Hamsterley Primary School

Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3QF

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Home / Governors

Governors

Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).

How To Become A School Governor

If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.

Governor’s News

The Governing Body can be contacted through the school number 01388 488279. Please read our Governors News.

Governors Committee Structure

NameRepresentingCommitteeTerm
of
Office
Business / Register
of
Interests *
ResponsibilitiesRelationships **
Canon T Pitt - ChairLA Representative School Committee;
Appeals;
Finance,
Premises & Grounds;
01/09/2015 - 21/05/2019NoneLooked After Children
Assessment,
Monitoring,
Evaluation English
PSHE,
PREVENT,
British Values,
RE,
Equal Opportunities and Equal Objectives
None
Mr A HousemanParent Governor School Committee;
Appeals;
Finance, Premises & Grounds;
09/07/2013 - 08/07/2017NoneHealth & SafetyNone
Mr D HassanStaff Governor School Committee; 08/05/2013 - 07/05/2017Staff MemberDeputy Head,
Pupil Voice
None
Mr Robert PottsCommunity Governor
School Committee;
First/Pay Review
22/10/2015 - 21/10/2019NonePupil Data (Analysis)
Assessment, Monitoring,
Evaluation Maths,
Pupil Premium (JAM)
P.E. & Sports Premium
None
Mrs Hannah HewitsonCommunity Governor
School Committee;
Head Teachers Performance;
Appeals;
Finance Premises Grounds
22/10/2015 - 01/11/2017NoneAssessment,
Monitoring,
Evaluation English,
EYFS
None
Mrs L Cowans - HeadteacherEx. OfficioSchool Committee;
Finance,
Premises & Grounds;
HeadteacherHead Teacher - allNone
Ms L HallidayCommunity GovernorSchool Committee;
Head Teachers performance;
First/Pay Review
21/05/2016- 20/05/2020NoneVice ChairNone
Mr M Den HollanderParent GovernorSchool Committee;
Appeals
06/06/2016-05/06/2020NoneSafeguarding
Assessment,
Monitoring,
Evaluation Maths,
P.E. & Sports Premium
None
Mrs B NightingaleParent GovernorSchool Committee;
First/Pay Review; Headteachers Performance
26/05/2016-25/05/2020NoneSEND,
Creative Arts,
Language and International Links
None
Miss A J MorganParent GovernorSchool Committee;
First/Pay Review, Headteachers Performance
05/01/2017-04/01/2021NoneParent GovernorNone
Mrs J HollowayCommunity GovernorSchool Committee,
Finance Premises Grounds, Appeals
16/02/2017-
15/02/21
NoneCommunity GovernorNone
Mrs H CurrieParent GovernorSchool Committee, Finance Premises Grounds12/07/2017-11/07/2021NoneParent GovernorNone
Mr A HousemanCommunity GovernorSchool Committee, Appeals31/10/2017-30/10/2021NoneCommunity GovernorNone
Mr D HassanStaff GovernorSchool Committee,
Finance Premises
08/05/2017-07/05/2021Deputy Head Deputy Head, Pupil VoiceNone

* Relevant business interests of governors and details of any other educational establishments they governor

** Relationships between governors and members of the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives

The Governors work in partnership with Headteacher, Staff, Parents and Local Education Authority to ensure that all pupils receive an education of the highest standard within a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment. Governing Body business is transacted through a programme of termly meetings, sub committee and, if necessary, special meetings of the full Governing Body. Governors are fully involved in the life of the school.

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Hamsterley Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools. For further information please view or download the full document below.

The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)

Governor’s Record of Attendance 2016-2017

Schools are now required to display a record of Governor’s attendance at meetings for each school academic year. You can also view previous years attendance on our website.

KEY
✓   – Attended meeting
A/A   – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N   – Did not attend
X  – Not a member of the committee

NameCommittee Meeting
21.09.16
Finance Premises Grounds Meeting
21.09.16
Head Teacher/Chair update meeting 16.09.16Full Governing Body Meeting 18.10.16School Committee Meeting
23.11.16
First Pay Review Meeting 08.12.16Head Teacher Performance Review Meeting 08.12.16Full Governing Body Meeting 14.02.17Finance Meeting 13.03.17School Committee Meeting 24.04.17Head Teacher Performance Meeting 24.04.17Full Governing Body Meeting 19.05.17Finance Grounds Premises 19.06.17School Committee Meeting 13.07.17Finance Grounds Premises 13.07.17Head Teacher Performance Management 12.09.17Full Governing Body Meeting 17.10.17Finance Grounds Premises 02.11.17School Committee Meeting 11.12.17Finance Grounds Premises 11.12.17Full Governing Body Meeting 20.02.18Finance Grounds Premises Meeting 16.04.17School Committee Meeting 16.04.17 
Canon T Pitt - Chair✓✓✓A/A✓✓✓✓✓A/AA/A✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Mr A HousemanA/AA/A✓A/AA/AA/AA/A✓A/AA/A
Mr D HassanA/A✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Mr R Potts✓xA/A✓A/A✓A/A✓A/AA/AA/AA/A
Mrs C SammutA/AA/AN
Mrs D Chaferxx
Mrs H Hewitson✓✓✓✓✓✓✓A/A✓✓A/AA/A✓✓✓✓
Mrs J Hilton - Vice Chairxx
Mrs L Cowans - Headteacher✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Mrs S Swindalexx
Ms L Halliday✓x✓ CHAIR✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Ms A Robinsonxx
Mrs B NightingalexxA/AA/A✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓A/A
Mr M den Hollander✓x✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Miss A J Morgan✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Mrs J Holloway✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Mrs H Currie✓A/A✓A/A
✓

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