Governors

School Governing Body               

Name of Governor Position  Date of appointment  End Date Appointed by
Ms Kate Armstrong Chair 05.11.15  23.10.23 Diocese
Mr Darren Cranshaw    26.03.20  25.03.24 Local Authority
Mr David Joy  Vice Chair 08.11.16  07.11.24 Parents
Ms Julie Grogan    16.03.17  15.03.25 Diocese
Mr James Astle   29.06.21 29.06.25 Staff
Mrs Andrea Walker    01.09.17    31.08.25 Diocese
Mrs Jane Melling   02.02.23 02.03.27 Diocese
Mr Mel Rigby   21.02.23 22.02.27 Diocese
Mr Adam Springall-Fox   05.11.22 04.11.26 Parents
Fr Raphael Jones  Priest / Observer         
Miss Danielle Dewhurst  Headteacher   20.04.20    

Class Governors

Class Governor
Class R/1 Ms J Grogan
Class 2/3 Mrs A Walker
Class 4/5 Mr A Springall-Fox
Class 6 Mr D Cranshaw

 

Subject Governor

Subject Link Governor
R.E. Ms J Grogan
English Mrs A Walker
Maths Mrs K Armstrong
SEND Mr D Joy
Training Link Mr D Cranshaw
EYFS Ms J Grogan
PREVENT / Safeguarding / Child Protection Mrs K Armstrong
Website / Online Safety Mr D Cranshaw & Mr A Springall-Fox
Well-Being Ms J Grogan
Pupil Premium Mr A Springall-Fox
Sports Premium Mrs A Walker
Health & Safety Mr M Rigbye
Assessment Mr D Joy

        
                
Committees

Admissions

Ms K Armstrong

Ms J Grogan

Miss D Dewhurst

 

Appeals

3 Untainted Governors

 

Complaints Review

Mrs J Grogan

Mr D Joy

 

Grievance

Mrs A Walker

 

Pay

Ms J Grogan (reserve)

Mrs A Walker

 

Performance Management and Pay Appeals

Ms K Armstrong

Ms J Grogan

Mr D Joy

 

Joint SEC, Finance & Health & Safety Committee 

Mr J Astle

Ms K Armstrong

Mr D Cranshaw

Miss D Dewhurst

Ms J Grogan

Mr D Joy

Mrs J Melling

Mr M Rigbye

Mr A Springall-Fox

Mrs A Walker

 

Staff Discipline & Dismissal / Pupil Discipline

Mr D Cranshaw

2 Untainted Governors

 

Strategy

Whole Governing Body

 

Meetings and Attendances

Academic Year 2023 / 2024

  Autumn Term    
  SEC / Finance: 27.09.23 FGB: 30.11.23        
Miss K Armstrong (Ch)            
Mr J Astle            
Mr D Cranshaw            
Miss D Dewhurst (HT)            
Ms J Grogan            
Mr D Joy            
Mrs J Melling            
Mr M Rigbye            
Mr A Springall-Fox            
Mrs A Walker            

Academic Year 2022 / 2023

  Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
  SEC / Finance: 12.10.22 FGB: 24.11.22 SEC / Finance: 08.02.23 FGB: 23.03.23 SEC / Finance: 24.05.23 FGB: 06.07.23
Miss K Armstrong (Ch) Y Y Y Y Y Y
Mr J Astle Y Y Y Y Y Y
Mr D Cranshaw Apol     Y Apol Y
Miss D Dewhurst (HT) Y Y Y Y Y Y
Ms J Grogan Y Y Y Y Y Y
Mr D Joy Y Y Y Y Apol Apol
Mr C Kentell Y Y Y n/a n/a n/a
Mrs J Melling n/a n/a   Apol Y Apol
Mr M Rigbye Apol Apol   Y Apol Y
Mr A Springall-Fox n/a Y   Apol Y Apol
Mrs A Walker Y Apol   Y Y Apol

SUMMER TERM

July 6th 2022

Full Governors

Attendees: Ms K Armstrong, Mr J Astle, Mr D Cranshaw, Miss D Dewhurst, Ms J Grogan, Mr D Joy, Mr M Rigbye, Mrs A Walker

Apologies: Mr C Kentell

 

June 29th 2022

Joint Standards and Curriculum / Finance and Health and Safety Committee (by Zoom)

Attendees: Ms K Armstrong, Mr J Astle, Miss D Dewhurst, Ms J Grogan, Mr D Joy, Mrs A Walker

Apologies: 

 

SPRING TERM

April 20th 2022

Full Governors

Attendees: Ms K Armstrong, Mr J Astle, Miss D Dewhurst, Ms J Grogan, Mr D Joy, Mrs A Walker 

Apologies: Mr D Cranshaw & Mr C Kentell

March 2nd 2022

Joint Standards and Curriculum / Finance and Health and Safety Committee (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Mr J Astle, Miss D Dewhurst, Ms J Grogan, Mr D Joy, Mr C Kentell, Mr M Rigbye, Mrs A Walker

Apologies: Mr D Cranshaw

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

AUTUMN TERM 2021

October 20th 2021

Standards and Curriculum Committee (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Mr J Astle, Miss D Dewhurst, Mrs A Walker

Apologies: Mr D Joy, Ms J Grogan

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

October 14th 2021

Finance / Health & Safety (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mr D Cranshaw, Miss D Dewhurst, Ms J Grogan, Mr C Kentelll, Mr M Rigbye 

Apologies: Mrs K Armstrong

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

SUMMER TERM 2021

June 16th 2021

Standards and Curriculum Committee (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Mr J Astle, Miss D Dewhurst, Ms J Grogan, Mr D Joy, Mrs A Walker

Apologies: Mr G Gorrell

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

28th April 2021

Finance / Health & Safety (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Miss D Dewhurst, Ms J Grogan, Mr C Kentell

Apologies: Mr D Cranshaw, Mr M Rigbye

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

SPRING TERM 2021

Wednesday, February 24th

Standards and Curriculum Committee (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Miss D Dewhurst, Mr G Gorrell, Ms J Grogan, Mr D Joy, Mrs N Roberts, Mrs A Walker

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

Thursday, February 11th

Finance / Health & Safety (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Mr D Cranshaw, Miss D Dewhurst, Ms J Grogan, Mr C Kentell

Apologies: Mr M Rigbye

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

AUTUMN TERM 2020

Wednesday, October 14th 2020

Finance / Health & Safety Committee (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Miss D Dewhurst, Ms J Grogan, Mr C Kentell, Miss S Valentine

Apologies: Mr D Cranshaw, Mr M Rigbye


Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

Wednesday, September 30th

Standards/Curriculum Committee (by Zoom)

Attendees:Mrs K Armstrong, Miss D Dewhurst Mr G Gorrell, Ms J Grogan, Mr D Joy, Mrs N Roberts, Mrs A Walker

Apologies: n/a

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

SUMMER TERM 2020

Friday, May 22nd 2020

Full Governors (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Miss D Dewhurst, Mr G Gorrell, Ms J Grogan, Mr D Joy, Mr C Kentell, Mr M Rigbye, Mrs N Roberts, Miss S Valentine, Mrs A Walker

Apologies: Mr D Cranshaw
Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

Wednesday, June 17th 2020

Full Governors (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Miss D Dewhurst, Mr G Gorrell, Ms J Grogan, Mr D Joy, Mr C Kentell, Mrs N Roberts, Miss S Valentine, Mrs A Walker

Apologies: Mr D Cranshaw, Mr M Rigbye
Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

Wednesday, June 17th 2020

Standards/Curriculum Committee (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Miss D Dewhurst Mr G Gorrell, Ms J Grogan, Mr D Joy, Mrs N Roberts, Mrs A Walker

Apologies: n/a

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

Wednesday, June 24th 2020

Finance / Health & Safety Committee (by Zoom)

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Miss D Dewhurst, Ms J Grogan, Mr C Kentell, Miss S Valentine

Apologies: Mr D Cranshaw, Mr M Rigbye
Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

SPRING TERM 2020

Wednesday, January 22nd 2020

Standards/Curriculum Committee

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Mr G Gorrell, Mrs N Roberts, Mrs N Sayers, Mrs A Walker
Observers: Mrs E Wilson

Apologies: n/a

Minutes: Mrs N Cox


Wednesday, February 5th 2020

Finance/Health & Safety Committee

Attendees: Mrs K Armstrong, Mr D Cranshaw, Ms J Grogan, Mr C Kentell, Mrs N Sayers, Miss S Valentine

Apologies: Mr M Rigbye
Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

AUTUMN TERM 2019

Wednesday, September 18th 2019

Standards/Curriculum Committee

Attendees: Mr D Joy (Chair), Mrs K Armstrong, Ms J Grogan, Mrs N Roberts, Mrs A Walker, Mrs M Ward

Apologies: Mr G Gorrell

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

Wednesday, October 2nd 2019

Finance / Health & Safety Committee

Attendees: Mrs K. Armstrong (Chair for Finance), Mr D. Cranshaw (Chair for Health & Safety), Ms J. Grogan, Mr M Rigbye, Miss S Valentine, Mrs M Ward

Apologies: Mr C Kentell

Minutes: Mrs N Cox 

 

SUMMER TERM 2019

Wednesday, June 19th 2019

Standards/Curriculum Committee

Attendees: Mr D Joy (Chair), Mrs K Armstrong, Ms J Grogan, Mrs N Roberts, Mrs A Walker, Mrs M Ward

Minutes: Mrs N Cox

 

Wednesday, June 5th 2019

Finance / Health & Safety Committee

Attendees: Mr S Fawcett (Chair), Mrs K. Armstrong, Mr D. Cranshaw, Ms J. Grogan, Miss S Valentine, Mrs M Ward

Apologies: Mr C Kentell

Minutes: Mrs N Cox 

 

SPRING TERM 2019

Thursday, February 14th

Finance Committee

Attendees: Mr S Fawcett (Chair), Mrs K. Armstrong, Mr C. Kentell, Miss S. Valentine, Mrs M. Ward

Apologies: Mr D. Cranshaw

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

Wednesday, February 13th

Standards/Curriculum Committee

Attendees: Mr D. Joy (Chair), Mrs K. Armstrong, Mr G. Gorrell, Mrs N. Roberts, Mrs A. Walker, Mrs M. Ward

Apologies: n/a

Observers: Mr J. Astle, Mrs P Park

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

Wednesday, February 13th 

Health & Safety Committee

Attendeees: Mr D. Cranshaw (Chair), Mrs K. Armstrong, Ms J. Grogan, Mr C Kentell, Mr M. O'Malley, Mrs M. Ward

Apologies: n/a

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

AUTUMN TERM 2018

Wednesday, October 10th 2018

Finance Committee

Attendees: Mr S. Fawcett (Chair), Mrs K. Armstrong, Mr D. Cranshaw, Mr C. Kentell, Miss S. Valentine, Mrs M. Ward.  

Apologies: n/a

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

Wednesday, October 3rd

Health & Safety Committee

Attendees: Ms J. Grogan, Mr C. Kentell, Mr M. O'Malley, Mrs M. Ward

Apologies: Mr D. Cranshaw

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

Wednesday, September 19th 2018

Standards/Curriculum Meeting

Attendees: Mrs K. Armstrong, Mr G. Gorrell, Mr D. Joy, Mrs N. Roberts, A Walker, Mrs M Ward,

Apologies: n/a

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

SUMMER TERM 2018

Thursday, June 28th 2018

Full Governing Body Meeting

Attendees: Mrs K. Armstrong (Chair), Mr S. Fawcett, Mr G. Gorrell, Ms J. Grogan, Mr D. Joy, Mr C. Kentell, Miss S. Valentine, Mrs A. Walker, Mrs M. Ward

Observer: Fr R. Jones

Apologies: Mr D. Cranshaw, Mrs L. Gardner, Mr P. Kitchen, Mrs N. Roberts

Minutes: Mrs F. Lovell (Clerk to Governor Services)

 

Thursday, June 21st 2018

Standards/Curriculum Meeting

Attendees: Mrs L. Gardner (Chair), Mrs K. Armstrong, Mr G. Gorrell, Mr D. Joy

Apologies: Mrs A. Walker

Observers: Mrs J. Knott

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox 

 

Thursday, June 7th 2018

Health & Safety Committee

Attendees: Mr D. Cranshaw (Chair), Ms J. Grogan, Mr P. Kitchen, Mr M. O'Malley, Mrs M. Ward

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

Thursday, May 31st 2018

Finance Committee

Attendees: Mr S. Fawcett (Chair), Ms K. Armstrong, Mr D. Cranshaw, Mr C. Kentell, Miss S. Valentine, Mrs M. Ward

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

Monday, April 9th 2018

Full Governing Body Meeting

Attendees: Ms K. Armstrong (Chair), Mr D. Cranshaw, Mrs L. Gardner, Ms J. Grogan, Mr D. Joy, Mr C. Kentell, Mr P. Kitchen, Mrs N. Roberts, Miss S. Valentine, Mrs A. Walker, Mrs M. Ward

Apologies: Mr S. Fawcett, Mr G. Gorrell, Fr R. Jones

Minutes: Mrs F. Lovell (Clerk to Governor Services)

 

SPRING TERM 2018

Wednesday, February 21st 2018

Standards/ Curriculum Meeting

Attendees: Mrs L. Gardner (Chair), Ms K. Armstrong, Mr G. Gorrell, Mr D. Joy, Mrs N. Roberts, Mrs A. Walker, Mrs M. Ward

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

Wednesday, January 31st 2018

Finance Committee

Attendees: Mr S. Fawcett (Chair), Mr C Kentell, Mrs M. Ward, Miss S. Valentine

Apologies: Mr D. Cranshaw

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

Tuesday 30th January 2018

Health & Safety Committee

Attendees: Ms J. Grogan, Mr P. Kitchen, Mr C. Kentell, Mr M O'Malley, Mrs M Ward

Apologies: Mr D. Cranshaw

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

AUTUMN TERM 2017

Thursday 12th October 2017

Full Governing Body Meeting

Attendees: Ms K. Armstrong (Chair), Mr D. Cranshaw, Mr S. Fawcett, Mr G. Gorrell, Ms J. Grogan, Mr D. Joy, Mr C. Kentell, Mr P. Kitchen, Mrs N. Roberts, Miss S. Valentine, Mrs A. Walker, Mrs M. Ward

Observer: Fr R. Jones

Apologies: Mrs L Gardner

Minutes: Mrs F. Lovell (Clerk to Governor Services)

 

Wednesday 27th September 2017

Resources Committee Meeting

Attendees: Mr S. Fawcett (Chair), Mr C Kentell, Mrs M. Ward, Miss S. Valentine

Observer: Ms K. Armstrong

Apologies: Mr D. Cranshaw

Minutes: Mrs N.Cox

 

Weds 20th September 2017

H&S Committee Meeting

Attendees: Mr D Cranshaw (Chair), Mr P. Kitchen, Mr C. Kentell, Mrs J. Grogan, Mrs M. Ward, Mr M O'Malley

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

Tues 19th September 2017

Standards/ Curriculum Meeting

Attendees: Mrs L. Gardner (Chair), Ms K. Armstrong, Mrs A. Walker, Mr D. Joy, Mr G. Gorrell, Mrs M. Ward, Mrs N. Roberts, Mrs P. Parks

Minutes: Mrs N. Cox

 

SUMMER TERM 2016

Thurs 8th June 2017

Standards / Curriculum Meeting

Attendees: Mrs L. Gardner (Chair), Ms K. Armstrong, Mrs M. Ward,  Mr G. Gorrell, Mr D. Joy

Apologies: Mrs A Walker

Minutes: Mrs W. Rothwell


Wed 3rd May 2017

H&S Committee

Attendees: Mr C.Kentell (Chair), Mrs K Armstrong, Mrs M. Ward

Apologies: Mr P Kitchen, Mr D Cranshaw

Minutes: Mrs W. Rothwell

 

Wed 26th April 2017

Resources Committee Meeting

Attendees: Mr S. Fawcett (Chair), Mr C.Kentell, Miss S Valentine, Mrs M.Ward, Mrs K Armstrong

Apologies: Mr D. Cranshaw

Minutes: Mrs W. Rothwell

 

SPRING TERM 2016

Full Governing Body Meeting

Wed 22nd February at 6pm

Attendees:  Ms K. Armstrong (Chair), Mr D. Cranshaw ( Vice Chair), Mrs M. Ward, Mrs A. Walker, Mr G. Gorrell, Mrs L.Gardner, Mr D Joy, Mr S. Fawcett, Mr C.Kentell, Miss S Valentine, Mrs L Culshaw

Apologies: 

Minutes: Mrs F. Lovell (Clerk to Governor Services)

 

Wed 8th February 2017

Resources Committee Meeting

Attendees: Mr S. Fawcett (Chair), Mr C.Kentell, Mr D. Cranshaw, Mrs M.Ward

Apologies: None

Minutes: Mrs W. Rothwell

 

Tues 7th February 2017

H&S Committee

Attendees: Mr C.Kentell (Chair), Mr P.Kitchen, Mrs M. Ward

Apologies: Mr D. Cranshaw

Minutes: Mrs W. Rothwell

 

Tues 31st January 2017

Standards / Curriculum Meeting

Attendees: Mrs L. Gardner (Chair), Ms K. Armstrong, Mrs M. Ward, Mrs A. Walker, Mrs M.Ward, Mr G. Gorrell

Apologies: Mrs L.Culshaw

Minutes: Mrs W. Rothwell

 

AUTUMN TERM 2016

 

Full Governing Body

Thursday 13th October 2016

Attendees:  Ms K. Armstrong (Chair), Mr D. Cranshaw ( Vice Chair), Mrs M. Ward, Mrs A. Walker, Mr G. Gorrell, Mrs L.Gardner, Mrs P. Chesworth, Mr S. Fawcett, Mr C.Kentell

Apologies: Mrs L. Culshaw (Maternity)

Minutes: Mrs F. Lovell (Clerk to Governor Services)

 

Curriculum Meeting

Wed 14th September 2016

Attendees:  Mrs L. Gardner (Chair), Ms K. Armstrong, Mrs M. Ward, Mrs A. Walker,

Apologies: Mrs L. Culshaw (Maternity), Mr G. Gorrell

Minutes: Mrs W. Rothwell

 

H&S Committee

Wed 19th October

Attendees:  Mr D. Cranshaw (Chair), Mr C. Kentell, Mr P. Kitchen, Mrs M.Ward

 

SUMMER TERM 2016

Resources Meeting

Thursday 28th April

Attendees:  Mr S. Fawcett (Chair), Mr D. Cranshaw, Mr C. Kentell, Mrs M. Ward

Apologies: Mrs J. Telford, Mrs P. Chesworth

Minutes: Mrs W. Rothwell

 

Standards & Effectiveness / Curriculum

 Thursday 28th April

Attendees:  Mrs L. Gardner (Vice Chair), Ms K. Armstrong, Mr G. Gorrell, Mr M. Noblett, Mrs M. Ward, Mrs A. Walker

Apologies: Mrs J. Telford, Mrs P. Chesworth, Mrs L. Culshaw (Maternity)

Minutes: Mrs W. Rothwell

 

Health & Safety

Wed 27th April

Attendees: Mrs M. Ward, Mr P.Kitchen, Mr C. Kentell, Mr M. O'Malley (Site Supervisor), Mrs W.Rothwell (Business Manager)

Minutes: Mrs W. Rothwell

 

 

SPRING TERM 2016

Full Governing Body Meeting

Thursday 10th March 2016

Attendees: Ms K. Armstrong, Mr D. Cranshaw, Mrs L. Culshaw, Mr S. Fawcett, Mrs L.Gardner, Mr G.Gorrell, Mr C. Kentell,

Mr P.Kitchen, Mr M.Noblett, Mrs M.Ward

Apologies: Mrs J. Telford, Mrs P. Chesworth, Mrs A. Walker, Fr. R. Jones

Minutes: Mrs F. Lovell (Governor Services)

 

Registered Business Interests

Name                                      Nature of Business                                Nature of Interest                Date of Appointment

Ms K Armstrong                    Local Authority / Government              Operations Director            01/12/2001

Ms J Grogan                          IT Consultancy                                       Shareholder                         17/06/2010

Mr D Joy                                Waterloo Lodge & Crookney Hall School        Governor

 

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