Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
The main role of the governors is one of monitoring and evaluation to support the Headteacher and staff of the school. We help them to set and reach targets and to strive for excellence across the whole spectrum of school life.
The governing body operates under a circle model whereby the full governing body meets together once a term. There are also other committees that meet twice per term and feedback information to the full governing body; committees cover specific tasks e.g. school improvement, finance and general purpose, Headteacher’s performance management etc.
There are several categories of governor, appointed by different bodies that have an interest in the school. These are Foundation governors, Parent governors, Staff governors and LA governors. All governors have equal status, however they were appointed.
If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors please do so via the Clerk to the Governors at the school address.
We have a legal responsibility to:
St Joseph’s governors are committed to their goal of achieving an excellent learning environment, within a Catholic setting, for all pupils during their time at our school. They are focused not only on educational achievement but on the school’s other values, which are vitally important. Governors mostly carry out their duties during evening meetings and may attend training sessions and seminars to help them do their job effectively.
Chair of Governors
I am a Mum to two boys, both of whom attended St. Joseph’s. I attend St. Joseph’s Church and many of you may know me from the parish Toddler Group which I have run for over 20 years.
I am a foundation governor, elected as Chair of Governors in April 2017. This is a role I feel privileged to hold and enjoy immensely.
I am committed to working alongside all staff, governors and parents to provide the best education our children can receive during their time at St. Joseph’s.
Responsibilities:
Chair of Governors
Headteacher
Responsibilities:
Sits on Curriculum Committee
Sits on Business & Continuity Committee
Foundation Governor
I am a foundation governor and am an active member of the Upton Parish. I am a retired local Government Officer.
Responsibilities:
Chair of Business & Continuity Committee
Co-Opted Governor
Responsibilities:
Sits on Business & Continuity Committee
Staff Governor
Responsibilities:
Sits on Curriculum Committee
Pupil Premium and Sports Premium
Foundation Governor
Responsibilities:
Vice Chair of Governors
Chair of Curriculum Committee
Foundation Governor
Responsibilities:
Sits on Curriculum Committee
Parent Governor
Sits on Business Continuity Committee
Mrs Leah Robinson
Parent Governor
Sits on Business Continuity Committee
Mrs Maria Anderson
Associate governor
Foundation Governor
Sits on Curriculum Committee
Foundation Governor
Sits on Business Continuity Committee
Governor Terms in Office Record
Governor Name and Type and/or Special Responsibility | Date of Appointment and Appointing Body | Date Term of Office ended or due to end | Pecuniary or Business Interest Declared | Governance on any other Educational Establishments | Relationships with school staff |
Mrs Nicki Robinson Chair of Governors | 31.08.2012 Foundation Governor | 31.08.2028 | None Declared | None | None |
Mrs Michelle Wilson Vice-Chair of Governors | 29.10.2020 Foundation Governor | 31.08.2028 | None Declared | None | None |
Mrs Claire Marrin Headteacher | Ex Officio |
| None Declared | None | None |
Mrs Clare Sharp
| 20.04.2020 Co-opted Governor | 20.03.2028 | None Declared | None | None |
Mrs Breda Dutton SEN Governor | 01.09.2016 Foundation Governor | 31.08.2028 | Yes Non-Exec Director Onward Housing | Governor at Claremount School | None |
Mrs E Madden
| 01.09.2023 Staff Governor | 31.08.2027 | None Declared | None | None |
Mrs Leah Robinson | 01.09.2023 Parent Governor | 31.08.2027 | None Declared | None | None |
Mrs Sally Collins | 01.09.2024 Foundation Governor | 31.08.2028 | None Declared | None | None |
Mr Ross McLean | 01.09.2024 Parent Governor | 31.08.2028 | None Declared | None | None |
Governor Attendance Record
Governor | Full Governing Board meetings attended | Out of a possible | |||||
Mrs. Nicki Robinson (Chair)
Mrs. Breda Dutton (Chair of Business Continuity Committee)
Mrs. Claire Marrin (Headteacher)
Mrs. Elizbeth Madden (Staff Governor)
Mrs. Catherine Huston (Vice Chair of Governors)
Mrs. Michelle Wilson
Mrs. Katie Smith
Rev. Paul D’Ambrogio
Mrs. Clare Sharp
Mrs. Leah Robinson
Mrs. Maria Anderson. (Associate Member) | 4th September 2023, 5th December 2023, 19th March 2024 and 16th July 2024
4th September 2023, 5th December 2023, 19th March 2024
4th September 2023, 5th December 2023, 19th March 2024 and 16th July 2024
5th December 2023, 19th March 2024 and 16th July 2024
5th December 2023, 19th March 2024
5th December 2023 and 16th July 2024
5th December 2023, 19th March 2024
5th December 2023, 19th March 2024 and 16th July 2024
4th September 2023, 5th December 2023, 19th March 2024 and 16th July 2024
5th December 2023, 19th March 2024 and 16th July 2024
5th December 2023 and 16th July 2024
| 4/4
3/4
4/4
3/4
2/4
2/4
2/4
3/4
4/4
3/3
2/4 | |||||
Governor | Committee meetings attended | Out of a possible | |||||
Business Continuity Committee | |||||||
Mrs. Breda Dutton (Chair of Committee)
Mrs. Nicki Robinson (Chair of Governors)
Mrs. Claire Marrin (Headteacher)
Mrs. Clare Sharp
Mr. Paul D’Ambrogio
Mrs. Leah Robinson
Mrs. Maria Anderson
| 7th November 2023, 27th February 2024
7th November 2023 and 27th February 2024
7th November 2023, 27th February 2024
7th November 2023, 27th February 2024
27th February 2024
7th November 2023, 27th February 2024
7th November 2023 and 27th February 2024 | 2/2
2/2
2/2
2/2
1/2
2/2
2/2
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Curriculum Committee | |||||||
Mrs. Claire Marrin (Headteacher)
Mrs. Michelle Wilson
Mrs. Catherine Huston (Vice Chair of Governors)
Mrs. Katie Smith
Mrs. Elizabeth Madden
Mrs. Maria Anderson | 7th November 202, 6th February 2024 and 7th May 2024. 7th November 2023, 6th February 2024 and 7th May 2024 7th November 2023 and 6th February 2024.
7th November 2023 and 7th May 2024 7th November 2023, 6th February 2024 and 7th May 2024 7th November 2023, 6th February 2024 and 7th May 2024 | 3/3
3/3
2/3
2/3
3/3
3/3 | |||||
Committee Focus – Buildings, Budget, Health and Safety, Premises Development, Wraparound Provision, Staff Pay and Appraisal.
Nicki Robinson Ross McLean Clare Sharp | Foundation Governor / Chair of Governors Parent Governor Co-opted Governor |
Claire Marrin | Headteacher |
Breda Dutton | Foundation Governor, Chair of Business Continuity Committee |
Leah Robinson Parent Governor
Also in Attendance:
Committee Focus - Achievement and Standards, Curriculum, SEND, RE, Pupil Premium, Sports Premium Funding, Teaching and Learning, Monitoring Outcomes, Self-Evaluation Summary.
Michelle Wilson | Chair of Curriculum, Vice-Chair of Governors, Foundation Governor |
Sally Collins | Foundation Governor |
Claire Marrin | Headteacher |
Elizabeth Madden | Staff Governor |
Also in Attendance: