The Governing Body

Ethos statement

At St. Andrew's C.E. Primary School we place a high priority on maintaining the well-being of all employees. We see this as an important part of our school Christian values.

Our commitments

1. The Governors and the SLT are committed to fostering a culture of cooperation, trust and mutual respect, where all individuals are treated with dignity, and can work at their optimum level.

2. Decisions made by the SLT and Governors will endeavour to have staff well-being included in the decision-making process.

3. We will promote effective communication and ensure that there are procedures in place for consulting and supporting employees on changes in the organisation, to management structures and working arrangements.

4. An open door policy exists with the headteacher to discuss well-being issues of a personal nature.

5. Staff surveys will be used to gather feedback on well-being.

The Governing body consists of:

• Two parent governors
• One governor appointed by the local authority
• One staff governor
• Six foundation governors
• One governor appointed by the Manchester diocese
• One head teacher

A Chair and Deputy Chair are elected annually from this group of governors. Governors are responsible for:

• ensuring that the school is running well;
• ensuring that the school's budget is spent efficiently;
• appointing the people that work in the school;
• ensuring that the National Curriculum is being taught;
• helping to draft school policies;
• monitoring standards and setting targets.

The governing body meets regularly each term. Governors' sub-committees for resource management (finance, staffing, premises) and curriculum also meet each term.

List of Governors at St. Andrew's C.E. Primary School

There are also two sub-committees of the governing body, as follows:

1. The Resource Management Committee

 Joan Hassall,  Hannie Kirkham, Louise Cliff, George Reeves, Greg Sammons

 2. The Curriculum Committee

Louise Cliff, Debbie Anderson, Joan Hassall, Adele Steele, Margaret McDonald, Imrana Khalil-Nabi

Governor Attendance 2020/21