Governors | Whitecote Primary School

School Governors

Chair: Mr Peter Riley

Headteacher: Ms Frances Batty ex-officio

Parent Representatives: Ms Tracey Nicholson

Mr Paul Briscoe

Staff Representative: Miss Vicki Routledge

Co-opted Representatives: Mr Peter Riley

Mrs Sue Hawkshaw

Mrs Rachel Tobbell

Mrs Cath Broadhead

Mrs Jennifer Armit

Mrs Anessa Rush

Mrs Helen Burling

LEA Representative: Vacancy

Governors with specific responsibilities

* Complaints - Peter Riley
* Child Protection/Looked After Children - Peter Riley

* Equalities - Rachel Tobbell
* Training - Suzanne Hawkshaw
* Pupil Premium - Anessa Rush
* Literacy - Vicki Routledge
* Maths - Rachel Tobbell
* Sports Funding - To be advised

* Parental Engagement - Suzanne Hawkshaw

* Pupil Voice - Cath Broadhead

* Foundation Stage - Suzanne Hawkshaw

* Key Stage 1 - Rachel Tobbell
* Lower Key Stage 2 - Anessa Rush
* Upper Key Stage 2 - Jennifer Armit

Governors' Declaration of Interests

Suzanne Hawkshaw- works for LCC governor support services

Peter Riley- works for Academic Appointments supply agency

All other governors declared no interests

The Governing Body of Whitecote Primary School have an important role to play in supporting the strategic direction of school. The Governors act as both a critical friend, whilst providing challenge and facilitating debate with School Leaders to ensure children at Whitecote achieve the best possible progress in their learning.

The Governing Body consists of 13 Members: Headteacher

2 Parents

1 Local Authority Governor

1 Staff Governor

8 Co-Opted Governors

The Governing body is split into two committees, who undertake projects under delegated authority from the main body. The committees are as follows:-

Resources (Finance, Personnel and Buildings)

Teaching and Learning and Pupil Support

Committee Member

Teaching, learning and pupil support

Frances Batty

Peter Riley

Rachel Tobbell

Anessa Rush

Vicki Routledge

Cath Broadhead

Helen Burling

Resources

Frances Batty

Peter Riley

Suzanne Hawkshaw

Jennifer Armit

Helen Burling

2017/18 Priorities

The Senior Leadership Team and Governors have agreed the following priorities for the school:-

To close the gap in attainment of KS2 pupils to be in line with national averages at the end of Year 6 by 2018
To narrow the progress gap between Pupil Premium and non-Pupil Premium children across school
To increase the proportion of pupils working beyond age related expectations in English and mathematics
To improve the use of in-class marking and checks to ensure that all pupils are challenged
Use assessment data rigorously to ensure that all groups of leaders make good or better progress from their starting points
To improve attendance levels to be in line with the national average

I am extremely proud of the school, its pupils and staff. Standards at Whitecote have risen over the past few years. The children are well behaved and keen to learn as they feel safe, supported and secure in our School. Parents and Carers understand they have an important role to fulfill in supporting our aims and aspirations for their children.

Thanks for your continued support and contributions.

Peter Riley

Chair of Governors