Governing Body
The Governing Body operates, collectively, in the best interests of pupils, rather than a collection of individuals lobbying on behalf of their constituencies. The task of the governing body is to govern the school, focusing on the core functions of providing strategic leadership, holding the headteacher to account and making sure that the school’s money is well spent. This is a demanding task for which all governors need to have, or develop, relevant and appropriate skills.
Meetings
The Governing Body (GB) meets three times a term at 6.00pm for a full Governing Body meeting, which is normally completed within 2 hours. On the first and third meeting of the term, there is also a finance meeting. Prior to the middle GB meeting of the term there are link Governor meetings from 5pm to 6 pm. Every Governor belongs to one of 3 Link Governor groups. At Link meetings governors are able to focus on progress in the school development plan.
Papers are issued before meetings, which Governors can access through Governor Zone, on the school’s website. Governors are expected to attend or offer apologies for reasons of absence.
Additionally there is a Governor day at school each term which gives an opportunity for a longer meeting when governors can focus on matters such as analysis of results, plans for the future, and meet learners. These meetings last between a half and a full day.
All Governors take responsibility for focusing on a particular area of the school‘s governance such as Finance, Personal Development & Welfare, Special Educational Needs, Outcomes for Learners, Quality of Teaching, Safeguarding & LAC, Leadership & Management.
Governors are encouraged to attend school events and visit the school during the day so they may be more fully aware of how the school is addressing issues identified for development
Contacting the Governing Body
If you would like to contact the Governing Body of The Bewdley School, you can use any of the following methods.
Email:
GoverningBody@bewdley.worcs.sch.uk
Post:
Governing Body
The Bewdley School
Stourport Road
Bewdley
DY12 1BL
Additional responsibilities
Governors may also be involved in appointments, exclusion hearings, appeals etc.
Skills and Training
New Governors will have an induction programme consisting of meetings with the Headteacher and Chair of the Governing Body; agreed training using LA or online materials, and a mentor. All Governors are encouraged to use the training offered to improve their knowledge and skills.
New governors meet with their mentor 20 minutes before the governing body meeting to go through the agenda and have explained any issues which are not clear.
During the academic year of 2018/19 the governing body has been active within school on a number of matters, please read our 2018/19 Update to find out what has been discussed by the governing body. Governor Update 2018-19
Our Board of Governors
| Name | Appointing Body | Term of Office | Link Responsibility | Business Interest | Attendance 2018/19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Haskins (Chair) | Partnership | Leadership, Estate/Infrastructure (Budget, Site, ICT) | None Declared | 7/8 | |
| Sarah Booth (Vice Chair) | Partnership | Culture Plan including Safeguarding, Well-Being Plan, Community / Family Plan | None Declared | 7/8 | |
| Keith Cairns | Parent | Culture Plan including Safeguarding, Well-Being Plan, Community / Family Plan | None Declared | 7/8 | |
| Terry Livesey | Parent | Leadership, Estate/Infrastructure (Budget, Site, ICT) | None Declared | 8/8 | |
| Simon Lord | Parent | Teaching Plan Including SEND, Achievement Plan (Curriculum Administration), Future Preparation | None Declared | 5/8 | |
| Stephen Riley | Parent | Teaching Plan Including SEND, Achievement Plan (Curriculum Administration), | None Declared | 7/8 | |
| Jillian Sharples | Co-Opted | Leadership, Estate/Infrastructure (Budget, Site, ICT) | None Declared | 8/8 | |
| Alison Shiels | Co-Opted | 18/01/2018 – 17/01/2022 | Culture Plan including Safeguarding, Well-Being Plan, Community/ Family Plan | None Declared | 8/8 |
| Helen Squire | Local Authority | 29/09/2017 – 28/09/2021 | Teaching Plan Including SEND, Achievement Plan (Curriculum Administration), Future Preparation | None Declared | 5/8 |
| Dave Hadley-Pryce | Staff – Head Teacher | 03/01/2017 – | Head Teacher | None Declared | 8/8 |
| Della Ransom | Staff | 25/09/2018 – | None Declared | 7/8 | |
| Clare Farrell | Associate Member | Business Manager | None Declared | N/A | |
| Marcia Bennett | Clerk | Clerk | None Declared | N/A | |
| Ginny Campbell | Staff | 26/11/2015 – 27/03/2018 | None Declared | N/A | |