Waterloo Primary School
Where Pupils Shine
Governor Information and Duties
Governing Body
The Governors are the formal strategic body who meet at least once each term to set priorities for the school and agree on the long term plans including the school budget. They agree the vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school including policy and procedures, with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement and pastoral care. Together with the headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, they set the school’s aims and policies.
Specific duties include agreeing the school budget, setting staffing levels, ensuring that a broad and balanced curriculum is delivered whilst ensuring that management of the school premises is given high priority which includes monitoring the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors.
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 team is made up of a variety of people from different backgrounds but who all share the 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.
Instrument of Governance Waterloo Primary School
Governor Code of Conduct Waterloo Primary School
| Name, Role, Area of Responsibility and Term of Office | Declaration of Business Interest | Relationship to School |
|---|---|---|
Mrs Sarah Michelle Robinson Chair of Governors September 27th 2021 - September 26th 2024 Link Governor for Maths Appointed by Governing Body | None Declared | Child in school |
Miss Trudi Louise Hirsch Co Opted Governor 27th September 2021- 26th September 2024 Link Governor for Pupil Premium Appointed by Governing Body | None Declared | None |
Mrs Helen Shaw Co Opted Governor November 22nd 2017 - November 21st 2021 Link Governor for Health and Safety / Art / Design Technology Appointed by Governing Body | None Declared | None |
Vacancy as of September 2021 Parent Governor x 2
| ||
Miss Emily Grocott Staff Governor as of September 2021 27th September 2021 - 26th September 2024 Link Governor for Appointed by Governing Body
| None Declared | Member of Teaching Staff |
Miss Elizabeth Young Co Opted Governor 27th September 2021 - 26th September 2024 Link Governor for Safeguarding / SEN / LAC Appointed by Governing Body | None Declared | None |
Mrs Debbie McLaughlin Vice Chair of Governors Oct 2020 - 2Oct 2024 Chair of Standards Committee Co Opted Governor 1st July 2018 - 30th June 2022 Link Governor for EYFS / Science Appointed by Governing Body | None Declared | None |
Mr David Metherell Parent Governor 1st May 2019 - 30th April 2023 Link Governor for PE / IT / GDPR Appointed by Governing Body | None Declared | Children in school |
Mr John Battersby 22nd January 2018 - 21st January 2022 Vice Chair of Resources Committee Co Opted Governor Link Governor for History / Geography / Pupil Voice Appointed by Governing Body | None Declared | None |
Ms Rebecca Carolan Chair of Wider Curriculum Committee Local Authority Governor 1st May 2019 - 30th April 2023 Link Governor for Music / Attendance Appointed by Local Authority and approved by Governing Body | None Declared | Family member works in school |
Mrs Ruth Baldwin Headteacher | None Declared | Headteacher |
Mrs Sarah Maciver Associate member | None Declared | Deputy Headteacher |
Ms Melanie Burton Associate Member | None Declared | None |
Mrs Helen Owens Clerk to Governing Body | None Declared | School Business Manager |
| Resignations 2018 - 2021 | Mrs Angharad Jenn | July 2018 |
| Miss Jade Norman | Dec 2018 | |
| Mrs Emma Graham | July 2019 | |
| Miss Stephanie Richardson | July 2020 | |
| Mrs Clare Gaudie | Sept 2020 | |
| Mrs Lisa Murphy | April 2021 |
Governor Committee Dates 2021-2022
Autumn Term
Full Governors AGM | 5pm | Monday 28th September |
| Resources Committee | 5pm | Monday 12th October |
| Standards Committee | 5pm | Monday 9th November |
| Full Governors | 5pm | Monday 16th November |
Spring Term
| Resources Committee | 5pm | Monday 8th February |
| Standards Committee | 5pm | Monday 25th January |
| Full Governors | 5pm | Monday 15th March |
Summer Term
| Resources Meeting | 5pm | Monday 21st June |
| Standards Meeting | 5pm | Monday 10th May |
| Full Governors | 5pm | Monday 24th May |
Governor Attendance At Meetings Sept 2020 - July 2021
| Name | Full Governors | Resources Committee | Standards Committee |
| Mrs Sarah Robinson | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Mrs Debbie McLaughlin | 1/1 | n/a | 1/1 |
MissTrudi Hirsch
| 0/1 | 1/1 | n/a |
| Mrs Lisa Murphy | 1/1 | n/a | 1/1 |
Mrs Helen Shaw
| 1/1 | 1/1 | n/a |
Mrs Isobel Lacy
| 1/1 | n/a | 1/1 |
| Mr John Battersby | 1/1 | n/a | |
Miss Liz Young
| 1/1 | n/a | 1/1 |
| Mr David Metherell | 1/1 | 1/1 | n/a |
| Miss Rebecca Carolan | 1/1 | n/a | 1/1 |
Mrs Ruth Baldwin
| 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |