Staff Governors (excluding the Head Teacher) are elected through a staff ballot process, (if necessary), following nomination. Parents Governors are elected through a parent ballot process, (if necessary), following nomination. Foundation Governors and Associate Members are appointed by the Diocese.
The governing body is made up of 8 members – Headteacher, 5 Foundation, 1 Staff, 1 parent. All governors serve a four-year term of office. All governors are subject to a DBS check.
On 01/01/2022 St Mary’s Catholic Primary School joined Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (Companies House : 09940352). Details regarding the Members and Directors of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust can be obtained from Schools Service UK or the BCCET website.
Local Governing Committee Membership (2022)
| Governor and Associate Members | Category | Date of Appointment | Term of Office Expires | Body Appointed or Elected by | Position of Responsibility (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rachel Cameron | Foundation/ Chair | 01.01.2022 | 31.12.2025 | D | Chair FGB |
| Mrs Clare Dodd | Foundation | 01.01.2022 | 31.12.2025 | D | Vice Chair FGB |
| Mr Paul Baker | Foundation | 01.01.2022 | 09.01.2026 | D | - |
| Mr Ken Devlin | Foundation | 01.01.2022 | 31.12.2025 | D | - |
| Fr Christopher Hancock | Foundation | 01.02.2022 | 31.12.2025 | D | - |
| Mr Martin Clephane | Headteacher | 01.01.2022 | - | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms Sarah Jane Duffy | Staff | 01.01.2022 | 31.12.2025 | S | - |
| Mrs Gareth Deighan | Parent | 01.01.2022 | 31.12.2025 | P | - |
NOTE: Diocese (D), Governing Body (GB), Parents – elected (P), Staff – elected (S), Head Teacher = Ex Officio
Register of Governor Interests
(reviewed 1 September 2022)
| Name | Position | Nature of Interest | Date Interest Registered | Date Interest Ceased | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rachel Cameron | Foundation | None | 11 July 2022 | - | Child at St Anthony’s Girls Catholic Academy |
| Mrs Clare Dodd | Foundation | None | 14 September 2022 | - | - |
| Mr Paul Baker | Foundation | None | 3 July 2022 | - | - |
| Mr Ken Devlin | Foundation | None | 19 September 2022 | Emailed 14/9 and left VM | - |
| Mr Martin Clephane | Head Teacher | None | 11 July 2022 | - | - |
| Ms Sarah Duffy | Staff | None | 16 September 2022 | Emailed 14/9 (and 15/9?) | - |
| Mr Gareth Deighan | Parent | None | 16 September 2022 | - | Child in School, Father is Safeguarding Link director |
| Rev Christopher Hancock | Foundation | None | 15 September 2022 | - | LGC member St Aidans Boys Catholic Academy |
Governor Attendance
View Governor Attendance information for 2021-2022
