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Letter from Co-Chair of Governors September 2024

St Paul’s CE Primary School is run by the Headteacher and a team of staff. The Governing Body oversees the running of the school but is non-executive in its capacity.

Its role is to provide strategic direction for the work and improvement of the school. It also supports, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of the school. Finally, it holds the school to account for the standards achieved and the quality of education. This is outlined in the NGA's Code of Practice which all Governors must sign and adhere to. 

The Full Governing Body typically meets once a month to make the key decisions on behalf of the school.  These decisions are made in light of a series of documents that every state school maintains. Minutes of the meetings are fully recorded by a Clerk and made available on the school website.

The rationale for meeting monthly is in order that the whole Governing Body is abreast of all aspects of the School’s affairs at any one time. In addition, sub-committee meetings are convened as required and report to these monthly meetings. Further, Governors are each allocated the responsibility to overview a specific subject area and to maintain links with a specific year group and its teacher.  A record of attendance and training by Governors is maintained – both attendance at meetings and visits to the school as well as training undertaken.

The Governing Body operates under an Instrument of Governance, a single-page document that is agreed with the Local Education Authority, which is Camden in our case. With the exception of the Vicar and the Head Teacher and the staff Governor role which has a one year term, all other Governors serve for a four year period and can serve for more than one period.

 

 

Constitution

The Governing Body comprises of twelve Governors, bringing together the key institutions that have an interest in the school.

  • James Sawtell - Co-Chair of Governors - Foundation Governor (Deanery)
  • Lucinda Ahrens - Co-Chair of Governors - Safeguarding Governor - Foundation Governor (LDBS)
  • Alex Reitman - Vice Chair and Parents Governor (elected by parents)
  • Jane Dickson - Foundation Governor (PCC)
  • Rev Philip Ritchie - Vicar of St Mary's Ex Officio
  • Derrick Chow - Foundation Governor (PCC)
  • Natalie Tubeileh-Hall - Foundation Governor (LDBS)
  • Clive Hale - Headteacher - Ex Officio
  • Sorcha Kelly - Staff Governor 
  • Emma Worwood - Parent Governor
  • Maggie Chambers - Foundation Governor (Deanery)
  • Marx De Morias - Local Authority Governor

Two Governors are incumbents in line with their roles.  

Foundation Governors (7)

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Mary’s Church appoints two further Governors.

Two Governors are appointed by the local Deanery, which includes many of the churches local to St Paul’s. It should be noted that these appointments cannot be a part of the regular congregation of St Mary’s.

There are two Governors appointed by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS).

LEA (1)

There is one Governor appointed by the Local Education Authority.  He/she is a political appointee reflecting the political makeup of the local Councilors

Elected Governors (3)

There are three elected Governors. Two Governors are elected by parents at the school. One Governor is elected by the school staff.

Members of the school leadership team attend the meetings as advisors and present reports.

The Governing Body operates under an Instrument of Governance, a single page document that is agreed with the Local Education Authority, which is Camden in our case. With the exception of the Vicar and the Head Teacher and the staff Governor role which has a one year term, all other Governors serve for a four year period and can serve for more than one period.

Dates and minutes of meetings

The Full Governing Body typically meets once a month to make the key decisions on behalf of the school.  These decisions are made in light of a series of documents that every state school maintains. Minutes of the meetings are fully recorded by a Clerk and made available on the school website.

The rationale for meeting monthly is in order that the whole Governing Body is abreast of all aspects of the School’s affairs at any one time. In addition, sub-committee meetings are convened as required and report to these monthly meetings. Further, Governors are each allocated the responsibility to overview a specific subject area and to maintain links with a specific year group and its teacher.  A record of attendance and training by Governors is maintained – both attendance at meetings and visits to the school as well as training undertaken.

Full Meetings of the Governing Body

2024/25 Dates of Meetings:
All meetings commencing at 5.30pm–7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

1. Wednesday, 25th September 2024

2. Wednesday, 16th October 2024

3. Wednesday, 13th November 2024

4. Wednesday, 11th December 2024

5. Wednesday, 22nd January 2025

6. Wednesday, 26th February 2025

7. Wednesday, 26th March 2025

8. Wednesday, 7th May 2025

9. Wednesday, 11th June 2025

10. Wednesday, 9th July 2025

 

Information on the Membership of the Governing Body click here

Governors Attendance 2023-24 click here

Governor Diversity, Camden Learning Survey click here 

 

Scheme of Delegation

Terms of Reference for St Paul's Governors Committees