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Sacred Heart

Catholic Primary

'Live, Love and Learn Joyfully in the Family of Christ'

Governing Body

The Role of the Governors

 

Governors

Sacred Heart Catholic School has a Governing Body of ten people. We come from all walks of life and bring many different skills and experiences to the role. We are united in a desire to see the best for the school, of which we are all very proud. We passionately believe that our pupils must have the very best education and learning we can provide.

Meet our Governors

Constitution of Governors

 

Term Start

Term End

Finance Committee

Foundation governors

 

Fr Charles Cahill

19 SEPT 2018

31 AUG 2022

 

Mrs Irene Getley01 SEPT 202131 AUG 2025

Yes

Mr Michael Payne

01 MAY 2021

31 AUG 2024

 

Mr David Timson

01 SEPT 2023

31 AUG 2027

 

Mr Neil Mendonca01 SEPT 202331 AUG 2027 
Mrs Bernadette Miele01 SEPT 202331 AUG 2027 
Mr Mauro Nerborini01 OCT 202331 AUG 2027 
Ms Charlotte Rushworth01 SEPT 202331 AUG 2027 

Headteachers

 

Mrs Michelle Fusi

 

 

Yes

Staff governors

 

 

 

Mrs Jennifer Dowd

01 SEPT 2020

31 AUG 2023

 

Parent governors

 

Mr Fabian Lintott

01 NOV 2020

31 AUG 2024

 

Mrs Karen O'Boyle

11 NOV 2022

31AUG 2026

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

Clerk to the Governors

Tom Stacey

 

What we do

Governors work as a team, in the best interests of the children and the school, to raise educational

standards and ensure everyone within the school community is safe. The Headteacher is part of the team. Governors: 

  • are accountable for the performance of the school to parents and the wider community
  • plan the school’s future direction
  • sustain and develop the Catholic ethos and distinctive Catholic nature of the school
  •  appoint the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher ï‚·
  • make decisions on the school’s budget and staffing structures ï‚·
  • make sure the national curriculum is taught and set the Statutory Attainment Target 
  • agree policies about the way the governing body and the school work
  • decide how the school can encourage pupil’s spiritual, moral and social development
  • make sure the school provides for all its pupils, whatever their abilities and needs
  •  support and challenge the Headteacher by gathering views, asking questions and deciding what’s best for the school.

 

How we work

The Local Governing Board meets twice a term. We have a Finance and Premises Committee who meet once a term

Full Governing Body – who consider the school’s strategic development. ï‚·

Governors perform their role by:

  • Attending meetings, including participating in at least one committee
  • Receiving written briefings, reports and presentations from the Headteacher and other staff ï‚· Discussing and debating key issues and data
  • Visiting the school, including undertaking a specific role as a link governor ï‚· Meeting with parents and staff – both informally and formally
  • Undertaking regular training

 

Feedback from/to Parents and Pupils

We carry out an annual survey of parents and discuss the results. We provide feedback and updates to parents on the survey and other activities via the website and ‘Red Hearts’ newsletter. Governors also attend School Council meetings and discuss the results of pupil surveys and feedback from class teachers.

We are always keen to hear the view of parents – please feel able to tell us what you think at any time.

 

You can contact us by:

  • Leaving a note/comment addressed to the Governors in the office post box
  • Emailing or phoning the school office (details above)

There are many people involved in ensuring that our school community continues to thrive.

 

The Governors would like to express their thanks to:

  • our pupils for all their hard work
  • our staff for their continued commitment to the school ï‚· our parents and carers for their support and feedback and
  • our volunteers for all the time they freely give that makes a huge difference.
Governors' Roles and Responsibilities

Declarations of Business Interests

Full Governing Body Attendance 2019/ 2020

 

29/09

 

27/11

29/01

18/03

21/05 Via TEAMS

 

15/06

Via Teams

( extra)

15/07

Via TEAMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr D Timson (DT) - Chair

 

 

 

cancelled

 

 

 

Mrs M Fusi (HT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs R Bryant (RB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fr C Cahill (FrC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr D Corbet (DC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr D Geer (DG)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs I Getley (IG)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr O Jina (OJ)

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

 

 

Mrs S Horsey (SH)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr K Lane (KL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miss J Watson (JW)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs H Witty (HW

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others in Attendance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs J Walsh (DHT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr T Stacey (Clerk)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Andrew Celano (AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Adrian Leggett (AL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Governing Body Meeting Attendance 2018-2019

 

19/09

28/11

30/01

26/03

15/05

10/07

FOUNDATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr David Timson ( Chair)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Susan Horsey

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr David Geer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irene Getley

 

 

 

 

 

 

Renata Bryant

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helen Witty

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fr. Charles Cahill

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr David Corbet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Kevin Lane ( Vice Chair)

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEADTEACHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Michelle Fusi

 

 

 

 

 

 

STAFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miss Jennifer Watson

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Walsh ( Deputy)

Associate

Associate

Associate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In attendance

 

Apologies received

 

Not in attendance

 

Not in post

Full Governing Body Meeting Attendance 2017-2018

2017-2018

11/10

07/12

31/01

21/03

09/05

11/07

FOUNDATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr David Timson ( Chair)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Susan Horsey (Vice Chair)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr David Geer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Dulce Fernandez-Birkett

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr David Corbet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Kevin Lane

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEA

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Bronach Bansal

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEADTEACHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Michelle Fusi

 

 

 

 

 

 

STAFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miss Jennifer Watson

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Walsh ( Deputy)

Associate

Associate

Associate

 

 

 

Awaiting Diocese

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irene Getley

 

 

 

 

 

 

Renata Bryant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In attendance

 

Apologies received

 

Not in attendance

 

Not in post

How to Contact the Governors

Members of the Governing Body can be contacted via the School Office: (T) 01920 461678 (E) chairofgov@sacredheart312.herts.sch.uk Alternatively you can fill in the boxes below. Your message will be sent directly to the Chair of Governors. Thank you.

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