Governors
Governors at Oldfield Primary
They are the strategic leaders of our schools and have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets the best possible education. For maintained schools this is reflected in the law, which states that the purpose of maintained school governing bodies is to ‘conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement at the school’.
In all types of schools, governing bodies should have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:
a. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
b. Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
c. Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
Members of the Governing Body
(Vice) Acting Chair Mr Andy Evans
LA Governor Mr Simon Barrowcliff
Co-Opted Governor Mrs Pauline Cox
Co-Opted Governor Mrs Nicky Gregory
Parent Governor Mr Daryn Simon
Parent Governor Mrs Jane Thomas
Staff Mrs Fiona Wheatcroft
Co-opted Mrs Nikki Bailey
Clerk Mrs Carena Graham- Benson
Governor responsibilities
Looked After Children – Mr D Simon
Safeguarding – Mrs Cox
SEND – Mr Simon
Pupil Premium – Mr Simon
Sports Premium – Mr Barrowcliff
You may not realise what the Governing Body does: As a group of volunteers from various backgrounds they are responsible for the close monitoring of the school. They work with the Head and the staff to shape the direction for the school – financial, curriculum and staffing. They further monitor the steps that are taken – and the effectiveness of any subsequent actions.
The Governing Body must contain the following: Individuals appointed by the Local Authority (CWAC); individuals invited by the Body from the Community; Parents voted for in an election; volunteers from school Staff.
The majority of Oldfield Governors also have children at the school. This gives an excellent representation throughout the year groups.
Acting Chair of Governors – Mr Andy Evans can be contacted on chair@oldfield.cheshire.sch.uk