Governors
Governors of St David’s Church of England Primary School
The Governors are a group of volunteers who commit their time and expertise to support the school. They ensure that every pupil gets the best possible education and is able to fulfil their potential both academically and socially. The school’s Christian foundation is at the heart of all they do as they serve the school family and their community.
The Local Governing Board (LGB) is made up of 6 Foundation Governors who are nominated by the Parochial Church Council of St David’s church and appointed by the Diocese Board of Education, 1 Foundation Ex-officio Governor. There are also 2 Parent Governors, elected by the parents of current pupils, 2 Staff Governors, one being the Head Teacher and 1 Co-opted Governor.
The LGB will ensure that St David’s Church of England Primary School will, recognising its foundation and preserving and developing its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at Parish and Diocesan level, serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils.
The role of the LGB is to maintain strong oversight and compliance with the responsibilities delegated by the Trust Board as set out in the DGAT Scheme of Delegation. The LGB is delegated responsibilities within the three core functions of governance. These being:
- 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.
The Local Governing Board meet at least three times a year. In addition, there are 2 sub-committees:
- Finance and Resources committee
- Standards and Ethos committee
Governors enjoy being present at school functions, church services, productions, open days, sports events and the many exciting activities going on at school. Governors are always happy to be contacted to hear the views of parents/carers and children; they can be contacted via the school office.
Email: governors@st-davids.gloucs.sch.uk
St David’s School joined the Diocese of Gloucester Academy Trust on 1st December 2023. For further information on DGAT, please visit their website: www.dgat.org.uk
Governors of St David’s C of E Primary School 2023/2024
NAME | TYPE OF GOVERNOR | START/END TERMS OF OFFICE | COMMITTEES | AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY | DECLARATION OF INTERESTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Robin Whitworth (Chair) | Foundation appointed | 01.12.2023 - 28.02.2025 | Local Governing Body Standards & Ethos committee Finance & Resources Committee | Maths in Quality of Education in SDP
| Nil |
Jennifer Walker (Head Teacher) | Head Teacher (Ex-officio) | 01.12.2023 - | Local Governing Body Attends Finance & Resources Committee and Standards & Ethos committee | N/A | Nil |
Olayinka Adeyemo-Phillips | Foundation appointed | 01.12.2023 - 25.04.2026 | Local Governing Body Standards & Ethos committee | Safeguarding / child protection governor | Metropolitan Police Service |
Rev Henry Curran | Foundation Ex-officio | 01.12.2023- | Local Governing Body |
| Priest in Charge of the Moreton Vale Benefice Director Africa Inland Mission International Various Charity Trusteeships |
Mark Dixon (Vice Chair) | Parent Elected | 01.12.2023 - 01.07.2025 | Local Governing Body Finance & Resources committee | Health & Safety Governor | Pilot at British Airways Parent of children at the school |
Fiona Loomes | Foundation Appointed | 01.12.2023 - 30.11.2026 | Local Governing Body Standards & Ethos Committee (Chair) | English in Quality of Education in SDP SMSC in SDP | Nil |
Michael Palij | Parent Elected | 01.12.2023 - 08.05.2027 | Local Governing Body Finance & Resources committee | Leadership & Management in SDP | Parent of children at the school |
Neil Sullivan | Foundation Appointed | 01.12.2023 -31.12.2025 | Local Governing Body Finance & Resources Committee (chair)
| Behaviour & Attitudes section in SDP
| Nil |
Orville Wade | Foundation Appointed | 01.12.2023 - 31.05.2027 | Local Governing Body Finance & Resources committee | Science in Quality of Education in SDP Data protection governor | Parent of children at the school Director C Software Ltd |
Yvonne Webster | Foundation Appointed | 01.12.2023 - 30.11.2027 | Local Governing Body Standards & Ethos committee | Link Governor - Special Educational Needs, Pupil Premium, Academically More Able, Looked After Children SMSC in SDP Quality of Early Years Education in SDP | Nil |
1 vacancy | Staff Governor |
| |||
1 vacancy | Co-opted Governor |
Governors / Members who resigned in the academic year 2022/2023
Michael Payne | Subscriber to Memorandum of Association | 7.12.2012 Resigned 31/08/23 | Nil |
Staff with Financial Responsibility
Suzanna Berry | School Business Manager | 01.09.2021 | Attends Finance & Audit committee | NA | Self-employed SRMA Trustee at Denmark Road High School |
Claire Kinch | Finance Officer |
01.09.2015
| Nil | NA | Son-in-Law works for One Less Hoop |
Attendance at Full Board meetings Academic year 2022/2023
| Governor | Meetings Attended | Out of a possible | EGM Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Webster (Foundation) Chair | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Robin Whitworth (Foundation) Vice Chair | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Jennifer Walker (Head Teacher) | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Olayinka Adeyemo-Phillips (Foundation) | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Timothy Brazil (Parent / Co-optedd) | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Rev Henry Curran (Ex-officio, Foundation) | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Mark Dixon (Parent) | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Fiona Loomes (Foundation) | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Michael Palij (Parent / Co-opted) | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| Sarah Rowland (Foundation) | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Neil Sullivan (Foundation) | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Orville Wade (Foundation) | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Ana Whitworth (Staff) | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Attendance at Finance and Audit Committee meetings 2022/2023
| Governor | Meetings attended | Out of a possible |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Sullivan (Chair) | 5 | 5 |
| Mark Dixon | 2 | 5 |
| Michael Palij | 2 | 5 |
| Orville Wade | 2 | 5 |
| Yvonne Webster | 5 | 5 |
| Robin Whitworth | 3 | 3 |
| In Attendance | ||
| Suzanna Berry (SBM) | 5 | 5 |
Jennifer Walker (HT) | 5 | 5 |
St David's School Prayer
Dear Lord
Our school is a special place where we learn and play together.
Help us to listen carefully, work hard and try our best in everything we do.
May we make the most of every opportunity that comes our way.
Help us to value and care for each other, today and always. Amen