Contacting the Governing Board
If you want to contact the Governing Board you can do so by emailing the Chair on:
chair@whitwell.derbyshire.sch.uk
or the Clerk on:
The constitution of our Governing Board states that we should have a maximum of 15 governors as follows:
Up to one third of the total membership of the Governing Board can be members of staff.
The term of office for all governors (except for the Headteacher) is four years from the date of appointment.
The full Governing Board meets six times a year. In addition there are two committees:
In addition, other committees will be formed to deal with pupil discipline, staffing issues, appeals or complaints if situations arise that require consideration by a committee in accordance with agreed procedures.
Annual Governance Statement for the Governing Board of Whitwell Primary School 2022/23
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In accordance with the Government’s requirement for all governing boards, the three core strategic functions of Whitwell Primary School Governing Board are:
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Strategic Vision Whitwell Primary School Governing Board’s vision is that every child attending Whitwell Primary School has full and equal access to learning and holistic development as a young person in a safe, secure and positive environment where they feel valued. As a consequence, they will leave the school as a well-rounded individual prepared for the next phase in their life. |
Governance arrangements The Governing Board of Whitwell Primary School is made up of 15 governors. The Board has a programme of meetings throughout the school year, and two committees which focus on school improvement and resource management. The skills required to contribute to effective governance and the success of the school are a knowledge/experience of, or a willingness to undertake training on, human resources, financial and premises management, health and safety, safeguarding, special needs and matters relating to teaching and learning and pupil attainment.
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Attendance record of governors A record is kept by the Clerk to the Governing Board of governors’ attendance at meetings, details of attendance can be found on the next page. 50% of the current membership must be present at full meetings of the Governing Board to ensure that decisions can be made.
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The work we have done on our committees and in Governing Board meetings:
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Strategic Planning for the future The Governing Board’s planned priorities mirror those outlined in the School Improvement Plan thereby ensuring that there are sufficient resources, both human and physical, to provide for the educational needs of the school and the community it serves.
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Whitwell Primary School Governing Board – membership The term of office for all governors is four years, except for the Headteacher.
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Governor | Category | Date appointed/ |
Austin Karen | Co-opted | 29.09.2022 |
Draycott Sarah | Co-opted | 29.09.2022 |
Matthams Hannah | Elected Parent | 28.09.2020 |
Munro Tom | Local Authority appointed | 01.08.2020 |
Patterson Louise | Co-opted | 29.09.2022 |
Raspin Frank | Co-opted | 29.09.2022 |
Raspin Jeanne | Co-opted | 29.09.2022 |
Shaw Claire | Elected Parent | 02.12.2022 |
Sleight Karen | Elected Staff Member | 28.01.2022 |
Stacey Ryan | Elected Parent | 28.09.2020 |
Stirling Tim | Co-opted | 23.03.2023 |
Tomlinson Sarah | Headteacher | N/A |
Walker Geoff | Co-opted | 05.01.2022 |
Webster Adele | Co-opted | 18.01.2021 |
Member of staff
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2022/23 | |||
| Full board meetings – 7 | School Improvement Committee – 3 | Resources Committee - 4 |
Austin Karen | 7 | - | 4 |
Buttery Michelle | 5 | 1 | - |
Draycott Sarah | 6 | - | 3 |
Duncan Lisa | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Matthams Hannah | 5 | 3 | - |
Munro Tom | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Patterson Louise | 5 | 3 | - |
Raspin Frank | 5 | - | 4 |
Raspin Jeanne | 5 | 2 | - |
Shaw Claire | 4 | - | - |
Sleight Karen | 6 | 3 | - |
Stacey Ryan | 4 | 2 | - |
Stirling Tim | 2 | - | - |
Tomlinson Sarah | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Walker Geoff | 5 | - | 4 |
Webster Adele | 4 | 3 | - |
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Governors’ Register of Business Interests 2023/24
Name | Description of interest |
Tom Munro | Self - Parish & District Councillor Self - SSFA Caseworker Wife - Clerk to the Governors |
Frank Raspin | Self – Parish Councillor Wife - Parish Councillor |
Louise Patterson | Self – Supply teacher Self - Governor Heritage Community School Sister – Teacher at the school |
Charlotte Ellis | |
Ryan Stacey | Self - Teacher, The Bolsover School |
Adele Webster | Self - Teacher at the school |
Jeanne Raspin | Self – Parish Councillor Self - Chair Playscheme Committee Husband - Parish Councillor |
Karen Austin | Self - Alible Nutrition (sole trader) Husband - KDA Web Services and Parish Councillor Husband - Parish Councillor |
Claire Shaw | Self - none |
Karen Sleight | Self – Teacher at the school |
Sarah Draycott | Self – Teacher at the school |
Sarah Tomlinson | Self – Headteacher at the school |
Tim Stirling | Self – Deputy Headteacher at the school |
Geoff Walker | Self - Nottingham Revenues & Benefits, Harry Wilde Memorial Homes, Chesterfield Canal Trust |
Hannah Matthams | Self - Chair, Friends of Whitwell Primary School Self - Governor Heritage Community School |