Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
The Governing Body meet once per term and are responsible for appointing staff, setting targets for improvement, reviewing school policies, monitoring and evaluating the performance of the school, and overseeing the school budget. Cllr M McKeon is the Chair of the Governing Body. Correspondence for the Chair can be sent to:
c/o Cassop Primary School
Cassop
Durham
DH6 4RA
REGISTER OF BUSINESS INTERESTS
From 1 September 2015, governing bodies are under a duty of publish on their website their register of interests. The register includes relevant business interests of governors and details of any other education establishments they govern. The register also sets out if there are any relationships between governors and members of the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives.
Governing Body Committee Structure
The Governing body consists of:
| Name | Representing | Term of Office | Committee | Responsibilities | Register of Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Maura McKeon | Local Authority | 17/07/2021 - 16/07/2025 | Pay review (First) - chair Staffing | LAC | Kelloe Primary School |
| Mr Steve Wharton | Parent | 18/12/2017 - 17/12/2021 | Appeals Staffing | Safeguarding | None |
| Mrs Linda Chaytor | Co-opted | 02/04/2020 - 01/04/2024 | Pay review (First) Finance and Premises Staffing | None | |
| Fr John Livesley - Acting Chair 12.11.2021 to 31.12.2021 | Co-opted | 03/04/2018 - 02/04/2022 | Curriculum - chair Finance and Premises | Pupil Premium | North Park Primary School |
| Mrs Dawn N Dunn | Co-opted | 01/12/2020 - 30/11/2024 | Appeals - chair Curriculum | Head Teacher at Hesleden Primary School | |
| Mr Andrew Fletcher | Co-opted | 24/11/2019 - 23/11/2023 | HT Performance Management Pay review (First) Finance and Premises - chair | None | |
| Ms Victoria Hewison | Headteacher | 01/09/2018 - ongoing | Head Teacher at Cassop and West Pelton Primary School | ||
| Mrs Jill Jackson | Co-opted | 17/11/2021 - 16/11/2025 | Staffing Curriculum | Deputy Head Teacher at Cassop Primary School | |
| Mrs Amanda Mains | Parent | 11/05/2018 - 10/05/2022 | Curriculum Pay review (First) Finance and Premises | None | |
| Mrs Helen Atherton | Staff | 17/11/2021 - 16/11/2025 | Staffing | School Business Manager at Cassop Primary School | |
| Mr Michael Summers - Acting Vice Chair from 12.11.2021 to 31.12.2021 | Parent Elected | 21/05/2021 - 20/05/2025 | Durham Music Service Trustee. Education Durham | ||
| Mrs Sarah Gowran | Parent Elected | 21/05/2021 - 20/05/2025 | Shotton Primary School |
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Cassop 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.
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)
How To Become A School Governor
We currently have two vacancies for parent governors. Please complete the form to vote for your two chosen candidates.
https://forms.office.com/r/2nvMedsiKX
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 Attendance
Schools are required to display a record of Governor attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
KEY
✓ – Attended meeting
A/A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
n/a – Not a member of the committee
Record of Attendance 2021-2022
| Name | Finance Committee Meeting Thursday 30.09.2021 | Curriculum Committee Meeting Wednesday 10.11.2021 | Full Governing Body Meeting Thursday 11.11.2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Fletcher | ✔ | N/A | ✔ |
| Cllr Maura McKeon | A/A | N/A | A/A |
| Mrs Linda Chaytor | ✔ | N/A | A/A |
| Fr John Livesley - Acting Chair 11.11.2021 to 31.12.2021 | ✔ | Chair ✔ | ✔ |
| Mrs Dawn N Dunn | N/A | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mr Steve Wharton | N/A | N/A | A/A |
| Ms Victoria Hewison | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mrs Jill Jackson | N/A | N/A | A/A |
| Mrs H Atherton | ✔ | N/A | ✔ |
| Mrs Amanda Mains | ✔ | A/A | A/A |
| Mr Michael Summers - Acting Vice Chair 11.11.2021 to 31.12.2021 | N/A | N/A | Chair ✔ |
| Mrs Sarah Gowran | N/A | N/A | A/A |
Archived Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.
Committee Terms of Reference
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