Governor Diversity Statement
The governors of Twelve Apostles School believe it is important that the governing board reflects the diversity of our school community. Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for our children and young people. Data currently collected on the diversity of the board, which is used to inform our recruitment and training needs to ensure that there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision making. However, due to our relatively small board we do not publish this data online as individual governors could be identified and we have a legal obligation to protect their personal data.
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 | 7 |
| Headteacher | 1 |
| Local Authority | 1 |
| Parent | 2 |
| Staff | 1 |
| Foundation Governor Vacancy | 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 20th June 2024 |
Foundation | 4 Years 1 year as Chair |
From: 04.07.2023 To: 03.07.2027 |
The Governing Body |
| Ms Christine Lovelady (Vice Chair) Elected Vice Chair 20th June 2024 |
Foundation | 4 Years 1 year as Vice Chair |
From: 01.11.2021 To: 31.08.2025 |
Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Mrs Sharon Boon | Foundation | 4 years | From: 01.09.2023 To: 31.08.2027 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Mrs Nicola Bickell | Parent | 4 years | From: 17.10.2024 To: 16.10.2028 |
Elected by Parents |
| Vacancy | Foundation Governor |
Full Governing Body Attendance Record 2024/25
| Name of Governor | Dates of Full Governing Body Meetings Attended | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.09.23 | 28.11.24 | 21.11.24 | 23.01.25 | 13.03.25 | 01.05.25 | 19.06.25 | ||||||||
| Additional Meeting Section 27 Nursery | ||||||||||||||
| Deborah Morgan Clerk : Wigan Governor Services | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Tracey Whitton (Headteacher) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Mrs Paula Crawley (Chair) Foundation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Mrs Sharon Boon (Foundation) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | |||||||
| Ms Christine Lovelady Vice Chair (Foundation) | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Mrs Ann Hanrahan (Foundation) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Mrs Danielle Coburn (Foundation) | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | |||||||
| Mrs Debbie Davies (Foundation) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||
| Mrs Jane Lovett (Foundation) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |||||||
| Mr Connor Rowlands (Staff) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Mrs Maxine Armes Local Authority Governor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Mrs Meena Pindoria Jesani (Parent) | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Mrs Bickell (Parent) | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Name of Governor | Dates of Pay Committee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.11.24 | ||||||
| Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Deborah Morgan Clerk : Wigan Governor Services | ||||||
| Mrs Tracey Whitton HT |
Yes | |||||
| Mrs Coburn (Foundation) | Yes | |||||
| Mrs Sharon Boon (Foundation) Committee Chair | Yes | |||||
| Mrs Meena Pindoria Jesan (Foundation) | Yes | |||||
Headteacher Performance Management Reviewers
| Name of Governor | Type of Governor | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Paula Crawley (Chair) | Foundation Governor | |||||
| Mrs Sharon Boon | Foundation Governor | |||||
| Mrs Jane Lovett | Foundation Governor | |||||
Specific Responsibilities
| Name of Governor | Responsibility | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Lovett | SEND* | |||||
| Sharon Boon | Safeguarding* | |||||
| Mrs Anne Hanrahan | Health and Safety* | |||||
| Danielle Coburn | Attendance/ Behaviour* | |||||
| Mrs Meena Pindoria-Jesani | Attendance/ Behaviour* | |||||
| Chris Lovelady | RE/ Curriculum* | |||||
| Debbie Davies | Health and Safety* | |||||
| Maxime Armes | Well-Being | |||||
| Mr Rowlands | Well-Being | |||||
*statutory
Register of Interests 2024/25
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 Maxine Armes |
Nil | Nil |
Mrs Meena Jesani |
| 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. |
Schedule of Meetings 2024-25
|
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
Full Governing Body (In School) |
19th September 2024 at 5.30pm |
23rd January 2025 at 5:30pm |
1st May 2025 at 5:30pm |
Pay Committee |
28th November 2024 at 5:00pm |
|
|
HT Performance Review |
10th October 2024 5:00pm in School |
Mid-Year Review 13th March 2025 5:00pm in school |
|
Governor Visits to School |
15th November 2024 AM |
5th March 2025 AM |
9th June 2025 PM |
Governors’ Annual Report 2024–2025
The Governing Body of Twelve Apostles RC Primary School is accountable for the strategic leadership of the school. In accordance with the Department for Education’s Governance Handbook, governors have focused on the three core strategic functions:
1. Ensuring Clarity of Vision, Ethos and Strategic Direction
The Governing Body has met regularly as a Full Governing Body (FGB) throughout the year to set and review the school’s vision, ethos and long-term objectives. Governors have scrutinised and approved the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and have received termly progress updates from the Headteacher and senior leaders. Monitoring activities have ensured that actions remain aligned to the school’s mission, Catholic ethos, and statutory responsibilities.
2. Holding the Headteacher to Account for the Educational Performance of the School and its Pupils, and the Performance Management of Staff
Governors have held the Headteacher and senior leaders robustly to account by:
- Scrutinising attainment and progress data for all groups of pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, those with SEND, and higher attainers.
- Monitoring the quality of education through reports, data analysis, and triangulated evidence from governor visits.
- Undertaking focused visits to observe lessons, review curriculum provision, and speak directly to pupils and staff.
- Overseeing the performance management of the Headteacher and ensuring that appraisal systems for staff are rigorous and aligned to school improvement priorities.
- Receiving detailed reports from statutory link governors in key areas such as safeguarding, SEND, Catholic Life, and Health & Safety, to provide assurance of compliance with statutory requirements.
Governors have consistently asked challenging and constructive questions to validate evidence presented by leaders and ensure that decisions are informed, transparent, and accountable.
3. Overseeing the Financial Performance of the School and Ensuring Value for Money
Governors have discharged their financial oversight duties by:
- Reviewing and approving the annual school budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and statutory obligations.
- Monitoring income and expenditure at termly meetings and holding leaders to account for variances.
- Reviewing the impact of targeted funding, including Pupil Premium, Sports Premium, and SEND funding, to ensure that expenditure is evidence-based and demonstrably improving outcomes.
- Seeking assurance on financial controls, procurement, and risk management to safeguard the effective and sustainable use of public funds.
Governance Development and Compliance
The Governing Body has demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by engaging in a wide programme of governor training, covering areas such as safeguarding, financial oversight, curriculum and assessment and Catholic governance. This training has ensured governors remain compliant with statutory expectations and equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfil their roles effectively.
Conclusion
The Governing Body remains fully committed to ensuring that Twelve Apostles RC Primary School provides a high-quality education underpinned by strong values and statutory compliance. Governors will continue to hold leaders to account, oversee financial performance, and uphold the vision and ethos of the school in order to secure the best possible outcomes for all pupils.