The Governing Body

In accordance with the Government’s requirement for all governing bodies, the three core strategic functions of St Mary’s Bolton-on-Swale School Governing Body are:

1.   Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
2.   Holding the head teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
3.   Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent

Governance arrangements
The Governing Body of St Mary’s Bolton-on-Swale School was reconstituted on 6 October 2014 and is now made up of:
Two parent governors

One Local Authority governor

One staff governor

Head teacher

Seven foundation governors
The total number is 12

The full Governing Body meets twice each term. The Resources Committee meets termly. The Admissions Committee meets usually once per year. Each has a specific area of focus.

The Resources Committee which focuses on finance, premises and personnel matters.

The Admissions Committee which considers admissions criteria and arrangements.

The Curriculum Committtee. From Summer Term 2019 the work of this committee was amalgamated with the work of full Governing Body meetings. This includes work relating to statutory assessment, special educational needs, curriculum policies, school improvement planning and school self evaluation.

We also have committees that meet if required to consider pupil discipline and staffing matters.
The Governing Body complete a regular skills audit and give careful consideration to ensuring they have the range of skills required to deliver effective governance and secure the success of the school.

Our Governing Body

Clare White Foundation Governor – Chair of Governors
Term of office 3/10/2018-2/10/2022
Appointed by Diocesan Board of Education for the Diocese of Leeds
Business and financial interests – none
Governance roles in other educational institutions - none
Relationships of material interest – Clare White is related to Foundation Governor Charles White as sister-in-law
She has attended 11 of 11 meetings for the 2018-19 academic year (refer to link for detail of attendance at specific governing body and committee meetings)

Resources Committee

Designated Governor for Safeguarding and Child Protection
Designated Governor for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Designated Governor for English, French, PSHCE and Religious Education

Lisa Hutchinson        Parent Governor – Vice Chair of Governors
Term of office               22/12/2017 – 21/12/2021
Appointed by election of parents in school
Business and financial interests – none
Governance roles in other educational institutions -none
Relationships of material interest – none
She has attended 9 of 10 meetings for the 2018-19 academic year (refer to link for detail of specific attendance at governing body and committee meetings)
Resources and Admissions Committee
Designated Governor for Music and Pupil Premium

Vanessa Rafelt Parent Governor

Term of office 15/11/2019 - 15/11/2023 Appointed by election of parents in school Business and financial interests - none Governance roles in other educational institutions - none Relationships of material interest - none

Janet Pringle       Local Authority Governor
Term of office       1/9/ 2017 - 31/8/2021
Appointed by Local Authority
Business and financial interests – none
Governance roles in other educational institutions -none
Relationships of material interest – none
She has attended 9 out of 9 meetings for the 2018-19 academic year (refer to link for detail of attendance at specific governing body and committee meetings Admissions Committee Designated Governor for English, French, PSHCE and Religious Education

Lesley Chandler       Foundation Governor
Term of office              30/7/2018 - 29/7/2022
Appointed by Diocesan Board of Education for the Diocese of Leeds
Business and financial interests – Husband owns Paul Chandler Landscape and Property Maintenance Company
Governance roles in other educational institutions -none
Relationships of material interest – none
She has attended 9 of 11 meetings for the 2018-19 academic year (refer to link for detail of attendance at specific governing body and committee meetings)
Resources Committee
Designated Governor for History, Maths, PE and Sports Premium

Helen Richardson       Foundation Governor
Term of office                14/12/2015- 13/12/2019
Appointed by Diocesan Board of Education for the Diocese of Leeds
Business and financial interests – none
Governance roles in other educational institutions -none
Relationships of material interest – none
She has attended 7 of 9 meetings for the 2018-19 academic year (refer to link for detail of attendance at specific governing body and committee meetings)
Admissions Committee
Designated Governor for Art and Design, Design Technology, Computing and Science

Robert Booth       Foundation Governor
Term of office 28/9/2020 - 28/9/2024
Appointed by Diocesan Board of Education for the Diocese of Leeds
Business and financial interests – owner of the land adjacent to school; dairy farmer
Governance roles in other educational institutions -none
Relationships of material interest – none
He has attended 8 of 9 meetings for the 2018-19 academic year (refer to link for detail of attendance at specific governing body and committee meetings)
Resources Committee
Designated Governor for EYFS and Geography

Charles White       Foundation Governor
Term of office 28/9/2020 - 28/9/2024
Appointed by Diocesan Board of Education for the Diocese of Leeds
Business and financial interests – none
Governance roles in other educational institutions -none
Relationships of material interest – Charles White is related to Foundation Governor Clare White as brother-in-law
He has attended 9 of 9 meetings for the 2018-19 academic year (refer to link for detail of attendance at specific governing body and committee meetings)
Resources Committee Designated Governor for History, Maths, PE and Sports Premium

Reverend Yvonne Callaghan Ex officio Foundation Governor

Term of office N/A
Appointed by Diocesan Board of Education for the Diocese of Leeds
Business and financial interests – none
Governance roles in other educational institutions – none
Relationships of material interest – none
She has attended 2 of 6 meetings for the 2018-19 academic year (refer to link for detail of attendance at specific governing body and committee meetings)
Designated Governor for Collective Worship

Paula Reynolds Staff Governor (Deputy Head)

Term of office - 1/12/2017 - 30/11/2021
Appointed by election of staff
Business and financial interests – none
Governance roles in other educational institutions – none
Relationships of material interest – none
She has attended 7 of 8 meetings for the 2018-19 academic year (refer to link for detail of attendance at specific governing body and committee meetings)

Nicola Dobson           Ex officio Headteacher
Term of office   N/A
Business and financial interests – none
Governance roles in other educational institutions – none
Relationships of material interest – none
She has attended 10 of 11 meetings for the 2018-2019 (refer to link for detail of attendance at specific governing body and committee meetings)
Resource Committee Admissions Committee

Jonathan Spencer       Clerk to Governors North Yorkshire County Council

Previous members of Governing Body for whom term of office has expired

Louise Gigante Parent Governor
Term of office 4/3/2016 - 23/7/19 This term of office has now expired. Louise Gigante is currently a Foundation Governor - see above
Appointed by Diocesan Board of Education for the Diocese of Leeds
Business and financial interests – Insurance and Risk Officer at North Yorkshire County Council
Governance roles in other educational institutions -none
Relationships of material interest – none
Resource Committee
Designated Governor for Health and Safety
Designated Governor for Art and Design, Design Technology, Computing and Science

Governor Committees and Membership

Resources Committee
Lisa Hutchinson (Chair)
Headteacher
Robert Booth
Lesley Chandler
Louise Gigante
Charles White
Clare White

Admissions Committee
Helen Richardson (Chair)
Headteacher
Lisa Hutchinson
Janet Pringle Louise Gigante