Governing Body of XII Apostles RCPS (2023/24)

Name of Governing Body: XII Apostles RC Primary School

The remit for the Governing Body is to:

  • Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
  • Hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
  • Oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

Governing Body Composition:

Type of Governor No.
Foundation 8
Headteacher 1
Local Authority 1
Parent 2
Staff 1
Associate Members; 1


Names of Governors Type of Governor Term of Office Date of appointment Appointing Body
Mrs Tracey Whitton Headteacher, Ex Officio Governor   From:
01.09.2023

To:
n/a
Mrs Paula Crawley (Chair)
Elected Chair 28th June 2023
Foundation 4 Years
1 year as Chair
From:
04.07.2019

To:
03.07.2023
The Governing Body
Mrs Sharon Boon (Vice Chair)
Elected Vice Chair 28th June 2023
Foundation 4 years
1 year as Vice Chair
From:
01.09.2019

To:
31.08.2027
Liverpool Archdiocese
Ms Christine Lovelady Foundation 4 years From:
01.11.2021

To:
31.08.2025
Liverpool Archdiocese
Mrs Debbie Davies Foundation 4 years From:
26.10.2021

To:
25.10.2025
Liverpool Archdiocese
Mrs Eileen Roughley Foundation 4 years From:
18.10.2018

Resigned:
19.05.2024
Liverpool Archdiocese
Mrs Anne Hanrahan Foundation 4 years From:
20.06.2024

To:
19.06.2028
Liverpool Archdiocese
Mrs Danielle Coburn Foundation 4 years From:
10.10.20

To:
09.10.2024
Liverpool Archdiocese
Mr Connor Rowlands Staff 4 years From:
01.09.2022

To:
31.08.2026
Elected by Staff
Mrs Maxine Armes Local Authority 4 years From:
22.09.2022

To:
23.09.2026
Nominated by Council and appointed by the Governing Body
Mrs Janine Ackroyd Parent 4 years From:
27.09.2022

To:
26.09.2026
Elected by Parents
Ms Jane Lovett Foundation 4 years From:
26.10.2022

To:
25.10.2026
Liverpool Archdiocese
Mrs Meena Jesani Parent 4 years From:
25.09.2023

To:
24.09.2027
Elected by Parents
Fr O’Grady Associate Governor     No voting rights


Full Governing Body Attendance Record 2023/24

Name of Governor Dates of Full Governing Body Meetings Attended
  21.09.23 30.11.23 07.03.24 20.06.24
  Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Deborah Morgan Clerk : Wigan Governor Services
Mrs Tracey Whitton (Headteacher) Yes   Yes   Yes   Yes  
Mrs Paula Crawley (Chair) Foundation Yes   Yes   Yes   Yes  
Mrs Sharon Boon (Foundation) Yes     No Yes     No
Ms Christine Lovelady (Foundation) Yes   Yes   Yes   Yes  
Mrs Eileen Roughley (Foundation)   No   No   No   No
Mrs Danielle Coburn (Foundation)   No   No Yes   Yes  
Mrs Debbie Davies (Foundation) Yes   Yes     No Yes  
Mrs Janine Ackroyd (Parent) Yes     No Yes   Yes  
Mr Connor Rowlands (Staff) Yes     No Yes   Yes  
Mrs Maxine Armes Local Authority Governor Yes   Yes   Yes     No
Mrs Meena Pindoria Jesani     Yes   Yes   Yes  
Father Keiran O’Grady (Associate)   No           No


Sub Committee Attendance Record 2023/24

Name of Governor Dates of Finance, Premises & Staffing Committee Meetings
  09.11.23 Virtual 08.02.24 Virtual 02.05.24 in School
  Yes No Yes No Yes No
Deborah Morgan Clerk : Wigan Governor Services
Mrs Tracey Whitton
HT
Yes   Yes   Yes  
Mrs Sharon Boon   No   No Yes  
Mrs Paula Crawley Yes   Yes   Yes  
Mrs Debbie Davies Yes   Yes   Yes  
Mrs Maxine Armes Yes   Yes     No
Mrs Meena Pindora Jesani Yes   Yes     No


Name of Governor Dates of Pay Committee
  09.11.23    
  Yes No Yes No Yes No
Deborah Morgan Clerk : Wigan Governor Services
Mrs Tracey Whitton
HT
Yes          
Mrs Paula Crawley Yes          
Miss Christine Lovelady Yes          
Mrs Debbie Davies Yes          


Name of Governor Dates of Admissions, Curriculum and Standards Committee Meetings
  10.10.23 Virtual 18.01.24 Virtual 06.06.24 Virtual
  Yes No Yes No Yes No
Deborah Morgan Clerk : Wigan Governor Services
Mrs Tracey Whitton
HT
Yes   Yes   Yes  
Mrs Danielle Coburn Yes   Yes   Yes  
Ms Christine Lovelady Yes   Yes   Yes  
Mrs Eileen Roughley   No   No   No
Mrs Janine Ackroyd Yes     No Yes  
Mr Connor Rowlands   No Yes   Yes  


Headteacher Performance Management Reviewers

Name of Governor Type of Governor
Ms Chris Lovelady Foundation Governor
Mrs Paula Crawley Foundation Governor
Mrs Sharon Boon Foundation Governor


Specific Responsibilities

Name of Governor Responsibility
Jane Lovett SEND Governor*
Sharon Boon Safeguarding/Child Protection Governor*
Janine Ackroyd Attendance Governor, Shadow Safeguarding/Child Protection Governor
Danielle Coburn Link Governor
Sharon Boon Health & Safety Governor
Chris Lovelady RE Link Governor
Debbie Davies English Link Governor
Maxime Armes Maths Link Governor

*statutory



Register of Interests 2023/24

Name

Details of Pecuniary Interest

Details of personal interest

Mrs Tracey Whitton

Husband an employee of Abtec Computer Solutions (School’s IT support Provider)

Nil

Ms Christine Lovelady

Leigh and District U3A Trustee

Nil

Mrs Sharon Boon

Nil

Trustee of Friends of XII Apostles Association

Mrs Paula Crawley

Business sole proprietor (Paula Crawley Education).

Nil

Mrs Eileen Roughley

Nil

Nil

Mrs Maxine Armes

Nil Nil

Mrs Janine Ackroyd

Parent of a child in school

Mr Connor Rowlands

Nil

Teacher at XII Apostles RCPS

Mrs Danielle Coburn

Nil

Parent of a child in school.
Trustee Friends of XII Apostles Association
After school tutor for catch up programme


Schedule of Meetings 2023-24

 

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Full Governing Body (In School)

21st September 2023 at 5.30pm
30th November 202 at 5.30pm

7th March 2024 at 5.30pm

20th June 2024 at 5.30pm

Admissions & Curriculum (virtual)

10th October 2023 at 5:30pm

18th January 2024 at 5:30pm

6th June 2024 at 5:30pm

Finance, Premises & Staffing (virtual)

Pay Committee 9th November 2023 at 5:00pm
9th November 2023 at 5:30pm

8th February 2024 at 5.30pm

2nd May 2024 at 5.30pm

HT Performance Review

Friday 13th November 2023 5:00pm in School

Mid-Year Review 11th April 2024 5:00pm in school

 

Governor Visits to School

Friday 10th November 2023 AM

Wednesday 20th March 2024 AM

Monday 24th June 2024 PM