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 |
|
Mark Gray |
Headteacher |
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Barry Clark |
Governor |
14 Dec 2022 |
13 Dec 2026 |
Chair; Link Governor for Safeguarding |
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Angela Cobb |
Parent Governor |
9 Oct 2024 |
8 Oct 2028 |
Link Governor for SEND, Careers & Personal Development |
|
Mrs Rachel Graham |
Staff (Teaching) Governor |
11 Nov 2021 |
10 Nov 2025 |
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Alan Henderson |
Governor |
03 Feb 2023 |
2 Feb 2027 |
Link Governor for Attendance & Behaviour |
|
David Johnson |
Governor |
14 Dec 2022 |
13 Dec 2026 |
Link Governor for Quality of Education, H&S, Community |
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Deborah Menear |
Staff (Support) Governor |
10 May 2023 |
9 May 2027 |
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David Scutt |
Incoming Governor |
To be confirmed |
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Register of Interests
| Governor | Date Appointed | Category | Interests Declared |
| Barry Clark | 14 Dec 2022 | Governor & Chair | None |
| Angela Cobb | 09 Oct 2024 | Parent Governor | None |
| Rachel Graham | 11 Nov 2021 | Staff (Teaching) Governor | Father on LGB (Alan Henderson) (from 03/02/2023 to current) |
| Alan Henderson | 03 Feb 2023 | Governor | Daughter on LGB and staff member (Rachel Graham) (from 03/02/2023 to current) |
| David Johnson | 14 Dec 2022 | Governor | Business, Marmax Recycled Products - supplies to Consett Academy and Catchgate Primary School (from 23/01/2021 to current) |
| Deborah Menear | 10 May 2023 | Staff (Support) Governor | None |
| David Scutt | 01 Mar 2025 | Incoming Governor |
TBC |
Leavers in the last 12 months:
| Governor | Appointment Date | Leaving Date | Category | Interests Declared |
| Fran Swinburn | 03 Jan 2022 | 31 Aug 2024 | Governor | Director of NCDAT, Governor at Wellfield School, Sister on LGB (Kate Henderson) |
| Kate Henderson | 03 Feb 2023 | 21 Aug 2024 | Governor | Sister on LGB and Trust Board (Fran Swinburn) |
| Anne-Marie Lewis | 16 Mar 2023 | 11 Apr 2024 | Governor | Headteacher at Greenland Primary School, Headteacher at Bloemfontein Primary School |
| Mike Goodwin | 05 Jan 2021 | 19 Feb 2024 | Governor | None |
Record of Attendance
2023-2024
| Governor | 9th November 2023 | 27th February 2024 | 4th June 2024 |
| Barry Clark | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mike Goodwin | Attended | N/A | N/A |
| Rachel Graham | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Alan Henderson | Apologies Accepted | Attended | Attended |
| Kate Henderson | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| David Johnson | Attended | Apologies Accepted | Apologies Accepted |
| Anne-Marie Lewis | Attended | Apologies Accepted | N/A |
| Deborah Menear | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Fran Swinburn | Attended | Attended | Attended |