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Our Governing Body

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. Mrs Michelle Radford 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 for Cassop Primary School member of The Acorn Federation

The Governing body consists of:

NameRepresentingTerm
of
Office
CommitteeResponsibilitiesRegister
of
Interests
Relationship to Staff
Cllr Maura McKeon (Vice Chair)Co-opted19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
Appeals
Curriculum
HT Performance
Staffing
Kelloe Primary SchoolNone
Mrs Dawn Dunn Co-opted19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
Appeals
Curriculum
Head Teacher at Hesleden Primary SchoolNone
Mr Andrew Fletcher Co-opted 19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
Finance and Premises
First/Pay Review
HT Performance
NoneNone
Ms Victoria Hewison Head Teacher19/01/2022 - ongoingHead Teacher at Cassop and West Pelton Primary School None
Mrs Jill Jackson Co-opted19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
StaffingDeputy Head Teacher at Cassop Primary SchoolNone
Mrs Amanda Mains Associate19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
Appeals
NoneNone
Mrs Helen AthertonStaff 19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
Finance and Premises
Staffing
EYFSSchool Business Manager at Cassop and West Pelton Primary SchoolNone
Mr Michael Summers
Parent Elected19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
First/Pay ReviewDurham Music Service Trustee. Education DurhamNone
Mrs Michelle Radford (Chair)Co-opted19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
Finance and Premises
HT Performance
Staffing
Curriculum
SEN
LAC
Safeguarding
NoneNone
Mrs Alison WhelanParent Elected19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
First/Pay Review
Curriculum
Training and Development
Wellbeing
NoneNone
Mrs Christine BaxterCo-opted19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
StaffingDeputy Head Teacher at West Pelton Primary SchoolNone
Cllr Danny WoodLocal Authority19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
Appeals
HT Performance
NoneNone
Ms Deborah AinsworthCo-opted19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
Finance and PremisesHLTA at West Pelton Primary SchoolParent of Teaching Assistant
Mr William ElliottCo-opted19/01/2022 -
18/01/2026
Appeals
Curriculum
NoneNone

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

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

NameFinance and
Premises
Committee
Meeting
Thursday
30.09.2021
Curriculum Committee
Meeting
Wednesday
10.11.2021
Full Governing
Body Meeting
Thursday
11.11.2021
Inaugural Meeting
of the Full
Governing Body
of The Acorn
Federation
Wednesday
19.01.2022
Finance and
Premises
Committee
Meeting
Thursday
03.02.2022
Finance and
Premises
Committee
Meeting
Wednesday
25.05.2022
Mr Andrew Fletcher ✔N/A✔A/AA/AA/A
Cllr Maura McKeon A/AN/AA/AVice chair ✔N/AN/A
Mrs Dawn Dunn N/A✔✔✔N/AN/A
Ms Victoria Hewison ✔✔✔✔✔✔
Mrs Jill Jackson N/AN/AA/AA/AN/AN/A
Mrs Helen Atherton✔N/A✔✔✔✔
Mrs Amanda Mains✔A/AA/AA/AN/AN/A
Mr Michael Summers
N/AN/AChair ✔A/AN/AN/A
Mrs Michelle RadfordN/AN/AN/AChair ✔chair ✔Chair ✔
Mr William ElliottN/AN/AN/A✔N/AN/A
Cllr Danny WoodN/AN/AN/A✔N/AN/A
Mrs Alison WhelanN/AN/AN/A✔N/AN/A
Mrs Christine BaxterN/AN/AN/A✔N/AN/A
Ms Deborah AinsworthN/AN/AN/A✔✔✔

Archived Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.


Committee Terms of Reference

Committee Terms of Reference

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