Our Governors
What does the Thorn Grove Governing Body do?
The Governing Body has three main functions:
1. Ensuring clear vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school
2. Providing accountability for school leaders in relation to the educational achievement of pupils and the performance management of staff
3. Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure it’s money is well spent
What does being a Governor involve?
The role of the Governing Body is to provide support and challenge to the Head Teacher and the senior leadership team to help them deliver the best possible education for all children at the school. The Governing Body is not responsible for the day to day running of the school. This is the job of the Head Teacher and senior leadership team.
The Governors at Thorn Grove Primary School attend at least two meetings a term. One meeting involves participation on a committee for Resources, Premises or Teaching & Learning. The other requires Governors attendance at the Full Governors Meeting. Some Governors opt to be members of more than one committee and also take on a variety of additional roles.
Governors also attend school regularly to meet with pupils and staff, and to take part in whole school activities and events. There is a maximum of 12 Governors on the Board at any one time. Most Governors serve a term of office of 3 years, although they can be re-elected or appointed if they remain eligible to serve.
Governors have a range of skills. These include education, law, finance, data, ICT, procurement, communication, leadership and administration. We are always happy to hear from people who have relevant skills and are interested in being a Governor at Thorn Grove Primary. If you would like to know more about the role of the Governor, please speak to a member of the Body or contact the Chair.
How do I contact the Governing Body?
The Governing Body can be contacted through the Co- Chairs, Clair Alcock and/or Yousef Dar, via the school office on 0161 4851177 or by email admin@thorngrove.stockport.sch.uk
What is the structure of the Governing Body?
| CO-CHAIRPERSON |
| Mrs Clair Alcock Mr Yousef Dar |
| VICE-CHAIRPERSON |
| Mr Andrew Brundrett |
| RESOURCES | PREMISES | TEACHING & LEARNING |
|
Mr Andrew Brundrett (chair) Mr Christopher Hunter Mrs Laura Smith Mr Rick White Mrs Sue Denford Mrs Clair Alcock |
Mr Christopher Hunter (chair) Mr Dave Demouplied Mr Andrew Brundrett Mr Justin Pearce Mrs Sue Denford
|
Mrs Clair Alcock (chair) Mr Rick White Mrs Sue Denford Mr Neil Jeram-Croft Mrs Ranju Martin Mr Yousef Dar Mr Gary Wilson |
| PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | PAY COMMITTEE | PAY APPEALS COMMITTEE |
|
Mr Andrew Brundrett Mr Yousef Dar Mrs Clair Alcock |
Mr Christopher Hunter
Mr Justin Pearce Mr Rick White |
Mr Neil Jeram-Croft Mr Dave Demouplied Mrs Ranju Martin |
| PUPIL DISCIPLINE & COMPLAINTS | STAFF DISCIPLINE & GRIEVANCE | APPEALS COMMITTEE |
| 3 Governors to be selected subject to availability, prior involvement and/or conflict of interest. | 3 Governors to be selected subject to availability, prior involvement and/or conflict of interest. | 3 Governors to be selected subject to availability, prior involvement and/or conflict of interest. |
| SEND & INCLUSION GOVERNOR | HEALTH & SAFETY | SAFE GUARDING GOVERNOR |
| Mr Neil Jeram-Croft | Mr Dave Demouplied | Mr Christopher Hunter |
| DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | MARKETING WORKING GROUP |
| Mrs Clair Alcock |
Mrs Laura Smith Mr Gary Wilson Mr Neil Jeram-Croft Mr Rick White Mrs Sue Denford |
