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.