’ and supporting each individual to be reach their fullest potential regardless of their starting points. I believe my knowledge and expertise built up over the hard work of my early career will enable me to support the staff and governing body to help the children reach where they need to be by the time their time with us comes to a close. |
Mrs Rachel Andrews | Parent Governor | I enjoy working with the school governors, parents and pupils to help to support the development and leadership of the school. I have a background in Higher Education in a Quality Assurance role after working at the University of Sunderland for 11 years, which involved supporting institutional audits, the development and review of programmes, student appeals and extenuating circumstances, and improving the student experience. I also do volunteer work at the Washington Riding Centre for the disabled. I aim to utilise my skills and experience to support the school in achieving the best outcomes for the pupils. |
Mrs Emma Lovett | Parent Governor | I am thrilled to be a parent governor, my daughter joined the school at nursery stage in 2020. I have over 20 years experience in customer relations, project management, administration and basic accounting within nationwide commercial catering environments. I believe the skills I have developed over the years can be of benefit to the school and local community. I am very much looking forward to being part of the team and actively supporting the head teacher and the school’s governing body. I am fully committed to the role and hope to help to ensure a bright and prosperous future for the children. |
Mr Oliver Seaton | Co-opted Governor | I joined Bournmoor Primary School in September 2015 as Year 4 class teacher and have experience teaching across both Key Stage One and Key Stage Two. Prior to starting my career as a teacher I worked as a data analyst, harnessing skills that have become extremely useful in my current role. Throughout my time at Bournmoor Primary, I have been given various opportunities to develop both my professional experience and the opportunities on offer for children throughout the school. I have worked with local clubs and leagues to offer competitive sport in the form of Football and Netball teams which continues to raise the profile of the school within the local community. Currently, I lead Maths, Science and P.E across the school and feel exceptionally privileged to take on the responsibility of governor. I hold a particularly keen interest in anything STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) related and lead teams for both the school robotics and electric race car. As a governor, and Deputy Headteacher, I hope to utilise my professional experience to assist in moving the school forward, initiating change and consistently monitoring progress to ensure the best possible outcomes for both the children and school as a whole. |
Mr Philip Heaviside | Local Authority Governor | I left Pelton Roseberry Comprehensive school in 1982. I immediately started work at Metcalf’s electrical store in Chester-le-Street, training as a service engineer. In January 1983 (just turned 17) I took a train to Plymouth and Joined the Royal Navy. The start of almost 20 years of service as a weapons engineer. (Radio, radar, sonar, weapons systems maintenance.). I was lucky in my career, having been on a nine month round the world trip when I was twenty, I later spent 30 months with my wife and two children living in Hong Kong where I was tasked with anti-smuggling operations as an armed boarding officer. I also spent time patrolling the Falkland Islands, Persian Gulf and even Sierra Leone during their civil war. Towards the end of my career, I was based at a communications centre outside of Harrogate. On the night of the 9/11attack I was systems controller for the whole of the UK defence communications network. A busy night shift. I was injured in service a couple of times, and this ultimately led to me being discharged as a war pensioner a few years before my 22 year contract expired. After leaving the Royal Navy I set about a vigorous regime of retraining to apply my skills to a civilian career. I started my own contracting company, and still run it today, more than 20 years on. I am now heading, at speed, towards semi-retirement. The core of my business was in radio, satellite, aerials and signal distribution systems. Latterly we diversified into fire and security systems and won contract work for national charity shop chains, Starbucks and even the Premier Inn and pub sites in the region. (Whitbread). In 2018 I was elected to Gt Lumley Parish Council having been the chair of the residents Association for over a year. I was elected as a County Councillor in May 2021, A role I’ve embraced and enjoy. I remain elected at Gt Lumley Parish council but now also attend both Bournmoor and little Lumley Parish councils to give as much support as I can to make our whole division a better place to live. Over the course of this term, I have developed strong working relationships at all three Parish councils. At county hall I sit on a number of committees including being vice-chair of the Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny committee. Over my working life I’ve developed excellent problem solving skills and am up to date and very comfortable with the contracting process. During the early parts of the pandemic lockdown, I spent a year as a volunteer ambulance driver. I held an enhanced DBS for that role. |
Mr Jamie Turnbull | Parent Governor | I joined the governors in June 2023 as a parent governor. I live locally at Lambton estate and have a child in Bournmoor Primary School. I have completed my Social Science degree and am completing a Masters in Business Management. I feel my role as governor will work alongside my degree and studies and also allow me to give back to the community. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors and in particular football and hiking. |
Register of Governor Interest
Select the link below to view our Register of Governor Interest
- Register of Governor Interest at Bournmoor Primary School 2024 to 2025
- Register of Governor Interest at Bournmoor Primary School 2023 to 2024
- Register of Governor Interest at Bournmoor Primary School 2022 to 2023
- Register of Governor Interest at Bournmoor Primary School 2021 to 2022
Annual Governance Statements
- Annual Governance Statement 2024 to 2025
- Annual Governance Statement 2023 to 2024
- Annual Governance Statement 2022-2023
- Annual Governance Statement 2021 to 2022
Governor Skills Matrix
- Governor Skills Matrix 2023 to 2024
- Governor Skills Matrix 2022 to 2023
- Governor Skills Matrix 2021 to 2022
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Bournmoor 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.
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.
Ofsted inspected our school in July 2024 and made the following comments about our governing body…
‘The school is well led. Governors play a full and active part in the life of the school. They understand their statutory duties and fulfil them well.’
Funding is used well to bring about improvements in the school. Additional funding to support disadvantaged pupils has been invested in employing extra teachers so that the curriculum could be reorganised to avoid any repetition and to provide targeted support to pupils where needed. As a result disadvantaged pupils are reaching higher standards than in the past, which are now closer to the national average.
Governors are committed to continually improving their effectiveness. Their expertise is well deployed and they attend training to ensure they are up to date and understand their responsibilities.’
Governor Attendance
Schools are required to display a record of Governor attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
KEY
✓ – Attended meeting
A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
n/a – Not a member of the committee
Record of Attendance 2024-2025
Name | Finance Committee 15/10/2024 | Full Governing Body 22/10/2024 | Curriculum Committee 13/11/2024 | First Pay Review 19/11/2024 | Full Governing Body | Finance Committee | Full Governing Body | Finance Committee | Curriculum Committee | |
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Mrs T Bell | A | √ | ||||||||
Mrs L Carr | √ | √ | ||||||||
Mrs L Snowdon | √ | √ | ||||||||
Mrs E Lovett | n/a | √ | ||||||||
Dr M Leddra | √ | √ | ||||||||
Mrs J Walsh | n/a | N | ||||||||
Mrs R Andrews | √ | √ | ||||||||
Mr O Seaton | √ | √ | ||||||||
Mrs P Heaviside | n/a | √ | ||||||||
Miss H Purdy | n/a | √ | ||||||||
Mr J Turnbull | n/a | N | ||||||||
Archived Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.
Committee Terms of Reference
Full Governing Body
CHAIR: Mrs Tracy Bell
VICE CHAIR: Mrs Lynda Carr
Terms of Reference
Strategic Leadership and Accountability:
- In collaboration with school leaders determine a clear and explicit vision for the future. Ensure this is communicated to the whole organisation.
- Set strong and clear values and ensure these are embedded across the organisation and adhered to.
- Determine the strategic direction for the school.
- Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and attainment by receiving reports and information from the Headteacher and other school leaders; compare against national and local benchmarks over time.
- Receive reports from committees, working parties or individuals and agree actions.
- Approve the SEF and monitor throughout the year.
- Approve the School Improvement Plan priorities and monitor throughout the year progress towards agreed actions.
- Ensure there is a transparent system for performance management of all staff which is clearly linked to the school’s priorities. Have oversight of staff performance throughout the year.
- Ensure there are mechanisms in place to listen to and respond to the views of parents/carers, pupils, staff, local communities and employers.
- Agree recruitment process to be followed in relation to Senior Leader posts; where delegated ratify appointments.
- Final approval of the annual budget plan.
- Monitor the school’s budget throughout the year.
- Agree virement and expenditure limits for the Headteacher.
- Hold at least 3 meetings each academic year. Ensure that committee meetings are held in accordance with the agreed terms of reference.
People and Structures:
- Elect and/or remove Chair of Governors and Vice Chair of Governors.
- Appoint Committee Chairs or delegate to each committee.
- Consider and agree delegation of functions to individuals or committees.
- Agree committee terms of reference and membership.
- Establish a register of Governors business interests.
- Ensure Governors information on the Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register and the school website is up to date and compliant with current requirements.
- Confirm the Instrument of Government and subsequent amendments.
- Appoint Co-opted, Local Authority and where necessary Parent Governors to the Board.
- Review and monitor the Governor Induction Process.
- Have regard for Governors professional development.
- Where necessary, suspend or remove Governors from the Board.
- Appoint/dismiss the Clerk to the Governing Body.
Compliance and Evaluation:
- Consider business provided by Local Authority and other sources
- Suspend or end suspension of staff members.
- Ensure all statutory policies are in place and there is an effective policy review cycle.
- Review and agree the Governor Code of Conduct.
- Confirm arrangements for completion of a Governor Skills Audit.
- Ensure there is regular self-evaluation and review of individual’s contribution to the Board as well as the Board’s overall operation and effectiveness.
- As necessary, consider an external review of the Board’s effectiveness.
- Ensure school website is up to date and compliant with current DfE requirements.
Curriculum & Standards Committee
CHAIR: Mrs Lynda Carr
Terms of Reference
- Elect Chair (if delegated by full Governing Body).
Curriculum Planning and Delivery:
- Review, monitor and evaluate the curriculum offer.
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of the:
- Self Evaluation form
- School Improvement Plan
- Targets for school improvement
- Develop and review policies identified within the school’s policy review programme and in accordance with its delegated powers (e.g. sex education and pupil discipline/behaviour).
- Ensure that the school’s policy on SEND is consistent with the Code of Practice and Equalities Act and receive termly reports from the Headteacher/SENDCo and an annual report from the SEND Governor.
- Ensure the SEND Policy is monitored and reviewed regularly and that the policy is known to parents/carers.
- Ensure the school complies with the provisions of the Equalities Act 2010.
- Where necessary ensure that the 14-19 curriculum is broad-based and provides vocational training as well as academic qualifications.
- Where necessary ensure that all pupils have access to careers advice.
Assessment and Improvement:
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of leadership and management.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and the impact on rates of pupils progress and standards of achievement
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of continuing professional development on improving staff performance.
- Receive pupil progress and achievement data; monitor and evaluate rates of progress and standards of achievement against agreed targets for all pupils and for all groups of pupils.
- Monitor and evaluate provision for all groups of vulnerable children e.g. looked after children and ensure all their needs have been identified and addressed.
- Monitor and review impact of Pupil Premium, Sports Premium, Early Years Premium and Year 7 Catch-Up funding.
- Monitor and review pupil attendance data against attendance targets.
- Monitor and review pupil exclusion information.
- Set priorities for improvement and monitor and evaluate the impact of improvement plans which relate to the committee’s area of operation.
- Regularly review the Assessment Policy and ensure that the policy is operating effectively.
- Ensure the school is fulfilling its responsibilities regarding child protection and the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’
- Receive reports from external sources and agree actions to address recommendations; monitor and evaluate progress made.
- Ensure all children have equal opportunities.
- Ensure Safeguarding policies are adhered to; monitor and review all safeguarding policies/procedures within school.
- Advise the Finance and Premises Committee on the relative funding priorities necessary to deliver the curriculum.
- Monitor pupils’ attitudes, values and development of other personal qualities within the school through the provision of R.E. and PHSCE. Ensure parents are informed of the right to withdraw their child.
Engagement:
- Monitor the school’s publicity, public presentation and relationships with parents/carers and the wider community.
- Identify and celebrate pupil achievements.
- Oversee and monitor arrangements for out of hours provision, extra-curricular activities and educational visits including overnight stays.
- Ensure that adequate provision is made for pupil transition.
- Ensure all statutory requirements for reporting and publishing information are met.
- Review and monitor the school’s website to ensure that it is accessible and fully compliant with current DfE requirements.
- Ensure the school works well with its community, parents and other schools.
MEETINGS: at least termly
QUORUM: 3
DISQUALIFICATIONS: None
Finance and Premises Committee
CHAIR: Mrs Lynda Carr
Terms of Reference
- Elect Chair (if delegated by full Governing Body).
Finance:
- In conjunction with the Headteacher to draft and propose the first formal budget plan of the financial year for approval by the full Governing Body.
- Establish and maintain an up-to-date three year financial plan, taking into account priorities in the School Improvement Plan, roll projection and signals from central government and the LA regarding future years’ budget.
- Ensure that priorities detailed within the School Improvement Plan are appropriately costed and are reflected in the annual budget.
- Monitor the budget position statement to identify and address any anomalies from the anticipated position and report termly to the full Governing Body.
- Review and monitor outstanding debts and action taken.
- Review and monitor Direct School Meals Provision by income and expenditure statements.
- Review the year end outturn report.
- Monitor and approve virements and expenditure over the Headteacher’s delegated limit.
- Appraise and approve spending decisions where competitive quotations or tenders are required.
- Ensure the school operates within the financial regulations of the Local Authority and the requirements of the DfE Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS).
- Approve annually the Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) submission prior to the 31 March deadline and monitor the implementation of any identified actions.
- Monitor expenditure of all voluntary funds held on behalf of the Governing Body by review of an audited annual statement of income and expenditure.
- Annually review the outcomes of the asset register stock check and approve the disposal of obsolete items.
- Ensure appropriate use of the Early Years Premium, Pupil Premium, Sports Premium, Year 7 Catch-Up Premium.
- Review and monitor the school’s website to ensure that it is accessible and fully compliant with current DfE requirements.
- Review and monitor all financial policies including lettings, charging and remissions and expenses policies.
- Consider and promote income generation.
- Annually review income generated from contracts and lettings; oversee the use of premises by outside users.
- Where necessary, monitor and review Wrap Around Care provision including review of annual income and expenditure statements where applicable.
- Ensure all appropriate insurances are in place.
- Annually review and approve the school’s Financial Procedures Manual.
- Monitor service level agreements annually and make decisions in respect of service level agreements ensuring value for money.
- Make decisions on expenditure following recommendations from other committees.
- Ensure pay decisions can be appropriately funded.
- Ensure as far as is practical that health and safety issues are appropriately funded in accordance with agreed priorities.
- Annually review financial benchmarking data.
- Monitor the implementation of actions arising from the Internal Audit report or of a financial nature from other inspection regime reports.
Premises:
- Establish, review and monitor the Health and Safety Policy ensuring that the school meets health and safety requirements.
- Ensure actions are taken in respect of relevant health and safety legislation.
- Ensure that premises and the learning environment are maintained and are fit for purpose.
- Provide support and guidance for the Headteacher and Governing Body on all matters relating to the maintenance and development of the premises and grounds, including health and safety.
- Ensure that an annual inspection of the premises and grounds is undertaken and a report received identifying any issues. Inform the Governing Body of the report and set out a proposed order of priorities for maintenance and development for the approval of the Governing Body.
- Ensure professional surveys and emergency works are arranged as necessary.
- Oversee the use of premises by outside users.
- Establish and keep under review an Accessibility Plan and an Asset Management/Building Development Plan.
- Monitor data on accidents and incidents.
MEETINGS: at least termly
QUORUM: 3
DISQUALIFICATIONS: where there may be a conflict of or a pecuniary interest
Virement & Expenditure Limits
Virement Limits | Expenditure Limits | ||
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Limit set for Headteacher without prior written approval of Chair of Governing Body Where the cumulative effect of multiple virements on the same budget heading exceeds this limit, details are to be reported to the next Finance and Premises Committee meeting for information and retrospective approval. | £ 2,000 | Any items of expenditure up to | £ 5,000 |
Limit set for Headteacher with approval from Chair of Governors A log of these approvals will be maintained and details reported to the next Finance and Premises Committee meeting. | £ 2,001 to 5,000 | Above this limit if item was previously notified to the Governing Body. | |
Prior Finance and Premises Committee or Chair of Governors approval (whichever is the soonest) to be sought outside of these limits and reported to the Finance and Premises Committee at the earliest opportunity. |
NB Any goods/services purchased and works to be carried out are subject to Durham County Council Contract Procedures Rules (January 2014) for quotations i.e. quotations or tenders to be invited from capable contractors based on the likely value of the procurement over its lifetime:
- Between £500 and £5000 at least one quotation
- Between £5001 and £50,000 at least three quotations
- Over £50,000 full tender exercise
First / Pay Review Committee
CHAIR: Mrs Tracy Bell
Terms of Reference
- Elect Chair (if delegated by full Governing Body).
- Annually agree the Teachers’ Pay Policy.
- Act in accordance with the Teachers’ Pay Policy when carrying out the annual review of teachers’ salaries.
- Report to the Finance and Premises Committee on pay review related expenditure.
- Consider any requests made in accordance with personnel policies e.g. flexible working, leave of absence etc. (unless delegated to the Headteacher).
- Make any decisions under the personnel procedures adopted by the Governing Body e.g. disciplinary, grievance, ill-health, capability etc. (Unless delegated to the Headteacher).
- Deal with matters relating to staffing reductions.
MEETINGS: at least annually
QUORUM: 3
DISQUALIFICATIONS: Headteacher; Chair of Governors (if have prior knowledge); where there may be a conflict of interest; any Governor whose spouse/partner is involved; staff (annual pay review and matters relating to staffing reductions)
Appeals Committee
CHAIR: Dr Mike Leddra
Terms of Reference
- Elect Chair (if delegated by full Governing Body).
- Consider any appeal against a decision made under the personnel procedures adopted by the Governing Body.
- Consider any appeal against a decision made by the First/Pay Review Committee during the annual review of teachers’ salaries.
- Consider any appeal against selection for redundancy through a staffing reduction process.
- Consider complaints against the school in accordance with the agreed school Complaints Procedure.
MEETINGS: as and when required.
QUORUM: Must have at least the same number of Governors as were present at the original hearing.
DISQUALIFICATIONS: Headteacher; Chair of Governors (if have prior knowledge); any Governor involved in the original hearing; where there may be a conflict of interest; any Governor whose spouse/partner is involved; staff (appeals in relation to salary or staffing reduction decisions).
Headteacher’s Performance Review Committee
LEAD GOVERNOR: Mrs Tracy Bell
Terms of Reference
- Set, with the support of the External Advisor (EA) or Education Development Partner (EDP) Headteacher’s annual performance objectives.
- Monitor throughout the year the performance of the Headteacher against agreed performance objectives.
- Review, with the support of the External Advisor (EA) or Education Development Partner (EDP) achievement of performance objectives.
- Make recommendations to the First/Pay Review Committee in respect of the Headteacher’s annual pay progression.
MEETINGS: Autumn Term plus monitoring meetings
DISQUALIFICATIONS: Headteacher and staff
Staffing Committee
CHAIR: Mrs Tracy Bell
Terms of Reference
- Elect Chair (if delegated by full Governing Body).
- Carry out an annual review of the staffing structure in consultation with the Headteacher and Finance and Premises Committee.
- Ensure the school is sufficiently staffed to fulfil the effective operation of the school and the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
- Oversee the recruitment and selection procedures for all staff.
- Make recommendations to the Finance and Premises Committee on personnel-related expenditure.
- Develop and review policies identified within the school’s policy review programme and in accordance with its delegated powers (e.g. Appraisal, Whistleblowing, Recruitment and Selection).
- Keep under review work/life balance, working conditions and well-being including monitoring attendance management.
- Review the Single Central Record to ensure compliance with current statutory guidance.
- Approve the Staff Code of Conduct and ensure all staff are aware.
- Consider representations from parents/carers in the case of fixed term exclusions in line with statutory guidance.
- Consider the appropriateness of any permanent exclusion or any exclusion where one or more fixed period exclusions total more than 15 school days in one term or where a pupil is denied the chance to take a public examination in line with statutory guidance.
MEETINGS: as necessary/at least annually
QUORUM: 3
DISQUALIFICATIONS: where there may be a conflict of or pecuniary interest; any Governor whose spouse/partner is involved; prior knowledge; any Governor whose child is involved.
Delegation to the Headteacher
School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009
The Governing Body can delegate the power to appoint outside the leadership group to:
- The Headteacher
- One or more Governors with the right of the Headteacher to advise
- One or more Governors and the Headteacher
Appointments:
Governing Body delegates to the Headteacher responsibility for the appointment of:
- Permanent teaching staff posts
- Permanent support staff posts
- Temporary staff
Dismissals:
Governing Body delegates to the Headteacher responsibility up to and including written warnings for:
- All staff other than Headteacher
- Headteacher to a committee of the Governing Body in matters of discipline and/or capability, redundancy and ill-health.
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