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Our Governors

The Governing Body are responsible for the strategic running of the school.


This is achieved by:

  • setting school-wide aims and objectives
  • setting policies and targets for achieving those aims and objectives
  • monitoring and evaluating progress towards achieving the aims and objectives
  • acting as a 'critical friend' to the Headteacher

Governing Body Impact Statement (June 2023):

The St Bartholomew’s Governors aim to support and challenge the school leaders, and to oversee all aspects of school performance, all with the aim that school remains an inclusive, kind and caring learning environment, ensuring that all children are enabled to achieve their potential, underpinned by a firm Christian ethos.

During 2022/2023, the Chair and Vice-Chair of Governors have continued to meet regularly with the Headteacher, ensuring that the safeguarding of our children is paramount, and also to focus on our SEND and more vulnerable pupils and the support that they need to flourish in school.

We have link Governors to give focus and support on particular areas of the curriculum and school life, and the Governors have approved and monitored the School Improvement Plan, which has helped guide the approach taken throughout the year.

The three main Committees are: Finance and Staffing Committee; Curriculum Committee and the Premises/Health & Safety & Safeguarding Committee. Each of these Committees are responsible for their particular area, and provide challenge and support as appropriate, as well as financial oversight.

All Governors take care to ensure that all of our pupils feel safe and supported in school, and that our curriculum allows the children the opportunity to thrive.

Current Governors:

 

Category

Term of Office

Relevant personal, educational, business, pecuniary and indirect interests

Rev Ben Jarvis
(Vice Chair)

 Foundation - Ex Officio 20/02/2023 - 19/02/2027  

Mr Richard Stubbs
(Chair)

 Foundation 05/10/2024 - 04/10/2028  
Miss Sally Robertson Foundation 29/01/2024 - 28/01/2028  
Mrs Louise Barnfather Foundation 20/02/2023 - 19/02/2027  
Mr Craig Warkman Parent (elected) 05/02/2024 - 04/02/2028  
Mr Paul Ward Parent (elected) 05/02/2024 - 04/02/2028  
Mrs Liz Jackson Co-opted 25/11/2023 - 24/11/2027  
Mr Michael Fawole Local Authority 25/11/2023 - 24/11/2027  
Mr Chris Thomson Foundation 20/11/2024 - 19/11/2028  
Mrs Lynn Marshall Teacher
(elected)		 12/05/2022 - 11/05/2026  
Mrs Pam Laggan Co-opted 29/09/2023 - 28/09/2027  
Mr Doug Kay Foundation 27/01/2025 - 26/01/2029  
Dr Catherine Lyons Foundation 27/01/2025 - 26/01/2029  
Miss Sarah Hardy Foundation 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2029  
Mr Richard Restall Headteacher   Newcastle Diocesan Education Board

Governors who have stepped down within previous 12 months:

Mr Tim Gittins
Mrs C Francis
Mr G Richardson

Governor roles:

Chair: Mr Richard Stubbs (ChairOfGovernors@stbartscofeschool.org.uk)

Vice Chair: Rev Ben Jarvis

Treasurer: Mrs Pam Laggan

Committee Membership:

Finance and Staffing Committee

  • Mrs P Laggan
  • Headteacher
  • Mr C Warkman
  • Mr M Fawole
  • Mr R Stubbs

Appeals Committee

  • Mr M Fawole
  • Mr C Thomson     
  • Mr R Stubbs
  • Mrs L Barnfather

(Chair to be appointed as the committee are called)

Hearings Committee

  • Vacancy
  • Vacancy
  • Mr P Ward

(Chair to be appointed as the committee are called)

Curriculum Committee

  • Headteacher
  • Mrs L Barnfather
  • Mrs L Jackson
  • Mr M Fawole
  • Mrs L Marshall

Admissions Committee

  • Vacancy
  • Mr R Stubbs
  • Headteacher

Premises/Health & Safety & Safeguarding Committee

  • Headteacher*
  • Mr C Thomson - Chair
  • Mr P Ward
  • Miss S Robertson

* Completed Safer Recruitment Training


Performance Management Committee

  • Vacancy
  • Vacancy
  • Mr R Stubbs

Governors with Specific Responsibility:

Chair: Mr R Stubbs
Vice Chair: Rev B Jarvis
Treasurer: Mrs P Laggan
SEND: Mr R Stubbs

Pupil Premium: Mrs P Laggan
English: Mr M Fawole
Maths: 

School Development (Curriculum Priorities): Mrs L Jackson
Health and Safety: Mr P Ward

Wellbeing: Mr C Thomson & Mrs L Marshall

Leadership and Staff Development: Mr C Warkman
Child Protection (including Looked After Children): Miss S Robertson
Racial Equality: Headteacher

Home School Partnerships: Mrs L Barnfather
Food in Schools: Mrs L Marshall
PSHE: Mr C Thomson

Physical Education: Mr M Fawole
RE: Mrs L Jackson
EYFS: Mrs P Laggan

Pupil Progress (inc More Able and Talented): 
Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural: Rev B Jarvis

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