GOVERNORS
Governors are involved in all decision making - from very small matters to very important ones.
Our chair of governors recently met with our school council. Our school council asked her lots of important questions about the work of the governors. Please read all about it, here;
All decisions directly affect not just the smooth running of the school, but also its development. New initiatives are often discussed and planned for by governors. In this way, the governing body is crucial to St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School being the dynamic organisation which it has become.
Being a governor at St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School:
- means making decisions which benefit children, parents and staff
- is an experience which is enriching, rewarding, fulfilling and educating
- asking tough questions to ensure the best for our children and families
- involves teamwork
Current Governors at 16.04.2024
Name | Appointed by | From | To |
---|---|---|---|
Angela Leath | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | 12 December 2018 | 11 December 2026 |
Christine Kneale | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | 17 February 2015 | 6 February 2028 |
Iolanda Trifoi | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | 26 October 2023 | 25 October 2027 |
Jackie Harris | Elected by school staff | 1 November 2013 | 30 November 2024 |
Joanne Collins | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | 17 November 2017 | 16 November 2025 |
Maria Blackwell | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | 4 February 2021 | 3 February 2025 |
Matthew Lorne | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | 26 October 2023 | 25 October 2027 |
Michael Farrell | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | 17 November 2021 | 16 November 2025 |
Clare Ferguson | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | 17 February 2014 | 16 February 2026 |
Our Governor Committees are:
- Premises and Finance Committee
- Children and Learning Committee
https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/
link to the Department of Education Website
Name |
Designation |
Pecuniary Business Finance |
Appointed By |
Date of Appointment & Term of Office |
Member of any other GB |
Relationship to GB/Staff |
Maria Blackwell |
Foundation |
None |
Archdiocese & GB |
04.02.21 - 03.02.25 |
No |
None |
Louise Byrne |
Headteacher |
None |
Archdiocese & GB |
N/A |
Yes |
Headteacher |
Daisy Byrne |
Parent |
None |
Parents |
03.03.23 - 02.07.27 |
No |
None |
Joanne Collins |
Foundation |
None |
Archdiocese &GB |
17.11.17 - 16.11.25 |
No |
None |
Michael Farrell |
Foundation |
None |
Archdiocese & GB |
17.11.21 - 16.11.25 |
No
|
None |
Clare Ferguson |
Chair |
None |
Archdiocese & GB |
17.02.18 - 16.02.26 |
No |
None |
Jackie Harris |
Staff |
None |
Staff & GB |
01.12.20 - 30.11.24 |
No |
None |
Lorna Warburton |
Parent |
None |
Parents |
04.01.22 - 03.01.26 |
No |
None |
Christine Kneale |
Vice Chair |
None |
Archdiocese & GB |
07.02.20 - 06.02.24 |
No |
None |
Angela Leath |
Foundation |
None |
Archdiocese & GB |
12.12.18 - 11.12.26 |
No |
None |
Louise Morris |
Foundation |
None |
Archdiocese & GB |
11.11.20 - 10.11.24 |
No |
None |
Colin Dever |
Local Authority |
None |
Local Authority |
Resigned |
Resigned |
Resigned |
Governor Committee Details for 2022/2023
Premises and Health & Safety |
Designation |
Voting Rights |
Curriculum & Standards |
Designation |
Voting Rights |
|
L. Byrne |
Headteacher |
Yes |
L. Byrne |
Headteacher |
Yes |
|
C. Ferguson |
Chair/Foundation |
Yes |
C. Ferguson |
Chair/Foundation |
Yes |
|
J. Collins |
Foundation |
Yes |
L. Morris |
Foundation |
Yes |
|
J Harris |
Staff |
Yes |
|
M. Farrell |
Foundation |
Yes |
M Blackwell |
Foundation |
Yes |
|
A. Leath |
Foundation |
Yes |
C. Kneale |
Foundation |
Yes |
|
L. Warburton |
Parent |
Yes |
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Admissions |
Designation |
Voting Rights |
Finance & Staffing |
Designation |
Voting Rights |
|
L. Byrne |
Headteacher |
Yes |
C. Kneale |
Chair/Foundation |
Yes |
|
J. Collins |
Foundation |
Yes |
L. Byrne |
Headteacher |
Yes |
|
C. Ferguson |
Chair/Foundation |
Yes |
J. Collins |
Foundation |
Yes |
|
J. Harris |
Staff |
Yes |
C. Ferguson |
Foundation |
Yes |
|
A. Leath |
Foundation |
Yes |
A. Leath |
Foundation |
Yes |
|
C. Kneale |
Foundation |
Yes |
M. Blackwell | Foundation | Yes | |
L. Warburton |
Parent |
Yes |
Governors Attendance Data 2022-2023
FGB AGM | Finance & Staffing | Premises H&S | Curriculum & Standards | Admissions | FGB | Finance & Staffing | Premises H&S | Curriculum & Standards | Admissions | FGB | Finance & Staffing | Premises H&S | Curriculum & Standards |
Admissions
|
FGB | Curriculum & Standards | |
15.10.22 | 02.11.22 | 02.11.22 | 02.11.22 | 02.11.22 | 23.11.22 | 08.02.23 | 08.02.23 | 08.02.23 | 08.02.23 | 01.03.23 | 10.05.23 | 10.05.23 | 10.05.23 | 10.05.23 | 24.06.23 | 12.07.23 | |
Governors | |||||||||||||||||
Maria Blackwell | Y | Y | Y | N/A | N/A | Y | Y | Y | N/A | N/A | Y | Y | Y | N/A | N/A | Y | Y |
Louise Byrne | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Daisy Byrne | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N/A |
Joanne Collins | Y | Y | Y | N/A | Y | Y | AP | AP | N/A | AP | Y | Y | Y | N/A | Y | Y | N/A |
Colin Dever |
Y | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Y | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AP | N/A |
Michael Farrell | Y | N/A | N/A | Y | N/A | Y | X | N/A |
X |
N/A | Y | X | N/A | X | N/A | Y | Y |
Claire Ferguson | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | AP | AP | AP | AP | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Jackie Harris | Y | N/A | Y | N/A | Y | Y | N/A | Y | N/A | Y | Y | N/A | Y | N/A | Y | Y | N/A |
Chris Kneale | Y | Y | Y | N/A | Y | Y | Y | Y | N/A | Y | Y | Y | Y | N/A | Y | AP | N/A |
Angela Leath | Y | AP | N/A | AP | AP | Y | Y | N/A | Y | Y | AP | Y | N/A | Y | Y | Y | AP |
Louise Morris | Y | N/A | N/A | Y | N/A | AP | N/A | N/A | AP | N/A | AP | N/A | N/A | Y | N/A | Y | AP |
Lorna Warburton | Y | N/A | N/A | Y | N/A | AP | N/A | N/A | X | N/A | Y | N/A | N/A | Y | Y | X | N/A |