Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA). A full list of governors is below with the date that their term as a school governor ends.
Governor Committee Structure
Chair of Governors: Mrs Louise Clark
Vice Chair of Governors: Mr Craig Stockwell and Mrs Rebecca Dixon
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Kitching
| Name | Position | Representing | Committee | Term of Office | Responsibilities | Registered Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Kitching | Headteacher | Staff | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 | 01/09/2015 - ongoing | Headteacher | Headteacher Wolsingham Primary School |
| Mr Michael Paterson | Staff | 1, 2 | 13/05/2021 – 12/05/2025 | SIP Priority 1, 3 and 4 | Teacher | |
| Mrs Louise Clark | Chair of Governors | Co-opted | 1, 2, 5 | 02/01/2024 – 01/01/2028 | SIP Priority 1, 3 and 4 English PE and Sports Premium | N/A |
| Miss Francine Moralee | Chair of Curriculum | Co-opted | 1, 3, 4, 6 | 02/02/2024 – 01/02/2028 | SIP Priority 1, 2 3 and 4 Safeguarding/ CIC & PCIC SEND Attendance | N/A |
| Mr Craig Stockwell | Vice Chair of Governors | Parent | 1, 2, 6 | 25/11/2022 - 24/11/2026 | SIP Priority 3, 4 and 6 EYFS Governor Training and Development | Child in School |
| Mrs Rebecca Dixon | Vice Chair of Governors Chair of Finance | Parent | 1, 2, 5 | 17/04/2023 - 16/03/2027 | SIP Priority 1, 2, 3 and 4 SEND Pupil Premium | Child in School |
| Dr Robert Bowron | Parent | Pending | Child in School | |||
| Mr Thomas Ashton | Parent | Pending | Children in School | |||
| Vacancy | Co-opted | |||||
| Vacancy | Co-opted | |||||
| Vacancy | Co-opted | |||||
| Vacancy | Authority |
The Role of the School Governor and Governing Bodies
The role of the school governor is demanding but very rewarding. School governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the Headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, they set the school’s aims and policies.
Governors have three main roles:
- To provide strategic direction for the school
- To act as a critical friend to the headteacher
- To ensure accountability
They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:
- Determining how the school’s budget is spent
- The appointing and dismissing of staff
- Hearing appeals and grievances
- Forming policy on the school’s curriculum and collective worship
- Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour and discipline
- Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
- Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
The Governing Body of Wolsingham Primary School adheres to the statutory guidance from the Department of 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 full document below:
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)
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.
Governor Attendance
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
Record of Attendance 2024-2025
| Name | Curriculum and Standards Committee 07.11.2024 | Headteacher Appraisal 14.11.2024 | Pay Review Committee 26.11.2024 | Finance and Premises Committee 28.11.2024 | Full Governing Body 5.12.2024 | Curriculum and Standards Committee 22.01.2025 | Finance and Premises Committee 06.02.2025 | Full Governing Body 06.03.2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Kitching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mrs Abby Ashcroft | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | Resigned |
| Mr Michael Paterson | ✓ | n/a | n/a | A/A | A/A | A/A | A/A | A/A |
| Mrs Louise Clark | ✓ | n/a | n/a | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Miss Francine Moralee | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | n/a | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mr Jason Howe | N | n/a | n/a | N | N | N | N | N |
| Mr Craig Stockwell | ✓ | n/a | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mrs Rebecca Dixon | A/A | n/a | ✓ | n/a | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Archived Attendance
You can view our archived attendance on our website.
Committee Terms of Reference
Committees
1 = Curriculum and Standards
2 = Finance and Premises
3 = Personnel
4 = Headteacher’s Performance Review
5 = Appeals
6 = First/Pay Review
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