Governors
School governors are volunteers who help to run the school. Most schools work with a group of school governors – together they’re called the ‘governing board‘. They’re involved in decisions about all aspects of managing the school – such as running buildings and budgets, supporting staff and setting standards of school discipline.
Governors also help to make big decisions about the school’s long-term goals. They support headteachers, but also ask questions and make sure the headteacher is taking the school in the right direction.
Who can be a Governor?
Anyone over 18 can be a school governor – you don’t have to be a parent with a child at the school. However, every governing body includes parent governors, and it can be a rewarding way to be involved in your child’s school.
The most important qualities for being a governor are enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education. You don’t need teaching experience, but it’s useful to bring skills from other areas of your life. It can also be time-consuming – for example, if your school has to apply ‘special measures’, which are set by Ofsted, to make general improvements.
What does the role involve?
How do I become a school governor?
At most schools you’ll need to attend a governors’ meeting each half term. You’ll also be expected to join one or two sub-committees – these cover different areas like the curriculum, finance or buildings. You’ll need to be able to work well in a team, as you’ll be making joint decisions on policy.
Demands on your time depend partly on how the school is doing generally. Being a governor will be a busy role if the school’s results are getting worse or it’s going through a big change like appointing a new head Teacheror joining with another school.
As a governor you may need to work ten to twenty days a year, assuming your school is in a reasonable position. The top end of this equates to about half a day a week.
If you’re interested in becoming a governor, talk to the current chair of governors who leads the board. When there’s a vacancy for a parent governor all parents will be informed, and you’ll have a chance to stand for election.
Before you put yourself forward, talk to your employer. Many employers recognise the role of school governor as useful work experience and may offer paid leave for governor duties.
Current vacancies
5 x Co-opted Governor
If you are interested in becoming a school Governor, please contact the school reception staff and leave your details. We are looking for someone with Legal or HR related skills and background. If you are interested in the role, please consider if you can commit to the amount of time needed to fulfil the duties. You can except this to be between 10-20 days a year, which equates to 1/4 -1/2 a day a week in school term time.
As a governor you may need to work ten to twenty days a year, assuming your school is in a reasonable position. The top end of this equates to about half a day a week.
The Governors
Mrs C Hunter
Co-opted Governor, Resources and Premises committee chair, Chair
20/03/2019 - 19/03/2023
Mrs Kate Knight
Parent Governor, member of Resources and Premises committees, Vice Chair
26/11/2020 - 25/11/2024
Mr R Horton
Head Teacher, member of TLPS, Resources and Premises committees
Miss L Cooper
Staff Governor, member of TLPS committee
23/06/2022 - 22/06/2026
Cllr S Golton
Local Authority Governor, member of TLPS committee
01/09/2010 - 31/08/2022
Mrs A Baterip
Parent Governor, member of TLPS committee
20/03/2019 - 19/03/2023
Mr David Blamires
Co-opted Governor
Vacancy - Co-opted Governor
Vacancy - Co-opted Governor
Vacancy - Co-opted Governor
Vacancy - Co-opted Governor
Vacancy - Co-opted Governor
Oulton Primary School
Attendance at Governing Body meetings 2021-2023
Full GB Meetings
23/09/21 |
25/11/21 |
17/03/22 |
23/06/22 |
22/09/22 |
17/11/22 |
16/03/23 |
22/06/23 |
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K. Knight |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
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C. Hunter |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
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R. Horton |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
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L. Cooper |
In attendance |
In attendance |
In attendance |
Appointed |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
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A. Baterip |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Not Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
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S. Golton |
Not Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
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Statutory Information and Register of Business Interests for School Governors
Statutory Information and Register of Business Interests for School Governors
Name of Governing Body: Oulton Primary School Governing Board
Chair: Mrs C Hunter
Vice Chair: Mrs K Knight
The constitution of the Governing Body is:
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Headteacher
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1x Local Authority (LA) governor, recommended by the LA and approved by the governing body
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2x parent governors formally elected through a ballot of parents unless the election is uncontested
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7 x co-opted governors nominated and appointed by the governing body
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1 x staff governor formally elected by staff employed at school
The governing body operates with the following committees:
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Resources & Premises committee – responsible for staffing including the appointment and role of the SENCO, equality and diversity, finance, property management, health and safety and nutritional standards. Committee chair: Mrs C Hunter
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Teaching, learning and pupil support committee – responsible for teaching and learning matters including target setting, standards and achievement, SEN (including reporting annually on the success of the SEN policy), monitoring teaching and learning and curriculum provision, for behaviour, safeguarding, attendance, children’s spiritual moral social and cultural development, children, parent and staff voice, extra-curricular activities, cluster and other partnerships and ensuring that the governing body is represented at school improvement discussions. Committee chair: Mrs A Baterip
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Pay Review committee – responsible for ensuring the implementation of the school Pay Policy and Teacher Appraisal Policy.
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Pay Appeal committee – responsible for hearing pay appeals and ensuring a fair and proper process has been followed.
The following is a list of current and recent (in the last 12 months) membership including business/other interests declared. Governors and associate members, if appointed, are reminded that they should declare any changes as and when they occur.
Mr R Horton
Category of governor and committees served |
Head Teacher, member of TLPS, Resources and Premises committees |
Date appointed and term of office |
01/01/2017 |
Relevant business/ personal interests |
None |
Any other educational establishments governed |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Mrs K Knight
Category of governor and committees served |
Parent Governor, Vice Chair, Resources and Premises committee |
Date appointed and term of office |
24/11/2020 – 23/11/2024 |
Relevant business/ personal interests |
None |
Any other educational establishments governed |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Mrs C Hunter
Category of governor and committees served |
Co-opted Governor, Chair, Resources and Premises committee chair, GB |
Date appointed and term of office |
20/03/2019 – 19/03/2027 |
Relevant business/ personal interests |
None |
Any other educational establishments governed |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Cllr S Golton
Category of governor and committees served |
Local Authority Governor, member of TLPS committee |
Date appointed and term of office |
01/09/2010 – 22-06-2026 |
Relevant business/ personal interests |
None |
Any other educational establishments governed |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Mrs A Baterip
Category of governor and committees served |
Parent Governor, member of TLPS committee, TLPS chair |
Date appointed and term of office |
20/03/19 – 20/03/23 |
Relevant business/ personal interests |
None |
Any other educational establishments governed |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Miss L Cooper
Category of governor and committees served |
Staff Elected, member of TLPS |
Date appointed and term of office |
23/06/2022 – 22/06/2026 |
Relevant business/ personal interests |
None |
Any other educational establishments governed |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Members Stood Down (Last 12 Months):
Miss S Howard
Category of governor and committees served |
Co-opted Governor, Resources and Premises committee |
Date appointed and term of office |
25/11/2021- Sept 23 |
Relevant business/ personal interests |
None |
Any other educational establishments governed |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Mr N Stott
Category of governor and committees served |
Co-opted Governor, member of Resources |
Date appointed and term of office |
22/09/2022 – Sept 23 |
Relevant business/ personal interests |
None |
Any other educational establishments governed |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
Rev S Hancox
Category of governor and committees served |
Co-opted Governor, Vice Chair, TLPS committee |
Date appointed and term of office |
30/04/2015 – Sept 23 |
Relevant business/ personal interests |
None |
Any other educational establishments governed |
Co-opted Governor – Methley Primary |
Relationships with the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives |
None |
