Governing Body

The Governing Body works closely with the Headteacher to ensure the school runs smoothly, efficiently and provides the best value for money. Governors come from all walks of life: many are linked with St. James’s church, while others have backgrounds in education.

The Governing body meets formally once each term, and the various committees meet prior to these meetings to look at school data, spending, staffing and the implementation of the school development plan.

GOVERNORS

NameCommitteeResponsibilities in School & Register of InterestsDate

Mrs Shirley Adams

Chair of Governors

Standards & Effectiveness

Resources

Safeguarding, More Able, Art & DT, Pupil Premium

No declared interests

5th December 2023 - 4th December 2027
Mrs Philippa StainesStandards & Effectiveness

English, Phonics, Curriculum

No declared interests

6 July 2021 - 2025
Frances Brady (Headteacher)

Standards & Effectiveness

Admissions

Resources

Headteacher at St James CE Primary School, Haslingden

Mrs Marjorie Charnley

Vice Chair of Governors

Resources

Science, EYFS

No declared interests

1 October 2018 - 30 September 2022 - under renewal
Susan Rogers

Standards & Effectiveness

Admissions

Maths

No declared interests

24 September 2021 - 2025
Lisa BrookesResources

SEND, Online Safety, PREVENT

Staff Representative to Trustee Board – Woodbridge Trust, Bolton

May 2023 - May 2027
Heather WhitefordTBCStaff Governor7 February 2022 - 6 February 2025
Fr David Stephenson

Standards & Effectiveness

Resources

RE, Music, Collective Worship, Church School Distinctiveness13 November 2018 - 12 November 2022
Gary Taylor

Standards & Effectiveness

Resources

PE, Outdoor Learning, MFL, EAL17 November 2020 - 16 November 2024
Jill LangTBATBA9/10/2023 to 8/10/2023
Julie HumphriesTBDTBDNovember 2023 - 2027
Karl DixonTBCTBC5th February 2024 to 4th February 2028

MEETINGS 2022-2023

RESOURCES

7th November 2023

30th January 2024

21st May 2024

STANDARDS AND EFFECTIVENESS

7th November 2023

30th January 2024

21st May 2024

FULL GOVERNING BODY

5th December 2023

12th March 2024

2nd July 2024