Governor Details

Business Interests of Governors

P Jackson – nil
M May – name of business, Setgear Ltd – 3D Printing & Provision of services to the Television & Film Industry – Joint Company Director-date of appointment July 2019
C Neville – LCC Schools HR Team – HR Consultancy – Member of the LCC Schools HR Team which provides HR advice and guidance to All Hallows through an SLA – date of appointment 2005
J Caw – nil

The Full Governing Board meets every term and each Committee also meets on a termly basis.

Governor-Attendance-2023-2024

The Committees of Governors that we use at the school are as follows:

Curriculum, Standards and Effectiveness Committee

Members:

Chair: Mrs Sarah McKerney

Father Barrett

Mrs Kitto

Mrs Clare

Mrs Jackson

Mrs Armstrong

Mrs Cooper

The main function of the committee is to monitor and evaluate the standards and achievement of the school and the quality of education provided.

In particular, the committee will:

1. monitor pupil progress in relation to the targets set and with specific reference to particular groups;
2. receive and critically review school performance data including that from the Lancashire School Improvement Profile, Fischer Family Trust and Analyse School Performance (ASP);
3. monitor the impact of curriculum policies and planning on students’ learning;
4. where the school is in an Ofsted category, monitor progress in meeting the key issues identified in the Post-Ofsted Action Plan and subsequent Ofsted and HMI reports;
5. provide regular reports to the governing body on their monitoring of the School Development/Improvement Plan;
6. where appropriate, review and evaluate the effectiveness of county council support and intervention;
7. receive regular reports from the headteacher on the quality of teaching and learning and the impact of improvement strategies;
8. monitor and evaluate aspects of the school’s provision e.g. pastoral care, guidance and support, leadership and management and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and inclusion;
9. ensure members of the committee and other governors have a clear understanding of the vision and aims and strengths and weaknesses of the school so they can actively contribute to the completion of the Self Evaluation Form (SEF);
10. request and receive reports, as and when required, from key members of staff e.g. curriculum leaders and senior leaders;
11. ensure that committee members and other governors keep themselves informed of the key initiatives and take part in appropriate training and development activities;
12. contribute to the preparation of any appropriate action or development plans
13. be mindful of the requirements of the Equalities Act 2010.

Resources Committee (Finance, Staffing, Premises, Health & Safety)

Members:

Chair: Mrs Kitto

Mrs Caw

Mrs Neville

Mrs Cooper

FINANCE

Responsibilities

1. To ensure proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources.
2. To provide guidance and assistance to the headteacher and the governing body on all  finance related matters
3. To review and approve Internal Financial Regulations for the financial management of the school taking account of guidance issued by the county council.
4. To approve virements between budget headings where the value is in excess of the sum delegated to the headteacher under the school’s Internal Financial Regulations.
5. To consider budget plans presented by the headteacher and to make recommendations for a balanced, well informed and sustainable budget to the governing body for approval (with an agreed and timed plan for eliminating any deficit in accordance with the Scheme for Financing Schools).
6. To monitor income and expenditure throughout the year of all delegated and devolved funds against the annual budget plan, including Pupil Premium and where necessary, make recommendations to the governing body.
7. To establish and regularly monitor a three year financial plan using the latest available information as required in SFVS.
8. To consider unofficial funds information provided by the headteacher including

• Details of the unofficial funds which are in existence or have existed during the year, indicating the general purpose of each fund;
• As soon as possible after the end of the accounting year a summary of the accounts of each unofficial fund signed by the headteacher and the auditor appointed by the governing body;
• Confirmation that the headteacher has submitted the unofficial school funds information to the county council in the required format.

Note: The governing body of a school must spend the school’s official funds “for the purposes of the school”. This means making educational provision for pupils on roll at the school.

An unofficial fund is any fund, other than official school funds, which is controlled either wholly or in part by the Headteacher or other members of the staff by reason of their employment in the school. The county council has no direct responsibility for their management and use. The headteacher is responsible to the school governors for any unofficial funds and the use to which they are put.

1. To access, review and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLA) and to make decisions in respect of SLAs if above the limit delegated to the headteacher under internal financial regulations.
2. Approve, monitor and review all finance based policies on behalf of the governing body, including, but not limited to, those related to Charges & Remissions, Lettings and Governors’ Expenses
3. To contribute to the School Development/Improvement Plan including consideration of the longer term resource requirements of the school.
4. To consider the appropriate level of reserves and balances taking account of guidance produced by the county council.
5. To consider audit reports and other relevant reports and make recommendations to the governing body.
6. To consider appropriate arrangements to meet the Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS).
7. To consider and advise on any financial matter referred to it by the governing body.
8. To respond, on behalf of the governing body, to any consultations relating to the Scheme of Delegation or the Funding of Schools.

STAFFING

Responsibilities

1. To prepare staff policies for approval by the governing body.
2. In conjunction with the headteacher, to draw up a staffing structure and to review it annually.
3. To ensure that all the procedures relating to the recruitment, selection and appointment of staff are in place and that they are kept under review following any changes in legislation. This includes ensuring that the governing body adheres to the requirement for at least one member of each selection panel to have received training in safer recruitment.
4. To ensure that all procedures for the appointment of teaching staff and key support staff are carried out, in accordance with agreed arrangements and to delegate to the Headteacher and one committee member the appointment of all other support staff.
5. To delegate to the headteacher all provision of supply cover of under one term’s duration.
6. To ensure that consultations take place as required (e.g. over pay policy) with all staff or with recognised trade unions.
7. To ensure that appropriate job descriptions are in place.
8. To check that the arrangements for staff appraisal (performance management) are in place and being developed.
9. To monitor the programme of staff development and training and ensure it meets the needs of the School Development/Improvement Plan and of the staff.
10. To receive regular reports on staff absence, if not already reported to the full governing body.
11. Review annually the unit total of the school and the effect, if any on the ISR

NOTE
The appointment of a headteacher or deputy headteacher is not a function of this committee.

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE / PREMISES

The governing body’s responsibilities for health and safety may be carried out by:

• a Health and Safety committee
• including the health and safety remit within the terms of reference of another committee
• appointing a Health and Safety governor with designated responsibilities.

The governing body’s responsibilities for health and safety are often incorporated in the remit of the Premises committee. A further committee may be required by the Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations 1977, which states that if two union members formally request a safety committee to be set up, this must be done within three months. Representation on this committee is usually from the school staff. In any event, the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 extends the right of consultation on health and safety matters to all workers, not just those represented by trade union representatives.

Objectives

The objectives are broadly similar:

1.  Prepare and review Health and Safety Policy
2. Study accident reports and statistics
3. Examine safety inspection reports
4. Analyse and implement information provided by the LA
5. Develop safe systems of work
6. Determine risk assessments
7. Promote and review safety culture
8. Communicate health and safety issues to all concerned
9. Identify training requirements
10. Act as a school safety forum

In this document the health and safety remit has been included in that of the Premises committee as outlined below.

PREMISES COMMITTEE

Responsibilities

1. To exercise delegated responsibility for the condition, repair, extension or alteration of premises.
2. To inspect annually the premises and grounds and prepare a statement of priorities for maintenance and development for the approval of the governing body.
3. To advise the governing body on major projects deemed to be necessary or appropriate.
4. To work with relevant partners and consultants to ensure that new buildings and improvements, as agreed with the governing body, are progressed and where appropriate that the payments are made.
5. To act on behalf of the governing body in monitoring the implementation and progress of all building related plans.
6. To monitor the maintenance and upkeep of the school premises and grounds.
7. Where it is the responsibility of the governing body, to make recommendations to the governing body on the appointment of consultants or the providers of premises related services.
8. To determine the use of the school premises outside school session time including advice to the governing body on a possible charging policy which must be determined by the governing body.
9. To provide support and guidance to the headteacher on all matters relating to the school premises and grounds, security and health and safety.
10. To ensure that arrangements are in place for the dissemination of health and safety information to all building users, including staff, pupils and visitors.
11. To review the school’s health and safety policy as and when required and to advise, along with the headteacher, the governing body with regard to its compliance with health and safety regulations.
12. To monitor accident reports and fire drills and where appropriate recommend and take advice on remedial action.
13. To ensure the school complies with health and safety regulations, including that a regular audit of risk assessment is undertaken and to take action where necessary.
14. To promote co-operation between all employees at the school to achieve and to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for staff and pupils.
15. To examine safety inspection reports and to make recommendations where remedial action is required.
16. To be mindful of the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.