Waterloo Primary School
Where Pupils Shine
Governor Information and Duties
The Governing Body of Waterloo Primary School
Welcome to the Governor Section - We are very proud to be Governors of Waterloo Primary School.
The Governors play a crucial role in the life and work of our school. Governors make decisions about many aspects of the school, including the curriculum, staffing and finance.
The Governing Body is made up of parent governors, elected by the parents of pupils at the school, staff governors including the Headteacher, Local Authority appointed Governors and Community Governors.
The Governing Body has 3 core functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff
- Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
Our team is made up of a variety of people from different backgrounds but who all share the same passionate belief that Waterloo Primary School should be a happy and successful school where every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential, to know their place in the world and develop the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute successfully to the modern world.
Instrument of Governance Waterloo Primary School
Governor Code of Conduct Waterloo Primary School
| Name, Role, Area of Responsibility and Term of Office | Current Term of Office | Appointed By | Link Roles | Committees | Declaration of Business Interest | Relationship to School | Governor Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Sarah Michelle Robinson Chair of Governors Co-opted Governor | Sept 27th 2021 - Sept 26th 2024 | Governing Body | PSHE Mental Health | Finance Pay | Parent of a child in school | Child in school and former pupil | 2010 |
Ms Jenni Egerton Vice Chair of Governors Co-Opted Governor | 18th March 2022 - 17th March 2026 | Governing Body | RE GDPR | Finance Curriculum | None Declared | Previous Child in School | 2022 |
Mrs Debbie McLaughlin Co-opted Governor | 1st July 2018 - 1st July 2025 | Governing Body | EYFS Science | Standards (C) Pay Curriculum | None Declared | Former Pupil | 2018 |
Miss Trudi Louise Hirsch Co-opted Governor | 27th Sept 2021 - 26th Sept 2024 | Governing Body | Pupil & Sports Premium / Catch up Premium | FInance | None Declared | None | |
Mrs Helen Shaw Co-opted Governor | 22nd November 2017 - 26th September 2025 | Governing Body | Health & Safety Music MFL | Finance Curriculum | Staff Member | Previous Child in School & Former Staff Member | 2017 |
Ms Leanne Wynne Parent Governor | 18th March 2022 - 17th March 2026 | Governing Body | Maths Computing | Curriculum | Parent of a child in school | Child in School | 2022 |
Miss Elizabeth Young Co-opted Governor | 27th Sept 2021 - 26th Sept 2024 | Governing Body | Safeguarding SEN LAC | Curriculum | Staff Member | Former School SENCO Staff Member | |
Miss Gillian Wainwright Staff Governor | 20th Sept 2022 - 20th Sept 2025 | Governing Body | EYFS | Curriculum | Member of Staff | Member of Staff | 2022 |
Mr Matthew Parkinson Parent Governor | 4th December 2023 - 4th December 2027 | Governing Body | History Geography Health & Safety | Curriculum | Parent of a child in school | Child in School | 2023 |
Mrs Nicola Leighton Parent Governor | 4th December 2023 - 4th December 2027 | Governing Body | Science Art & Design Tech | Finance Curriculum | Parent of a child in school | Child in School | 2023 |
Vacancy Co-Opted Govenor | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Mrs Debbie Lewis Clerk to Governing Body | - | - | - | - | None Declared | School Administrator | - |
Mrs Sarah Maciver Acting Headteacher | - | - | - | - | None Declared | Acting Headteacher | - |
Miss Sarah Wilson Associate Governor No Voting Rights | - | - | - | - | None Declared | Deputy Headteacher | - |
Resignations:
- Mrs Angharad Jenn - July 2018
- Miss Jade Norman - December 2018
- Mrs Emma Graham - July 2019
- Miss Stephanie Richardson - July 2020
- Mrs Clare Gaudie - September 2020
- Mrs Lisa Murphy - April 2021
- Mrs Isobel Lacy - September 2021
- Ms Lisa Sheppey - May 2022
- Miss Emily Grocott - July 2022
- Mr David Metherell - July 2022
- Mr John Battersby - July 2023
- Mrs Chris Smith - June 2024
- Mrs Ruth Baldwin - Feb-2024 (temporary until Sept-25)
Governor Committee Dates 2024-2025
Autumn Term
Full Governors | 5pm | Tuesday 22nd October 24 |
Spring Term
| Finance Committee | 5pm | Tuesday 11th February 25 |
| Curriculum Committee | 5pm | Tuesday 11th March 25 |
Full Governors | 5pm | Tuesday 25th February 25 |
Summer Term
| Finance Committee | 5pm | Wednesday 21st May 25 |
| Curriculum Committee | 5pm | Tuesday 3rd June 25 |
Full Governors | 5pm | Tuesday 17th June 25 |
Nb: Curriculum and Finance sub committees not established until Spring-25
Governor Attendance At Meetings Sept 2024 - July 2025
| Name | Full Governors | Finance Committee | Curriculum Committee |
| Mrs Sarah Robinson | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| Mrs Debbie McLaughlin | 1/1 | ||
Miss Trudi Hirsch | 011 | 1/1 | |
Mrs Helen Shaw | 1/1 | ||
Miss Liz Young | 1/1 | ||
Mrs Ruth Baldwin | 1/1 | ||
Mrs Leanne Wynne | 1/1 | ||
Miss Gillian Wainwright | 1/1 | ||
| Mrs Sarah Maciver | 0/1 | 1/1 | |
| Mrs Jenni Egerton | 0/1 | 1/1 | |
| Mr Matt Parkinson | 1/1 | ||
| Mrs Nicky Leighton | 1/1 |
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