ST MATTHEWS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Governing Board of St Matthew’s RC Primary School works with the Head Teacher to promote and
maintain high standards of educational achievement. The core functions of the Governing Board are:
 Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
 Holding the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils,
and the performance of staff and;
 Overseeing the financial performance of the school, and making sure its money is well spent.
Key issues that have faced the Governing Board during 2014-15
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Ensuring the school is well-prepared to implement the New Primary Curriculum and the changes to
assessing attainment and pupil progress.
Ensuring the school is operating in line with the new Code of Practice for Special Educational
Needs and Disability (SEND) including the transition from Statements of Educational Needs to
Education and Health Care Plans.
Ensuring the complex needs of some pupils are fully met with the assignment of skilled staff, the
provision of suitable learning resources and the provision of relevant professional development to
enhance the skills-set of all staff.
Maintaining high standards whilst operating a deficit budget.
Encouraging and enhancing the provision to promote healthy lifestyles.
Providing pastoral support for all of our families to impact positively on the well-being of our pupils
and their families.
Continuing to strengthen parish and community links.
Ensuring school policies reflect the current legislation in relation to the Safeguarding of all the
school community.
Assessment of the impact of the Governing Board on the school during 2014-15
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The Governing Board has provided support and challenge to ensure high standards in all aspects of
education have been maintained throughout school.
The regular attendance by governors at school events and in their role as link-governor for an
aspect of education or a curriculum area, has strengthened the partnership between all
stakeholders.
There is a commitment by governors, utilising their skills and expertise, to support and develop
extra-curricular activities (eg German Club, Football Coaching). The governors frequently support
and engage in the organisation at sporting festivals and tournaments.
The governors attend relevant training provided by the school, South Tyneside Council and the
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle ensuring they keep up to date with all current developments in
school governance.
The governors encouraged and supported the school’s successful application for the Primary
Languages Gold Quality Mark.
Composition of the Governing Board
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2 parent governors
1 head teacher
1 staff governor
1 local authority governor
7 foundation governors
Committees of the Governing Board
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Resources Committee
Curriculum & Policy Committee
Pupil Discipline
Complaints Committee
Pupil Admissions Committee
Appeals Committee
Chair of Governors
Mrs F C Tolfrey
Vice Chair of Governors
Mrs P Melia
Name
Category
Appointing Body
Terms of Office
Committees (if
associate member
has voting rights)
Rev K Atkinson
Foundation
Diocese Of Hexham &
Newcastle
09.06.15 – 08.06.19
Pupil Admissions Committee
Mr S G Blackburn
Foundation
Diocese Of Hexham &
Newcastle
01.09.12 – 31.08.16
Resources Committee
Mrs P Melia
Foundation
Diocese Of Hexham &
Newcastle
02.07.14 – 01.07.18
Resources Committee
Mrs C A Moore
Foundation
Diocese Of Hexham &
Newcastle
16.03.12 – 14.05.19
Curriculum & Policy
Committee
Mr M G Rowe
Foundation
Diocese Of Hexham &
Newcastle
16.03.12 – 15.03.16
Resources Committee
Mrs A Stobbs
Foundation
Diocese Of Hexham &
Newcastle
07.11.11 – 05.11.15
Pupil Admissions Committee
Mrs F C Tolfrey
Foundation
Diocese Of Hexham &
Newcastle
01.09.12 – 31.08.16
Resources Committee
Mr M Humble
Head Teacher
By Virtue of Position
01.09.04 -
Resources Committee
Curriculum & Policy
Committee
Pupil Admissions Committee
Cllr W Flynn
LEA
Local Authority
17.03.14 – 16.03.18
Curriculum & Policy
Committee
Mrs A Van Zyl
Parent
Parents
29.11.12 – 28.11.16
Lesley McLeod
Parent
Parents
02-11-2015 – 01-11-2019
Curriculum & Policy
Committee
Resources Committee
Curriculum & Policy
Mrs A Thomas
Staff
Staff
23.10.14 – 22.10.18
Mrs S E McGregor
Staff – Teacher
Staff
12-11-2011 – 31-08-2015
Resources Committee
Pupil Admissions Committee
Official responsibility
Vice Chair of Governing
Board
Chair of Governing Board
Attendance 2014/15
FGB Chart
Total Absent
Apology
Attendance
Possible Attendance
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Martin
McGregor
0
Thomas
Cllr Mrs
W A
Vacancy
Van Zyl
Flynn
Humble
Tolfrey
Stobbs
Rowe
Moore
Melia
Blackburn
Atkinson
Rev Mr S Mrs Mrs Mr Mrs Mrs Mr
K G
P CA MG A FC M
Mrs Mrs Revd 0
A SE PV
0
0
0
0
0
Committees Chart
Total Absent
Apology
Attendance
Possible Attendance
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
0
0
0
Martin
McGregor
Thomas
Mrs Mrs Revd 0
A SE PV
0
0
0
Rev Mr S Mrs Mrs Mr Mrs Mrs Mr Cllr Mrs
K G
P CA MG A FC M W A
Vacancy
Van Zyl
Flynn
Humble
Tolfrey
Stobbs
Rowe
Moore
Melia
Blackburn
Atkinson
0
0
0
0
0
0
Absence %
4%
Apologies %
16%
Total GB Attendance
Attendance %
80%
REGISTER OF GOVERNOR INTERESTS
ST MATTHEW’S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Name
Position
Date Interest
Registered
Foundation
Nature of
Interest
Wife is Director of
The Road Centre
counselling
service.
None
Rev K Atkinson
Foundation
Mr S G Blackburn
Mrs P Melia
Foundation
None
11-11-2015
Mrs C A Moore
Foundation
None
11-11-2015
Mr M G Rowe
Foundation
None
11-11-2015
Mrs A Stobbs
Foundation
Foundation Governor
11-11-2015
Mrs F C Tolfrey
Foundation
None
11-11-2015
Mr M Humble
Head Teacher
Head Teacher
11-11-2015
Cllr W Flynn
LEA
None
04-12-2015
Mrs A Van Zyl
Parent
None
11-11-2015
Lesley McLeod
Parent
None
11-11-2015
Mrs A Thomas
Staff
None
11-11-2015
Date of Review:
December 2016
11-11-2015
11-11-2015
Date Interest Ceased
Notes