St. Mark’s Church of England Primary School

Oxenholme Lane, Natland, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7QH.    Phone: 015395 60719.    email: (click on) admin[at]st-marks.cumbria.sch.uk

Headteacher:

Mr. Peter Barfoot

Deputy:

Mrs. June Grant

School Business Manager:

Mrs. Mary Illingworth

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Kendal Primary Partnership

Meet our Governing Body . . .

The St Mark’s Governing Body is a team with a corporate identity working closely with the Headteacher to make key decisions vital to the successful running of the school. It is ultimately accountable for the performance of the school. In a voluntary aided (VA) school such as St Mark’s the Governing Body is made up of a majority of Foundation (Church appointed) Governors with the overall responsibility of developing and maintaining the distinctive Christian character of the school

The Governing Body of St Mark’s:

• is the employer of the school staff
• is the admitting authority
• has responsibility for collective worship and RE
• appoints the Headteacher
• helps make decisions that directly affect the education and well-being of the pupils through support and challenge ( the Headteacher has responsibility for leading and managing the school on a day-to-day basis)
• plays an important role in improving standards throughout the school by monitoring standards and performance
• approves and monitors the school budget.

The Governing Body works to develop the skills and experience necessary to

• support the Headteacher and teaching staff
• provide a sounding board for their innovative ideas
• challenge  them to perform at their absolute best  
• support them in a demanding role.

The Governing Body consists of Foundation governors (appointed by the Church and Diocese), Parent governors (elected by the parent community), Staff governors (elected by the school staff) and a Local Authority appointed governor. Each member of the Governing Body serves a term of 4 years.

Governors’ Terms of Office and Business Interests

Governing Body Register of Attendance

The Full Governing Body meets together every half term. Each governor also sits on at least one of the committees, which also meet every half term.

Minutes (t.b.a): May 23, 2019

Approved Minutes: October 4, 2018

Approved Minutes: February 6, 2019

Next Meeting: t.b.a

Main Governing Body Committees;

1. Teaching, Learning &  Assessment:

responsible for the quality of teaching, learning and pupil progress and attainment

Members of the Governing Body are always willing to discuss any issues with members of the school community. We can be contacted through the school office.

3. Community & Welfare:

responsible for pupil and staff welfare, partnerships with other organisations and school admissions

2. Leadership & Management:

responsible for finance, staffing and all aspects of the school premises, including building and grounds

Governing Body Membership Nov. 2019

Governing Body Instrument of Governance Nov. 2019

Teaching, Learning &  Assessment Committee Terms of Reference

Leadership & Management H&S Committee Terms of Reference

Community & Welfare Committee Terms of Reference

Leadership & Management Finance Committee Terms of Reference