Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
The purpose of the Governing Body is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. Its three core functions are:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure money is well spent.
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Hutton Henry CofE Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department for Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools.
For further information please view or download the documents below.
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)
Governor Code of Conduct Document
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Governing Body Committee Structure
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term of Office Start Date | Term of Office End Date | Committee | Responsibilities | Register of Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Gibbins -Headteacher | Staff | 01/09/2015 | N/A | Curriculum and Standards Finance and Premises Staffing Pupil Discipline | |||
| Hannah Davis | Staff | School Governing Body | 04/10/2021 | 03/10/2025 | |||
| Paul DeBrett-Watson - Chair | Local Authority | School Governing Body | 11/02/2021 | 10/02/2025 | Appeals (Chair) Curriculum and Standards (Chair) Finance, Premises & Staffing Headteacher's Performance Review (Chair) Pupil Discipline (Chair) Staffing (Chair) | ||
| Mike Davison | Foundation | Diocese | 03/05/2018 | 02/05/2026 | Curriculum and Standards Headteacher's Performance Review Appeals | Chair of Governors at St Aiden's Church of England Academy, Darlington. Clerk of St Hild and St Bede Trust. Educational Consultant |
|
| Clare Shakespeare-Watts | Co-opted | Co-opted | 05/03/2020 | 04/03/2024 | Finance and Premises First/Pay Review Headteacher's Performance Review | ||
| Revd. Jane Grieve | Foundation | Diocese | 07/12/2021 | 06/12/2025 | Appeals Finance, Premises and Staffing | ||
| Dawn Taylor | Parent | Parents | 20/10/2021 | 20/10/2025 | Curriculum and Standards First/Pay Review | ||
| Ryan Carter | Parent | Parent | 29/03/2022 | 28/03/2026 | Curriculum and Standards | ||
| Daniel Anderson | Parent | Parent | 29/03/2022 | 28/03/2026 | Finance, Premises and Staffing | ||
| Sally Clark | Parents | Parents | 06/06/2018 | 05/06/2022 | Finance, Premises and Staffing First/Pay Review | ||
| Emma Neary | Parent | Parent | 08/6/2022 | 07/06/2026 | Curriculum and Standards |
Schools are required to display a record of Governor attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
KEY
✓ – Attended meeting
A/A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
n/a – Not a member of the committee
Governor Attendance
Record of Governor Attendance 2021-2022
| Name | FGB Meeting 20/10/21 | FGB Meeting 6/4/22 | FGB Meeting 29/6/22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Gibbins | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hannah Davis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paul DeBrett-Watson (Chair) | ✓ | ✓ | A/A |
| Mike Davison | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clare Shakespeare-Watts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rev. Jane Grieve | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sally Clark | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dawn Taylor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ryan Carter | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Daniel Anderson | ✓ | N |
