The Governing Body
De Aston School is managed as a Stand Alone Converter Academy (Converted in March 2011). The key
responsibilities of the governing body include:
• ensuring the quality of educational provision;
• challenging and monitoring the performance of the academy;
• ensuring good financial health and probity;
• supporting the SLT in management of staff.
Governors can be contacted through the Clerk to the Governors
Email: clerk_to_governors@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk
Tel: 01673 843415 between 10:30am and 14:30pm
Governors
Rev. Canon A. Robson
Chair of Governors
Mr. R. Wilson
Vice Chair
Mrs. E. Beighton
Head Teacher
Mrs. J. Taylor
Clerk to the Governors
Mrs. H. Belcher
Mr. S. Bibby
Mrs. J. Curtis
Mr. M. Davenport
Mr. I. Davey
Mr. M. Fuller
Mrs. S. Hannay
Dr. G. Killey
Mr. J. Matthews
Mrs. R. de Smit
Mr. G. Smith
Mrs. K. Smith
Mr. P. Williams
Appointed Governors.
Michael Davenport, Robert Wilson, Ivor Davey. (Foundation Governor)
Members of the Academy.
Head Teacher, Chair of Governors, Chair of Resources.
Governor Responsibilities
School Attendance.
Hazel Belcher.
Boarding.
Michael Davenport, Karin
Smith, John Matthews.
Looked After Children.
Hazel Belcher.
Training Governor.
Grahame Killey.
Health & Safety.
Ivor Davey/Martyn Fuller.
Safeguarding.
Robert Wilson.
Equality inc. Gender Equality.
Michael Davenport/Alan
Robson.
Complaints
Alan Robson
E-safety.
Robert Wilson.
Committees
The following committees are formed to facilitate the work of the Governing Body:
Academic Standards & Quality Assurance Committee.
Rosie de Smit (C), Grahame Killey (VC), Robert Wilson, Martyn Fuller, Ellenor Beighton, Alan Robson,
Michael Davenport, Grahame Killey.
The Committee will consider matters relating to pupil achievement and quality assurance.
Terms of reference
TARGET SETTING/MONITORING - Pupil Tracking, Hod Reports, Line Manager Reports,
Inspectors Reports, Outside Agency Comments
EXAM RESULTS
CURRICULUM VISITS
PUPIL PROGRESS/BOARDING
SEN / GIFTED AND TALENTED
TEACHING & LEARNING
STAFFING QA REVIEWS
INSET TRAINING
APPRAISAL
STAFF DISCIPLINE/CAPABILITY
STAFF WELFARE
Boarding & Student Welfare Committee.
Michael Davenport (C), Karin Smith, Paul Williams, Rosie de Smit, John Matthews, Sharon Hannay, Ellenor
Beighton, Alan Robson, Robert Wilson.
The Committee will consider matters relating to pupil wellbeing and boarding standards.
The Committee will act in the statutory roles of School Admissions Committee and Pupil Discipline
Committee.
Terms of reference
BEHAVIOUR
EXTENDED SCHOOLS
ATTENDANCE
HEALTHY SCHOOLS
INTER-AGENCY LIAISON
BOARDING STANDARDS
BOARDING IMPROVEMENT PLAN
EXTRA CURRICULAR
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
COMPLAINTS
Resources Committee.
Robert Wilson (C), Gary Smith (VC), Martyn Fuller, Ivor Davey, Stewart Bibby, Rosie de Smit, Ellenor
Beighton, Michael Davenport, Alan Robson, John Matthews.
The Committee will consider matters relating to the whole school budget and premises issues including the
Boarding House and staffing.
The Committee will act in the statutory role of Staff Discipline and Dismissal Committee
Terms of reference
SET/AGREE BUDGET
REVIEW BUDGET
FINANCIAL STANDARDS
PREMISES ISSUES H&S
DEVOLVED CAPITAL
BOARDING HOUSE INCOME/EXPENDITURE
STAFFING NUMBERS/VACANCIES
STAFF STRUCTURE (TLR)
SPORTS CENTRE MANAGEMENT
Pay Group.
Robert Wilson (C), Rosie de Smit, Gary Smith, John Matthews.
Terms of Reference
The Pay Group will be responsible for achieving the aims of the Pay Policy in a fair and equitable manner
Chairs & Vice-chairs Committee.
Robert Wilson (C), Alan Robson (VC), E. Beighton, Chairs & Vice-Chairs of all sub-committees.
The Committee will consider matters relating to the strategic development of the School and Boarding
House.
The Committee will act in the statutory roles of Staff Discipline and Dismissal Appeal Committee
and Formal Complaints Committee.
Terms of reference
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
MARKETING
GOVERNANCE
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
SCHOOL STATUS
OFSTED
STRATEGIC BOARDING
GOVERNOR TRAINING
Governor Complaints Group.
The Complaints Group meets in accordance with the School Complaints Policy to consider appropriate
complaints.
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Governors & Head Teacher are ex-officio to all committees.