Governors
We are a group of volunteers with a variety of backgrounds but we all have a common aim- to do our best for Leven CE (VC) Primary School. As governors we set the aims and objectives for the school and set the policies and targets for achieving those objectives. We monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making and act as a source of challenge and support to the head teacher. Monitoring the budget is a key element. Most importantly of all, we work with the head and staff to decide the ethos and vision of the school.
Leven Governors aim to sustain and develop an ethos where children are at the heart of all we do. We aim to develop them socially, personally, academically and spiritually in a caring environment based on our Christian values of kindness, compassion and thankfulness. We want them to aspire, achieve, celebrate and enjoy the opportunities offered by the school so that they are prepared for their future in the wider community.
We are currently a governing body of 13 (instrument of governance April 2019):
4 Parent governors; 1 Local Authority governor; 1 Headteacher governor; 1 Staff governor; 3 Foundation governors; 2 Co-opted governors;1 Associate governor.
We are planning to become a governing body of 12 at the Autumn Term 2019 full governors meeting:
3 parent governors, 3 foundation governors (linked to the church), 3 co-opted governors, 1 governor appointed by the Local Education Authority, 1 member of staff and the Headteacher.
We currently have a vacancy for an LA governor and a foundation governor.
We have one main meeting a term and we also have sub-committee meetings once a term with extra meetings if necessary.
Our sub-committees are:
- Finance, personnel and buildings,
- Quality of teaching and learning,
- Governance review
- Christian ethos.
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Mrs Carol Stoney
Co Chair
Type of Governor: Co-opted
Date of appointment: March 2019
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Leven CE (VC) Primary School Governing Body
Business and Financial interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Skirlaugh CE Primary School
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None
Areas of Governor delegation: English
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Mrs Anne Tennison
Governor
Type of Governor: Co-opted
Date of appointment: March 2019
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Leven CE (VC) Primary School Governing Body
Business and Financial interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Hornsea Secondary School and Language College
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): Mr Michael Tennison works at the school.
Areas of Governor delegation: Governor training link
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Mrs Bridget Ellerington
Governor
Type of Governor: Co-opted
Date of appointment: Autumn 2019
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Governing body
Business and Financial interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None
Areas of Governor delegation: Health and Safety
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Local Authority Vacancy
Governor
Type of Governor: Local Authority
Date of appointment:
Term of office:
Appointed by:
Business and Financial interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives):
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Mr Andrew Dolman
Governor
Type of Governor: Headteacher
Date of appointment: April 2007
Term of office: Unlimited
Appointed by: Local Authority
Business and Financial interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None
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Mrs Jo McMahon
Governor
Type of Governor: Staff
Date of appointment: July 2017
Term of office: 4 Years
Appointed by: Staff election
Business and Financial interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None
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Rev James Grainger-Smith
Governor
Type of Governor: Foundation
Date of appointment: N/A
Term of office: N/A
Appointed by: PCC
Business and Financial interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Beeford CE (VC) Primary School, Frodingham Primary School,
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None
Areas of Governor delegation: RE, Diocesan Liaison, SMSC, PSHCE
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Mrs Rene Mattock
Governor
Type of Governor: Foundation
Date of appointment: January 2017
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: PCC
Business and Financial interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None
Areas of Governor delegation: Educational Visits, Pupil Premium
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Vacancy
Governor
Type of Governor: Foundation
Date of appointment:
Term of office:
Appointed by:
Business and Financial interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives):
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Mr Dave Sweeney
Co- Chair
Type of Governor: Parent
Date of appointment: November 2018
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Parent election
Business and Financial interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None
Areas of Governor delegation: Maths, Sports Premium and PE
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Mrs Ruth Eldret
Governor
Type of Governor: Parent
Date of appointment: July 2018
Term of office: 4 years
Appointed by: Parent election
Business and Financial interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None
Areas of Governor delegation: Child Protection, Safeguarding and SPecial Educational Needs
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Mrs Dawn Holmes
Governor
Type of Governor: Parent
Date of appointment: July 2019
Term of office: 4 Years
Appointed by: Parent election
Business and Financial interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives): None
Areas of Governor delegation: Early Years and Foundation Stage