LEH School Governance
The Governing Body
Members of the governing body represent the church, the Lady Elizabeth Hastings Trust, the council, the local community, parents, staff and other interested parties. The Governing Body and its committees meet regularly with the aim of providing the best education for the pupils.
The effectiveness of the governors depends on the quality of the people and how they work together with the school leaders. Membership focuses on the skills and experience that are needed to be effective and contribute to the success of the school.
What the Governing Body does
Governing Bodies are the strategic decision makers and vision setters for the school and their role is to ensure the best possible education for every child.
They have three core functions:
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To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
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To hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff;
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To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure money is well spent.
Governing Body Conduct
Governors should be mindful in exercising all their functions and must act with integrity, objectivity and honesty and at all times in the best interests of the school. They should be open about the decisions they make and the actions they take and be prepared to explain their decisions and actions to interested parties.
Holders of public office should be aware of and accept the seven principles of public life: Selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Structure and Responsibilities of the Governing Body and it's Committees
The full governing body meet at least once each term; at least three times each year. Many tasks are delegated to the committees which each meet once or twice each term. There are four committees at Lady Elizabeth Hastings.
Curriculum and Ethos – To make sure that the school curriculum fulfils statutory requirements and meets the needs of all pupils in addition to incorporating a rich, relevant and varied learning experience for all pupils. The committee is also responsible for the quality of teaching, pupil progress and pupil outcomes:
Finance and Staffing – To ensure that the school’s spending remains within budget and all funds are spent wisely to meet the best needs of the pupils. The committee also provides input on staffing needs, pay and deployment.
Premises – To ensure that the school’s physical environment is safe, maintained and fit for purpose. The committee also considers the future needs of the school ground and buildings and develops strategies to meet these requirements.
Co-ordination and Resources – The chairs of the other committees, together with the Chairman of Governors, the Vice Chairman of Governors and the Headteacher, meet termly at this committee to set the school’s strategy and ensure progress is made towards attaining the school’s goals.
Working parties are set up as required to oversee specific projects and tasks.
The Governors have many roles and will:
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Provide a strategic view of the school
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Oversee financial performance
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Appoint and hold the Headteacher to account for the performance of the school
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Ensure parents are consulted and informed as required
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Oversee admissions
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Set and approve the school budget
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Set challenging targets and monitor pupil progress towards them
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Ensure health and safety issues are addressed
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Ensure buildings are repaired and maintained
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Governors do not get involved in the day to day running of the school.
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' Church of England (VA) Primary School Governing Body is made up of the following governors:
Name and position CATEGORY / BODY RESP TERM OF OFFICE
MR ALEX O'CONNOR Chair of Governors
Attendance 2022/3: 80% Committees: Pay, Staff Discipline Appeals, Complaints, Admissions.
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Parent Governor Parents
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FROM 11.10.2022 For 4 years
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MRS HALEY MURALEE Vice Chair Attendance 2022/3: 86% Committees: H & S, Finance and Christian Ethos, Curriculum and Standards, Pay Appeals
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Church Foundation governor CHURCH
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From: 28.09.21 (re-appointed) For 4 years
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MS ALEX VIGNES Head Teacher Attendance 2022/3: 100% All committees
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Ex officio
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FROM 02 NOVEMBER 2020
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Priest of the Parish Fr Peter Townley
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Ex officio Church Foundation governor
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From 01.05.2024 For 4 years
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MRS RACHAEL BAJULAIYE Attendance 2022/3: 71% Christian Ethos, Curriculum and Standards. Joint training governor
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Church Foundation governor CHURCH
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From 24.11.2022 For 4 years
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MRS FAIZA RAFIQUE Attendance: 2022/3: 71% Safeguarding governor
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LA LOCAL AUTHORITY
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TO 01.05.2026 For 4 years
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MRS JANE HARRISON Attendance 2022/3: 100% H & S governor, Finance, Pay, Staff Discipline Appeals, Admissions
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Church Foundation Governor Church
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FROM 26.04.2024 For 4 YEARS
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MRS CLARE SKINNER Attendance 2022/3: 71%
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Trust Foundation governor TRUST
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From 28.04.2024
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KATHERINE WIDDOP Attendance 2022/3: 86% |
Staff governor STAFF
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TO 03.04.2026 4 years
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MR DYLAN JONES |
Church Foundation Governor Church
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FROM 01.09.2024 For 4 years |
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Stepped down in the last 12 months:
MRS LIZ FEARNSIDE
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The Clerk can be contacted via email: Julie.Kirkpatrick@leeds.gov.uk
Please find details of the structure and responsibilities of the governing body at Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Primary School and its committees including information about each governor:
- business interests
- financial interests
- governance roles in other schools
D Jones
Pen Portraits - who are our governors?
Governing Body Agendas
Please contact the school office for this information