Governor & Board

Member Handbook

2017 - 2018

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At Newall Green Primary School we want every child and family to work in a supportive, inclusive school so

that they make outstanding progress from their individual starting

point. Each child will develop their core skills through a curriculum which promotes Social, Moral,

Spiritual and Cultural development using ‘Peace Mala’ and ‘PATHs.’ This

will be embedded in a curriculum that holds outdoor learning central

to its focus.

To have happy, confident and caring children

Every child to achieve academic

success

Aiming high to reach our goals

Peace Mala school, respect and

empathy for others

Provide our children with the

skills to succeed in the work place

Build strong partnerships with families and our

community

Mission Statement

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Name Governor Type Lead Role End of Term of Office

Sarah Rudd Executive Head / CEO N/A

Marilyn Peak Trust Appointed Governor (Chair)

Safeguarding / Child Protection/SEND

16/12/2020

Susan Dodd Trust Appointed Governor Pupil Voice / School Council

16/12/2020

David Thomas Trust Appointed Governor Data / Health & Safety 16/12/2020

Karla Barlow Trust Appointed Governor Behaviour/Attendance 16/12/2020

Barbara Bunting Staff Governor Curriculum/Attainment 16/12/2020

Jill Hargreaves Staff Governor Behaviour/Attendance 16/12/2020

Danielle Roberts Parent Governor Curriculum/Attainment 16/12/2020

Robin Marshall Trust Appointed Governor Curriculum/Attainment 14/11/2021

Sarah Drake Trust Appointed Governor Curriculum/Attainment 14/11/2021

Lucy Yardley Trust Appointed Governor Curriculum/Attainment 14/11/2021

Name Governor Type End of Term of Office

Sarah Rudd Executive Head / CEO N/A

Andrew Wild Director / Trustee (Chair) 15/12/2019

Dan Lampard Director / Trustee 15/12/2019

Marilyn Peak Director 03/07/2020

Barry Dawson Director / Trustee 15/12/2019

David Thomas Director 03/07/2020

Governors September 2017

Board Members September 2017

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Audit Committee CTT

David Thomas Chair

Barry Dawson Vice chair

Finance Committee CTT

Andrew Wild Chair

Dan Lampard Vice chair

Sarah Rudd

Head Teachers Performance Management

Andrew Wild Chair

Marilyn Peak

David Thomas

Finance / Staffing/ Building Committee LGB

David Thomas Chair

Marilyn Peak

Sarah Rudd

Jill Hargreaves Vice chair

Curriculum Committee LGB

Sarah Rudd

Karla Barlow

Barbara Bunting

Jill Hargreaves

Danielle Roberts

Sarah Drake

Lucy Yardley

Staff Appointments / Disciplinary Committee LGB

Made up of staff from LGB

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SUMMARY OF GOVERNORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

- Setting vision, ethos and strategic direction

- Holding the head of school to account

- Overseeing financial performance

EXPECTATIONS OF NEWALL GREEN LOCAL GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS

- Attend LGB meetings regularly

- Contribute as members and Chairs of Committees

Newall Green Curriculum Committee (Pupil achievement, progress, the

curriculum etc)

Newall Green Finance, Staffing and Building Committee

- Take on a role as a ‘lead role’ See Page 2

- Attend, by invitation, academy functions and events

- School Visits - focus on an agreed area of the Academy Improvement Plan and monitor progress

and impact by visiting the academy at least once a term to review progress in the agreed area. By

arrangement and agreement this could involve discussion with relevant SLT Lead, classroom

observation, scrutiny of work, accompanying SLT on a learning walk, discussion with young people,

meeting teachers etc. Visits to be written up and presented to the next meeting of the LGB.

SCHOOL VISITS

- Governors need to know their school and visiting during the day is a helpful way to find out more

about the school. Through a pre-arranged visit that has a clear focus; governors can see if the

school is implementing the policies and improvement plans they have signed off. Visits provide the

opportunity to talk to staff, pupils and parents. If governors wish to spend time in classrooms, they

need to be very clear why they are doing so.

- Governors are not inspectors – so are not expected to assess the quality or method of teaching or

the extent of learning. Governors are not school managers – care needs to be taken not to interfere

with the day-to-day running of the school.

ROLE OF YOUNG PEOPLE

Young people of Newall Green are involved in Governance through:-

- Representation from Student Council or Head Boy and Head Girl at parts of LGB Meetings for

discussion on particular issues.

- Routine meetings with link Governor to establish pupil voice on the LGB

- Representation from Student Council on interview panels to ensure pupil voice is recognised as

part of the recruitment process

- In-class pupil surveys which are analysed by School Council and summarised for LGB

Autumn 1st half term (AUT 1)

Autumn 2nd half term (AUT 2)

Spring 1st half term (Spr 1)

Spring 2nd half term (Spr 2)

Summer 1st half term (SUM 1)

Summer 2nd half term (SUM 2)

Key Business for NGPS Governors CTT - Trustees

Risk Assessment – identify key risk factors for the year

Behaviour

Attendance

Healthy School

Progress to SDP

Data & financial review

QA review

Financial Handbook requirement in place + financial policies (DH)

Sign Accounts

AGM

Behaviour

Attendance

Healthy School

Progress to

SDP

Data & financial review QA review

Behaviour

Attendance

Healthy School

Progress to SDP

SEF review

SDP review

Data review

Governors monitoring

Health & Safety Walk & accident forms reviewed

Single Central Record

Risk assessment file

Accessibility Plan - Every 3 years - Targets set

annually -

Curriculum learning walk

Citizenship / British values

Physical restraint paperwork reviewed

• Health & Safety Walk & accident forms reviewed • Single Central Record

SEND learning walk

Pupil voice *Physical restraint paperwork reviewed

• Health & Safety Walk & accident forms reviewed

Single Central Record

Performance management files

Data – review `groups’ targets throughout the year and set next years targets

Teachers monitoring

Collect music diaries Arts evening @Parents evening INTRA activity - Running

Collect music diaries Music evening INTRA activity – dodge ball Y3 swimming gala

Collect music diaries Arts evening INTRA activity - multiskills

Collect music diaries Music evening- KS1 Tag rugby / KS2 basket ball Y4 swimming gala

Collect music diaries Drama production

Collect music diaries Y6 production

NGPS Policies to be reviewed:

Fire & evac (SS) Finance policies (DH)- for Personal data Physical Safeguarding TR Sex ed policy

Governance Business Overview 2017/18

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H&S (SS) 2016

Legionnaires (SS)

Asbestos(SS)

Behaviour (JH) 2016

SEND statement (RP) 2016

Pupil premium statement (LR) 2016

Accessibility plan (DH) 2016

Educational visits policy(SR & RP) 2016

LPPA file TR & EU

G & T 2014

Medication 2016

the CCT

Staff expenses

Investment policy

Antifraud/theft/bribery

Admissions for 2019

Assessment policy (LB&ST) 2016

Attendance policy (JF) 2015

Calculation Policy 2016

Complaint Procedure 2015

Display Policy 2013

Lone Working 2014

PE, Sport + Physical Activity 2016

No Smoking 2016

School Uniform 2015

handling (DH) 2015

Drug education (SS)

E learning (ICT) 2016

Emotional health & wellbeing

LPPA file updated

Anti-bullying 2017

Dogs 2014

Inclusion 2017

Intimate Care 2017

Volunteer Policy 2015

intervention 2017

Check policy file up to date

Check critical incident policy & procedures up to date (2 documents)

Handwriting Policy 2015

Heathy food 2017

iPad 2017

Prevent 2016

2015/17

Code of conduct reviewed SR 2016

Health & Safety Audit + Action plan to be written.

Cohabitation forms

KCSIE updates

Curriculum review

Collective Worship 2017

First Aid 2017

Homework 2016

Recruitment & Procedures 2016

Visitors to school 2017

reviewed (SS) 2016

LITERACY 2017

NUMERACY 2016

MARKING 2016

SCIENCE 2017

ICT

MORE ABLE

Position statements & Action plans

Performance management

CPD 2016

Geography 2017

Grammatical Knowledge & Skills 2015

History 2015

Music 2015

Whistleblowing Policy 2016

Training:

INSET 1/9/17

safeguard training

SDP

Code of conduct

Safety planning for children

Performance management policy & observation

INSET 24/11/16 INSET 27/11/16 (TwL)

2 hours twilight – Performance management review

2 hours twilight 2 hours twilight- performance management review

23rd & 24th July

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schedule and expectations.

OUTWARD FACING SCHOOL: After school Events – to attract as many parents as possible so that it is an opportunity for us to engage & build relationships, direct for advice & promote ethos of school – good citizens – learning culture

Aliens & Fairies – party

Parents mornings- healthy schools/ attendance / attainment

Reading morning

Xmas fayre

Open afternoon for the community to share good practice

MSA – safeguarding & Head Teacher’s groups

DSL champion meetings

KS2 Valentines disco

NQT’s cluster schools visits

Spring ball Work experience – local schools organised

Summer Fayre

Cluster writing moderation

Students from MMU/ Manc, Traff & Stockport College – signed off

Schedule of weekly meetings

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

School Leadership Team Building SS AH meeting – behaviour focus

Staff Meeting Dates SR Attendance SR Office SR SEN RP TA 4 meeting

Inclusion TR

Make sure data is on and hold RAP meeting.

Governing Body Self Review / Development Plan

It is good practice that the Governing Body undertakes a review of its own effectiveness, as part of the

whole school Self Evaluation (SEF) process. There are a number of self-review tools available, including the

’20 key questions a governing body should ask itself’, which has been developed via the All-Party Group on

Education Governance. The 20 Question approach does not claim to be a fully comprehensive review of

governance; however it will provide Governing Bodies with a simple exercise to reflect on their practice.

Governance actions will also be reviewed by the Cherry Tree Trust through the School Development Plan.

The ’20 Questions’ document can be downloaded from:

http://www.thegovernor.org.uk/downloads.shtml

Terms of Reference for Governing Body & Committee Structure

The Governing Body should review its committee structure to ensure that the structure best fits and serves

the needs of the Governing Body and the school. The Terms of Reference should clearly outline the

responsibilities of and the quorum for each committee, taking into account the agreed requirements as per

the Academy Trust’s Articles of Association. The approval of the Terms of Reference must be recorded in

the minutes.

Committee Membership

The Governing Body should agree the membership of each committee, taking into account any Associate

Members. The membership of each committee must be recorded in the minutes.

Code of Conduct

It is good practice for each Governing Body to adopt a Code of Conduct. The code will set out the

expectations of and commitment required from governors in order for the Governing Body to effectively

and properly carry out its work within the school and the community. The adoption of the Code of Conduct

must be recorded in the minutes.

2017/18 Meeting Schedule

The Governing Body should agree the meeting schedule for the academic year, ideally taking into account

the timings of known requirements e.g. accounts returns, Academy Trust reporting requirements. The

agreement of the 2017/18 Meeting Schedule must be recorded in the minutes.

Governance Body Matters

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Completion of Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Form/Register

Governors have a responsibility to avoid any conflict between their business and personal interests and the

interests of the school. It is important that governors not only act impartially but are also seen to do so.

Governing bodies are required to maintain a register of business interests for governors, Principals and

staff who have responsibility for managing school finances or who might have links with organisations from

which the school might wish to buy goods or services. Annually the governors should formally declare any

business and/or pecuniary interests. The declaration should be updated during the year if a governor’s

circumstances change. The completion of the Declaration of Interest forms/register must be recorded in

the minutes. As per the Financial Handbook, Academy Trusts must publish the relevant business and

pecuniary interests of trustees and members on their website.

Governor Training

Ideally, and in conjunction with the Academy Improvement Plan, Academies Handbook and the outcome

of any Governing Body Self Review process and Governor Skills Audit, the Governing Body should review its

own development needs and identify any training requirements.

Declaration of Cherry Tree Trust Trustees

Pecuniary and Business Interests

Name of Trustee:

School:

Trustees and staff have a responsibility to avoid any conflict between their business and personal interests

and the interests of the school. This is essential for the effective and accountable management of the

school.

What should be declared:

All business interests should be declared that could result in a conflict of interest:

1. Financial - interests in a contract or proposed contract by direct or family connection

2. Appointment - interests in the provision for sponsor governors or interests in someone’s

appointment, reappointment or suspension from office as a governor or clerk to the Governing

Body

3. Pay and performance - interests in the pay or appraisal of someone working at the school in cases

where the governor or staff member is also paid to work at the school.

Full details can be found in Schedule 1, Regulation 16 of The School Governance (Roles, Procedures and

Allowances) (England) Regulations 2013

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Trustees are advised to include interests of both themselves and any member of their immediate family

(including partners).

A. I have read the guidelines regarding Register of Pecuniary or Business

Interests and I declare that I do not have any interest(s) which may conflict

with my duties as a governor/employee of the school.

B. I have read the guidelines regarding Register of Pecuniary or Business

Interests and I declare that I have the following interest(s) which may conflict

with my duties as a governor/employee of the school:

(Please insert all details)

I agree that any interests arising after making this declaration will be declared to the board of trustees and

I will submit a further form. I understand that completion of this register does not remove the legal duty

placed upon me to declare personal interest in any item of business at a meeting and I will withdraw whilst

the matter is considered.

Signed: …………………………………………………… Date: …………………..

Pecuniary interests – as defined in the Academies Financial Handbook (2016)

The following changes have been made

We have updated the text on registers of interests. We are confirming that trusts must publish the relevant

business and pecuniary interests of their accounting officer regardless of whether they are a trustee (2.5.2

and 3.1.20). We are confirming that local governors are included when identifying relevant interests from

close family relationships (3.1.18). We have also simplified the text in 3.1.19 and 3.1.20.

3.1.16 Register of interests

3.1.17 The academy trust’s register of interests must capture relevant business and pecuniary interests

of members, trustees, local governors of academies within a multi-academy trust and senior employees,

including:

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• directorships, partnerships and employments with businesses

• trusteeships and governorships at other educational institutions and charities

• for each interest: the name of the business; the nature of the business; the nature of the interest; and

the date the interest began

3.1.18 The register must identify any relevant material interests arising from close family relationships

between the academy trust’s members, trustees or local governors. It must also identify relevant

material interests arising from close family relationships between those individuals and employees.

Close family relationships is defined in section 3.2.2 (third bullet).

3.1.19 Trusts should consider carefully whether any other interests should be registered. Boards of

trustees should keep their register of interests up-to-date through regular review.

3.1.20 Trusts must publish on their websites relevant business and pecuniary interests of members,

trustees, local governors and accounting officers. Trusts have discretion over the publication of the

interests of any other individual named on the register. The Charity Commission offers guidance on

managing potential conflicts of interest in: CC29: Conflicts of interest: a guide for charity trustees.

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The Governors of NGPS comply with their safeguarding duties by: 1) Having a named Safeguarding Governor – Marilyn Peak – (contact via Dianne Harris in Office) and

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) who are members of the Senior Leadership Team.

2) Having a current Child Protection Policy which outlines the procedures the staff in school use to protect

children from adults and peers. This policy also outlines the types of neglect a child may experience and how to make a referral to gain help for the family or child.

3) Have a curriculum that educates children in keeping safe, within the home, school and community from

adult abusers, peer on peer abuse and honour based violence. 4) The Governors have outlined their expectations of Staff and visitors within school through the School

Code of Conduct & there is a handout for visitors to school so that all the necessary information can be found quickly.

5) The Governors have worked with children to find their views about keeping themselves safe and their

feelings about safety within school. From this work strong structures have been put into place that allows children to seek support if they are feeling unsafe by: a) Having specific people that they are able to talk to. b) Having a curriculum that develops understanding of how to stay safe, through PATHs, Circle time,

anti-bullying week, Peace Mala assemblies & Peace Pals. c) Uses support from people within school who can help pupils develop their understanding of their

own personal safety such as Peace Pals & Star Room staff. 6) Governors have set out the guidelines for the recruitment of suitable adults for positions within school

by: a) Overseeing the ‘Recruitment Policy & Procedures’ policy. b) Ensuring that all volunteers are DBS checked and appropriately supervised.

7) The Governors have appointed a designated teacher to promote the educational achievement of LAC

children this is Ruth Perry with the assistance of Vanessa Andrews. 8) Governors check the single central record.

9) The Governors have also read and understood the part they play in ‘Keeping children safe in Education’

which has been updated in 2017.

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Cherry Tree Trust ACADEMY TRUST

TERMS OF REFERENCE

CURRICULUM

To consider and advise the LGB on standards and other matters relating to curriculum, including

statutory requirements and the Curriculum Policy.

To review and monitor Pupil’s progress to targets from EYFS to year 6.

To advise the LGB about issues impacting upon attainment of standards such as attendance, staff

training etc.

In consultation with the head of school set the annual pupil attainment and attendance targets

To review and monitor the School development Plan and Governors roles and responsibilities

within this plan.

To consider curricular issues which have implications for finance and personnel decisions and to

make recommendations to the LGB

To make arrangements for the Governing Body to be represented at School Improvement

discussions with the LA and for reports to be received by the Governing Body

To receive and review regular reports and advise the Governing Body.

ROLE OF THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE

To ensure that the business of the Committee is conducted properly, in accordance with the

legal requirements

To ensure meetings are run effectively, focusing on priorities and making the best use of

time available, and to ensure that all members have an equal opportunity to participate in

discussion and decision making.

ROLE OF THE CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE

• To advise the Committee on procedure and legal matters

• To convene meetings of the Committee

• To attend meetings of the Committee and ensure minutes are taken

• To perform such other functions with respect to the Committee as may be

determined by the Governing body from time to time

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FINANCE

To ensure that the Academy meets the legislative and other key regulations in terms of financial control and management including the Academy’s Funding Agreement with the DFE, Academy Financial Handbook, Academy’s Financial Regulations, Academy’ Staff Handbook, Companies legislation and Charities Legislation.

Authorise any changes to Cherry Tree Trust Academy’s Financial Regulations, Financial Scheme of Delegation or Staff Handbook.

Ensure up to date terms of reference are in place for Governing Body Committees and that these are understood and adhered to.

To establish a 3 year financial plan

To ensure an up to register of interests is maintained.

To ensure that the grant from the EFA is used only for the purposes intended.

To ensure the annual accounts are produced in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 1985 and DfE

To prepare the financial statement to form part of the annual report of the Cherry Tree Trust to parents and for filing in accordance with the Companies Act and Charity Commissions requirements.

To monitor and review procedures for ensuring effective implementation and operation of the financial procedures, on a regular basis, including the implementation of bank account arrangements and where appropriate make recommendations for improvement.

To consider the academy’s indicative funding, notified annually by the EFA, and to assess its implications for

the academy, in consultation with the Principal, in advance of the financial year, drawing any matters of

significance or concern to the attention of the governing body.

To authorise changes to approved signatures

To develop, agree, monitor and review key financial policies.

PERSONNEL

To consider and approve any proposed changes to the agreed established structure.

To establish a Salary policy for all categories of staff and to be responsible for its administration and

review.

To establish a Performance Management policy for all categories of staff and to be responsible for

its administration and review.

To consider any appeal against a decision on pay grading or pay awards

PREMISES & Safety

To advise the LGB about Health & Safety and Fire procedures and to oversee these requirements.

To review the Accessibility plan

To consider and advise the LGB on safeguarding and related matters, including statutory

requirements and the safeguarding policy.

Audit

(The Audit Committee will consist of at least two members of the Board. Additionally, up to two external co-opted

members with particular expertise may also be appointed who are not members of the Board. At least one of the

members should have relevant financial experience. The CEO cannot be a member of the Audit Committee.)

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Advise the Board and Accounting Officer on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Trust’s

governance, risk management, internal control and value for money systems and frameworks.

Advise the Board on the appointment, re-appointment, dismissal and remuneration of the external

auditor.

Advise the Board on the need for and then, where appropriate, the appointment, re-appointment,

dismissal and remuneration of an internal auditor or other assurance provider.

Review the external auditor’s annual planning document and approve the planned audit approach.

Receive reports (assignment reports, annual reports, management letters etc) from the external

auditor, internal auditor and other bodies, for example the EFA, and consider any issues raised, the

associated management response and action plans. Where deemed appropriate, reports should be

referred to the Board or other committee for information or action.

Regularly monitor outstanding audit recommendations from whatever source and ensure any

delays to agreed implementation dates are reasonable.

Review the Trust’s fraud response plan and ensure that all allegations of fraud or irregularity are

managed and investigated appropriately.

Ensure appropriate cooperation and coordination of the work of the external auditor and internal

auditor.

Disqualifications None

Quorum Minimum of three

These terms of reference agreed by the Governing Body on_______________________________________

Chair of the group

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Newall Green Primary School LOCAL GOVERNING BODY (LGB) & CURRICULUM

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Governing Body needs to take a strategic role, and be accountable for its decisions. It should set aims

and objectives and agree, monitor and review policies, targets and priorities

Core Functions

1. To ensure that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined

2. To ensure that the Head of School performs their responsibilities for the educational performance

of the school

3. To ensure the sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources

Terms of reference:

To agree constitutional matters*, including procedures where the Governing Body has discretion

To recruit new parent governors as vacancies arise and to approach Cherry Tree Trust to seek new

trust appointed governors* where appropriate

To hold at least three Governing Body meetings a year*

To appoint or remove the Chair and Vice Chair*

ROLE OF THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE

To ensure that the business of the Committee is conducted properly, in accordance with the legal requirements

To ensure meetings are run effectively, focusing on priorities and making the best use of time available, and to ensure that all members have an equal opportunity to participate in discussion and decision making.

ROLE OF THE CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE

• To advise the Committee on procedure and legal matters • To convene meetings of the Committee • To attend meetings of the Committee and ensure minutes are taken • To perform such other functions with respect to the Committee as may be

determined by the Governing body from time to time

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To appoint or remove a Clerk to the Governing Body*

To establish the committees of the Governing Body, their functions and their terms of

reference*

To appoint the Chair of any committee (if not delegated to the committee itself)

To appoint or remove a Clerk to each committee*

To suspend a governor*

To receive reports from any individual or committee to whom a decision has been delegated

and to consider whether any further action by the Governing Body is necessary*

*these matters cannot be delegated to either a committee or an individual.

The Committees of NGPS are Building, Finance, Staffing & Curriculum

Newall Green Primary Committees

ROLE OF THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE

To ensure that the business of the Committee is conducted properly, in accordance with the

legal requirements

To ensure meetings are run effectively, focusing on priorities and making the best use of

time available, and to ensure that all members have an equal opportunity to participate in

discussion and decision making.

ROLE OF THE CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE

• To advise the Committee on procedure and legal matters

• To convene meetings of the Committee

• To attend meetings of the Committee and ensure minutes are taken

• To perform such other functions with respect to the Committee as may be

determined by the Governing body from time to time

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

FINANCE

To ensure adherence to all approved policies and regulations

To work within the remit of the Scheme of Financial delegation from the Trustees of the Cherry tree Trust to the LGB of Newall green Primary School. (see Financial delegation)

Adhere to the policy and practice set out in the Operational Financial Regulations Policy regarding competitive tendering, processing orders, managing goods received, paying invoices, retaining records and separation of duties

To maintain an up to date 3 year financial plan

To receive and make recommendations on the broad budget headings and areas of expenditure to be adopted each year, including the level and use of the contingency fund. Ensuring the compatibilities of all such proposals with the development prioritises set out in the development plan.

To monitor actual expenditure and income against budget on a regular basis and ensure compliance with the overall financial plan.

To review the Academy’s trips policy and approve any changes.

To review the lettings policy and approve any changes to policy and fees

Manage lettings in accordance with the approved policy

Approve the disposal of assets with a residual value of up to £10,000

To ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that Health and Safety issues are appropriately prioritised

PERSONNEL

To draft and keep under review the staffing structure in consultation with the Head of School

To agree staff appointments other than Head of School, Director of Business and Finance and Deputy Head

To oversee the appointment and resignation procedure for all staff

To monitor the implementation of the Performance Management policy for all staff, to consider any appeal against a decision on pay grading or awards, and determine whether sufficient funds are available for increments

To oversee the process leading to staff redundancy.

To keep under review staff work/life balance, working conditions and well-being, including the monitoring of absence

To undertake activities as delegated by the Cherry Tree Trust e.g. review and approval of policies

PREMISES & Safety (including attendance)

To ensure as far as is reasonably practicable, that health and safety issues are appropriately prioritised.

To advise the Governing Body on priorities, including Health and Safety and Fire procedures, for the maintenance and development of the school’s premises and estate management

To oversee arrangements for repairs and maintenance

To make recommendations on personnel related expenditure to the Governing Body, where expenditure exceeds the committee’s delegated authority

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To make recommendations to the Cherry Tree Trust on premises-related expenditure, where expenditure exceeds the committee’s delegated authority

In consultation with the Head of School, to oversee premises-related funding bids

To oversee arrangements, including Health and Safety, for the use of school premises by outside users, subject to Governing Body policy

To consider and advise the Cherry Tree Trust on Safeguarding and related matters, including statutory requirements and the School’s Safeguarding Policy

To establish and keep under review a Building Development Plan

To establish and keep under review an Accessibility plan

To formally approve the annual pupil attainment and attendance standards (targets) for each

academic year

Disqualifications Any relevant person employed to work at the academy other than as Headteacher or Head of School, when the subject for consideration is the pay or performance review of any person employed to work at the academy. Quorum: Minimum of 3 These terms of reference agreed by the governing Body ____________________________ (Date)

CURRICULUM

To consider and advise the Cherry Tree Trust on standards and other matters relating to the

school’s Curriculum, including statutory requirements and the School’s Curriculum Policy

To review and monitor Pupil Progress from the start of EYFS to end of KS2, including groups such as

SEND, Pupil Premium, Greater Depth

To oversee arrangements for specific areas of provision, e.g. SEN, Literacy, Numeracy, More Able

Pupils

To review data and progress reports for S.EN.D., Pupil Premium, boys/ girls, prior attainment

groups, those children working at expected levels & those children working at ‘more than expected

levels.’

To oversee arrangements for educational visits.

To read and ratify school policies relating to subject areas, data and curriculum.

Membership – As per the Articles of Association

Quorum: One half of the number of Governors in post or as otherwise stated in the Articles of

Association

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Chair of the committee _______________________________________ Clerk of the committee _______________________________________ Quorum (minimum of 3) _______________________________________________

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Our Staff

Name Role

Sarah Rudd

Executive Head Teacher/Accounting Officer

Ruth Perry Head of School/ Inclusion and Healthy Schools

Lead

Elizabeth Bolton Deputy Headteacher, EYFS Lead

Steve Saunders Assistant Head/ P.E./ Personal Development

Jill Hargreaves Assistant Head/Behaviour /Literacy Lead

Sophie Tait Assistant Head/ Assessment KS1/Initial Teacher

Training Lead

Tom Rudd Safeguarding Officer

Ellen Richardson Nursery Teacher

Kerry Watts Nursery Lead NWM

Vicki Murphy Nursery NWM EYFS SENDCO

Caroline Lovell Nursery NCL TA Parent liason/school readiness

Pam Russell Nursery NPR TA

Joan Henry Nursery NJH TA4 Speech and Language

Jean Lewis Nursery NJH TA4

Jeannie Mollett Nursery NJM TA

Shirley Leibrick Nursery NSL TA

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Patsy Lloyd Nursery Breakfast and After School Club Lead

Shahid Khan Nursery TA

Stella Green Nursery TA

Katherine Elliot Reception RKE Phase Lead

Rebecca Gough Reception RRG

Rebecca Bevan Reception RRB

Becky Cooper Reception TA4

Becky Culf Reception TA

Eliza Boylan Reception TA

Faye Harris Reception TA

Patsy Healy Reception TA

Sam Whitehouse Year 1 1SW Phase Lead/Peacemala

Kirstie McKenzie Year 1 1MC KS1 SENDCO

Bridget Carslake Year 1 1MC

Rachel Ockerby Year 1 1RO

Annmarie Gill Year 1 TA

Debbie Lee Year 1 TA

Mary Knight Year 1 TA

Claire Walker Year 1 am TA

Emma McHugh Year 1 TA

2017/18

15

Helen Barrow Year 1 Phonics Teacher

Sabrena Nicholson Year 1 TA

Shannon Garrett Year 1 Apprentice

Sharon Burke Year 1/2 Little Acorn Room

Marie Cooper Year 1/2 Little Acorn Room

Rachel Bond Year 2 2BH Phase Lead

Alice Harrison Year 2BH

Sophie Tait Year 2 2TS

Tania Smart Year 2 2TS

Theresa Woodward Year 2 2TW

Michelle Morris Year 2

Jan Chapman Year 2 / Star Room

Joanne Hawthorn Y2 TA

Sarah Telfer Y2 TA4

Name

Julie Herbertson Year 3/4/5/6 Acorn Room TA

Wendy Meli Year 3/4/5/6 Acorn Room TA

Linzi Hall Man City Coach – PE Rec-Y6

Amanda Collighan Year 3 3AC Phase Lead

Louise Zwanepoel Year 3 3ZM

2017/18

16

Clare Mullally Year 3 3ZM KS2 SENDCO

Jaclyn Harvey Year 3 3JH

Debbie Ankers Year 3 TA

Claire Walker Year 3 pm TA

Celia Carson Year 3 am TA

Carla France Year 3 TA

Kim Hart Year 3 pm TA

Barbara Bunting Year 3 TA

Helena Jeacott Year 4 4HJ Phase Lead

Olivia Lewington Year 4 4OL

Steve Saunders Year 4 4SS

Vanessa Andrews Year 4 TA4

Celia Carson Year 4 pm TA

Suzanna Bylykbashi Year 4 TA

Bridie Higson Year 4 TA

Amanda Haq Year 5 5AH

Jill Hargreaves Year 5 5JH Phase Lead

Sarah Prentice Year 5 5SP

Masoumeh Farsi Year 5 TA

Cara Kerr Year 5 TA

2017/18

17

Mandy Slack Year 5 TA

Adam Pattenden Year 6 6AP Phase Lead

Nicole Bennett Year 6 6NB

Seda Jackson Year 6 6SJ School Council Lead

Katy Gagon Year 6 6GL Science Lead

Charlotte Little Year 6 6GL

Debbie Richards Year 6 TA Pixl Lead

Jo Williamson Year 6 TA

Jane Thompson Year 6 / Star Room

Kath Kirkham Year 6 TA Pixl Lead

Debs Wheeler Year 6 TA4 Cover/PPA Timetable Lead/Spanish

Mary Monaghan Year 6 TA

John Fineberg School Nurse Rec-Y6

Sophie Cotterill Speech and Language Therapist Nursery-Y6

Amanda Jackson Non-statutory Social Worker Nursery-Y6

Dianne Harris Business Manager & Chief Financial Officer

Jackie Sefton School Administrator – Admissions/SEN/EHAs

Kath Fisher School Administrator –

Purchasing/Invoicing/ParentCommunication/Events

Lisa Redford School Administrator – Attendance Lead

2017/18

18

Jordan Beacham Attendance Officer/PE

Jon Fisher Attendance Officer

Evelyn Uche Family Support Officer – EHA Lead

Robert Brownhill Site Manager

Simon Cooper Assistant Caretaker