Our Governing Body

Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA) and, for Voluntary Aided Schools, the local Diocese.

Governor Committee Structure

NameRepresentingTerm
of
Office
CommitteeSubject Monitoring

Register
of
Interests
Relationship
to
Staff
Mr Craig BrownHead Teacher01/09/2024Curriculum Standards
Finance and Premises
First/Pay Review
Staffing
NoneNone
Mr John Davison - ChairCo-opted Member01/09/2019 - 31/08/2023Curriculum Standards
First / Pay Review
Headteachers Performance Management
Pupil Discipline
Staffing
Wellbeing
GDPR
Staff Wellbeing
Maths
NoneNone
Mr John Lindsay - Vice ChairCo-opted Member01/09/2019 - 31/08/2023Finance and Premises
First / Pay Review
Headteachers Performance Management
Pupil Discipline
Staffing
Art
Music
NoneNone
Mrs Sharon TempleCo-opted Member20/04/2021 - 19/04/2025Curriculum Standards
Staffing
Appeals
Website
Safeguarding
LAC/PLAC
SEND
Attendance
NoneNone
Mr Jack BallCo-opted Member12/09/2022 - 11/09/2026Curriculum Standards
First / Pay Review (Chair)
Pupil Discipline
Pupil Premium
Science
NoneNone
Mr Joe Quinn - Reserve Vice ChairLocal Authority12/07/2022 - 11/07/2026Curriculum Standards
Appeals (Chair)
Finance and Premises (Chair)
Headteacher Performance Management
Website
Geography
History
Computing
NoneNone
Miss V EvansStaff10/06/2022 - 09/06/2026Curriculum Standards
Finance and Premises
Wellbeing
EYFSNoneRelationship with a member of staff
Mr Ian ShawCo-opted gov. vacancy14/11/-24 - 13/11/2028Curriculum Standards
Finance and Premises
Wellbeing
Health & Safety
Sports Premium
PE
Gov. training
NoneGovernor at another school - Horndale Infants & St Francis Juniors
Mrs Judith HodgsonCo-opted Member29/01/2024 - 28/01/2028Finance and PremisesEnglish
Reading/Phonics
EYFS
TBCNone
Mrs Rebecca MealeParent14/11/-24 - 13/11/2028Curriculum StandardsBehaviour
Personal Development
PSHCE/RSE
NoneNone
Parent vacancy

Click here to view our Terms of Reference

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Dean Bank  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.

School and Governor Support

If you require further information about School and Governor support please telephone 0191 383 3000. Details of the Governing Body Committee Structure can be viewed or downloaded by selecting the link below.


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
X  – Not a member of the committee
O – Observer

Record of Governor Attendance 2024-2025

NameFinance Committee Meeting

1st October 2024
Curriculum Committee

10th October 2024
Full Governors Board

21st October 2024
Governor Monitoring Training

13th November 2024
Mr Craig Brown
Miss Victoria Evans A/A
Mr John Davison - Chair
Mr Joe Quinn - Vice ChairN
Mr John Lindsay A/AA/AN
Mr Jack BallN
Ms Sharon TempleXA/AA/A
Mrs Rebecca Meale---
Mrs Judith HodgsonXNN
Mr Ian Shaw--

Record of Governor Attendance 2023-2024

NameCurriculum Committee Meeting

28th September 2023
Finance Committee Meeting

28th September 2023
Curriculum Committee Meeting

12th October 2023
Annual Pay Review

24th October 2023
Full Governors Board

7th November 2023
Quality of Education Meeting

15th November
Special Governing Board

12th December 2023
Quality of Education Meeting

16th January
Special Governing Board

29th January
2024
Special Governing Board

9th February
2024
Full Governors Board

12th February 2024
Finance Committee Meeting

15th February 2024
Curriculum Committee Meeting

6th March 2024
Curriculum Committee Meeting

30th April 2024
Finance Committee Meeting

24th June 2024
Full Governors Board

17th July 2024
Mrs Pauline NorthcottNNN
Miss Victoria Evans X
Mrs Joan Low - ChairX----------
Mr John Davison - Vice ChairXNXNX
Mr Joe Quinn - Reserve Vice ChairNXXXNXXN
Mr John Lindsay A/AA/AA/AXNXX
Mr Jack BallXA/AX
NN
Ms Sharon TempleXXNNXX
Mrs Julie ThompsonNXA/AXNNXXN
Mrs Louise LeeNXNXNNNNNNNNNNNN
Mrs Judith Hodgson
-
-------------A/A

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


 

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