The Governing Body
The Remit of 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
The Structure of the Governing Body
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
Bolton-on-Swale St Mary’s CE Primary School Instrument of Government
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
Mrs Clare White Foundation Governor - Chair of Governors
Roles: Chair of Full Governing Body
Foundation Governor
Link Governor for Safeguarding, including online safety, EYFS, Phonics, SEND, Geography
Date of appointment: 10.12.22
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Diocese of Leeds
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 4/6 meetings; Resources Committee Attendance = 3/3; Admissions Committee Attendance = 1/1
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: None
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: Sister in law to Charles White, Foundation Governor
Mrs Lisa Hutchinson LEA Governor Vice-Chair of Governors, Chair of Resources Committee
Roles: Vice Chair of Full Governing Body, Chair of Resources Committee
LEA Governor
Link Governor for Music, French, PSHCE and SRE Education, Staff Well-being
Date of appointment: 16.1.22
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: North Yorkshire Council
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 6/6 meetings; Resources Committee Attendance = 3/3; Admissions Committee Attendance = 1/1
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: None
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: None
Mr Robert Booth Foundation Governor, Chair of Admissions Committee
Roles: Chair of Admissions Committee
Foundation Governor
Link Governor for EYFS, Phonics, SEND, Geography
Date of appointment: 27.9.20
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Diocese of Leeds
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 5/6 meetings; Resources Committee Attendance = 3/3; Admissions Committee Attendance = 1/1
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: Owner of land adjacent to school field on which planning application for building is sought
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: None
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: None
Mr Charles White Foundation Governor
Roles: Foundation Governor
Link Governor for Maths, PE and Sports Premium, History
Date of appointment: 27.9.20
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Diocese of Leeds
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 4/6 meetings; Resources Committee Attendance = 2/3
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: Trustee of Bolton-on-Swale Ecclesiastical and Educational Trust from 15.1.21
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: Brother in law to Clare White, Foundation Governor
Ms Louise Gigante - Foundation Governor
Roles: Foundation Governor
Health and Safety Governor
Link Governor for Science, Computing, Art and Design and Design Technology
Date of appointment: 22.7.23
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Diocese of Leeds
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 5/6 meetings; Resources Committee Attendance = 3/3; Admissions Committee Attendance = 0/1
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: North Yorkshire Council Insurance and Risk Officer from 19.12.07
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: None
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: None
Mrs Andrea Saward Foundation Governor
Roles: Foundation Governor
Link Governor for Maths, PE and Sports Premium, History, Collective Worship
Date of appointment: 10.12.22
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Diocese of Leeds
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 4/4 meetings
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: None
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: None
Mrs Jean Bath Foundation Governor
Roles: Foundation Governor
Link Governor for Art and Design, Design Technology, English, RE, Collective Worship
Date of appointment: 21.2.23
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Diocese of Leeds
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 3/3 meetings
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: None
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: None
Mrs Vanessa Rafelt Parent Governor
Roles: Parent Governor
Link Governor for English and RE
Date of appointment: 30th January 2024 to 29th January 2028
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Parents
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 6/6 meetings
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: None
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: None
Dr Claire Garbutt Parent Governor
Roles: Parent Governor
Link Governor for Safeguarding, including online safety, Pupil Premium, Attendance, Music, French, PSHCE and SRE
Date of appointment: 19.10.22
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Parents
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 4/4 meetings
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: None
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: None
Paula Reynolds Staff Governor
Roles: Staff Governor
Date of appointment: 12.1.22
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Staff
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 5/6 meetings
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: None
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: None
Nicola Dobson Headteacher Ex officio
Roles: Headteacher Ex officio
Date of appointment: 1.4.10
Term of office: Ex officio
Appointed by: Ex officio
Full Governing Body Attendance 22/23 = 6/6 meetings; Resources Committee Attendance =3/3; Admissions Committee Attendance = 1/1
Business and/or Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance Roles in other educational institutions: None
Relationships between governors and/or governors and school staff: None
Incumbent for the Parish – Ex officio Foundation Governor
There is a current vacancy for this post pending the appointment of a new Vicar for the Parish
The previous incumbent, Rev. Yvonne Callaghan, retired in February 2023
Financial Information
No school employees have a gross annual salary of £100,000.
This is the link to the DfE Schools financial benchmarking service https://schools-financial-benchmarking.service.gov.uk/School?urn=121604