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What is a Governing Body and what do we do?
The role of the Governing Body is to oversee the success of the school and work in partnership with the Head and teachers to agree priorities and monitor progress towards them. ASJS Governing Body is there to provide constructive support and challenge to the Head and teachers to enable them to do their job to the best of their ability. ASJS Governing Body also work as a decision making body with corporate responsibility to work in the best interest of the school.
The overall role of a governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- set the aims and objectives for the school
- set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- be a source of challenge and support to the Head.
Our Governing Body does not run or manage ASJS – we have no responsibility for the internal organisation or management of the school.
Who can become a Governor?
Almost anyone over 18 years of age can become a governor. There are no particular qualifications or requirements, other than a willingness to give time to the role and a capacity for working with other people. Our school governors are people who genuinely want to make a positive contribution to our children’s education. Time commitments can vary but on average we spend between 10-20 days per year on governing responsibilities – monthly meetings, training, school visits etc. A Governors term of office is normally 4 years.
Our aim is to have a balanced group of governors with diversity in gender, age, experience and skill sets, to ensure our support can be as effective as possible to the Head and teachers.
Parent Governor
We welcome applications for Parent Governors. For further information about this role please click on the document below.
| Title | Download |
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| Parent governor information | Download Preview |
School Governors at Alfred Street Junior School
The Governing Board comprises of 15 governors;
- The Head Teacher
- 4 Elected Parent Governors
- 1 Staff Governor
- 1 Local Authority Governor
- 8 Co-Opted Governors
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School Governors at Alfred Street Junior School | |
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| Position | Name |
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Chair |
Mrs Lynne Baker (Co-opted). Appointed 09.07.2019. Serving until 08.07.2023. Pecuniary Interest – Married to another governor. Mr Richard Scarfe (Co-opted). Appointed 26.04.2023. Serving until 25.04.2027. Pecuniary Interest - Family member works for WNC. |
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Vice Chair |
Mrs Carol Kirby (LA Representative). Appointed 20.11.2020. Serving until 19.11.2024. |
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Headteacher |
Mr Kelly O'Connor (Headteacher). Pecuniary Interest - Family member works for NNC |
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Co-opted Governor |
Mr Jake Baker (Co-opted). Appointed 16.03.2022. Serving until 15.03.2026. Pecuniary Interest - Married to another governor |
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Co-opted Governor |
Mrs Brenda Martin (Co-opted). Appointed 26.01.2023. Serving until 25.01.2027. Pecuniary Interest - None |
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Staff Governor |
Mrs Jenny Appleby. Appointed 13.03.2023. Serving until 12.03.2027. Pecuniary Interest - None |
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Co-opted Governor |
4 Vacancies |
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Parent Governor |
4 Vacancies |
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Clerk to the Governors |
Mrs Linda O’Sullivan |
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Previous Members |
Mr Peter. Armstrong (Co-opted) 10.07.19 - 25.11.21. Pecuniary Interest - None |
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Mrs Catherine French (Co-opted) 19.08.2018 -18.04.22. Pecuniary Interest - None |
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Rev.Dr. Linnet. Smith (Co-opted).15.01.2020 - stepped down 31.07.2022. Pecuniary Interest - None |
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Observer |
Mr Craig Butler (Staff) - stepped down 31.12.2022. Pecuniary Interest – Deputy Headteacher |
Governor / Committees
| Committee |
Governor |
|---|---|
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Resources, (Finance, Personnel, H & S, and Buildings) |
J. Baker, L. Baker, C. Kirby, B. Marin, R. Scarfe |
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Standards Working Group (Standards & Curriculum) |
J. Baker, L. Baker, C. Kirby, B. Marin, R. Scarfe |
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Attendance |
J.Baker |
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Complaints Committee |
L.Baker |
| Complaints Appeals Committee |
R.Scarfe |
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Computing |
R.Scarfe |
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CPD |
R.Sarfe |
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Embedding Character Development/Diversity/Cultural Capital |
L.Baker |
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Effective Learners |
L.Baker |
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English |
C.Kirby |
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Foundation Curriculum |
L.Baker |
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French |
C.Kirby |
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Health and Safety |
J.Baker |
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Looked After Children (LAC) |
J.Baker |
| Maths Governor |
R.Scarfe |
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Performance Management |
L.Baker, C.Kirby |
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Performance Management Appeals Committee |
R.Scarfe plus 2 other Governors |
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Policies Governor |
R.Scarfe |
| Pupil Premium |
J.Baker |
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Pupil Voice Governor |
L.Baker |
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Safeguarding |
J.Baker |
| Safer Recruitment |
L.Baker |
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Science |
R.Scarfe |
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SEND |
B.Martin |
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Sports Premium |
R.Scarfe |
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SRE & PHSE |
L.Baker |
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Website Compliance |
R.Scarfe |
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Wellbeing |
L.Baker |