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Our Governing Body

The role of the governing body is a strategic one with three core functions:

  • setting strategic direction
  • creating robust accountability
  • ensuring best use of financial resources

The work of the governing body is driven by the school improvement plan. Discussions, decisions and actions for governors focus on school finance, staffing matters, use and condition of premises, pupils' wellbeing, curriculum, data and assessment, working with stakeholders, admissions and organisational changes.

The full governing body must meet at least three times per academic year but most meet more frequently through committee meetings. There is an expectation that governors will also undertake monitoring visits into school to find out more about the school throughout the year. Governors work closely with the headteacher and make decisions collectively as a team.

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, please contact our Head of Governance, Victoria Miller - V.Miller@ncdat.org.uk

Our Governors

Name

Appointed by / type

Term from

Term to

Special responsibility role

 

Tom Urwin

Headteacher

 

 

 

Aimey Adamson

Governor

13 Dec 2022

12 Dec 2026

Chair; Link Governor on Safeguarding

Bernadette Atkinson

Governor

14 Dec 2022

13 Dec 2026

 

Sally Castling

Governor

04 Oct 2023

3 Oct 2027

 

Claire Collins

Staff (Support) Governor

19 Jun 2023

18 Jun 2027

 

Neil Jukes

Parent Governor

 

 

Vice-Chair

Paul Hillary

Governor

09 Oct 2024

08 Oct 2028

 

 

governors consett october 2023.pdf

Record of Attendance

2023-2024

Governor 6th November 2023 26th February 2024 3rd June 2024
Aimey Adamson Attended Attended Attended
Bernadette Atkinson Apologies Accepted Attended Attended
Sally Castling Attended Did not attend – no apologies received Did not attend – no apologies received
Claire Collins Attended Attended Did not attend – no apologies received
Neil Jukes Attended Did not attend – no apologies received Attended
Vaila Somerville Attended Attended N/A
Peter Owens Attended Attended Attended

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