Welcome to the Governors' section!

St Ann's Governing body oversees the school's management and aims to ensure that all children at the school get the best possible education and are able to make the most of all the opportunities that come their way.  It is made up of staff from the school, parents of children at the school, foundation governors appointed by the Diocese, and representatives from the local council.

 

If you would like to contact our Chair of Governors' please email p.giblin@st-antonys.com

 

GOVERNOR’S CODE OF CONDUCT

As St. Ann’s Governors, we should:

• Attend committee and full governing body meetings on a regular basis.  If an individual governor cannot attend they should either contact the school or governor services with a reason for their absence.  Three absences without a reason from full governing body meetings will result in an individual governor being relieved of their role.
• Be fully informed of the documentation provided before committee and full governing body meetings.
• If governors are absent from any meeting but would like to raise an issue regarding the information provided.  They should contact either the Chair or the school at the earliest possible moment.
• Governors should raise matters / questions regarding policies and procedures at the committee stage rather than the full governing body meeting.
• Give support, advice and help to the school.
• Take a real pride in the school and the achievements of its pupils and staff.
• Work on and agree general school policies and the School Improvement Plan.
• Work in partnership with the staff for the benefit of the school.
• Give advance notice of an intention to visit the school, if only to be certain that the most appropriate members of staff are available.
• Maintain confidentiality – from time to time items of a confidential nature will be discussed and it is essential that confidentiality is maintained.
• Never comment to the press, LA Officers or Councillors, gossip in the community, or challenge members of staff even though feelings are strong over a particular issue.  In the first instance we report any concerns of fears direct to the Head and / or the Chair.
• Refrain from using our privileged position as a governor to discuss or gain an advantage for our own children.  If we wish to discuss your children, then we should approach the school in the same way as any other parent.
• Study recommendations made by the Head and staff, question the recommendations, and be constructive in any criticism.
• Accept and act on collective decisions of the Governing Body.
• Join in with staff dealing with current issues of importance, particularly where a lay opinion would be an advantage.
• Take every opportunity to promote the school in all aspects.
• Participate in the appointment of Head Teacher and Deputy Head (and other staff as requested by the Head Teacher).
• Participate in school activities in particular those which promote the school.
• Participate in training sessions – listen to what is happening in other schools and nationally to identify any improvements we could suggest to your governors.
• Be prepared to examine critically the school’s accounts and budget statements and participate in discussions and decision making in all areas of the school’s finances.

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Governing Body of St. Ann’s is committed to fulfilling the following roles.

 

To provide a strategic view:

• By keeping under review the broad framework of the school as outlined in the Mission Statement.
• By focusing upon the key issues of raising standards of achievement, high expectations and the provision of effective teaching and learning.
• To act as a critical friend:
• By providing support, advice and information.
• To ensure accountability:
• By ensuring that the Head Teacher and staff report to the Governing Body on the school’s performance by answering for the actions of governors, head teachers and staff to parents, the local community and the Diocese.

 

The Governing Body will strive to be effective by:

• Being professional in outlook
• Working as a team
• Establishing good relationships with the Head Teacher.
• Effectively using available time
• Running effective meetings
• Knowing the school
• Involving themselves in training and development

 

The Governing Body needs to take a strategic role, act as a critical friend to the School and be accountable for its decisions. It should set aims and objectives and agree, monitor and review policies, targets and priorities

 

Committee structure for Academic year 2023/2024

 

Governor	Nominating Authority	Term of office start	Term of office ends
Staff Governor
Rebecca Nelson		17 May 2021	16 May 2025
Local Authority Governor
Cllr Jane Slater	Trafford	18 Jun 2022	17 Jun 2026
Headteacher
Maria Noctor
Parent Governors
Miss Gemma Tyrer		13 Feb 2020	12 Feb 2024
Foundation Governors
Mr Paul Giblin (Chair)		24 Oct 2020	23 Oct 2024
Mr Ambrose Henderson (Vice Chair)		1 Jun 2021	31 May 2025
Rev Fr Gerald Murphy		1 Sep 2021	31 Aug 2025
Mr Patrick Gallagher		1 Sep 2023	31 Aug 2027
Mrs Fiona McDonald Naughton		19 Oct 2020	18 Oct 2024
Mr Peter Kerr		13 May 2023	12 May 2027
Mrs Margaret Cunniffe		5 Apr 2022	4 Apr 2026

 

None of our Governor's are listed as barred re: Section 128.

 

Committees

 

Committee	Membership
Curriculum & Staffing	Paul Giblin (Chair) Maria Noctor Ambrose Henderson Peter Kerr Fiona McDonald Naughton Rebecca Nelson
Finances Premises, Health & Safety	Ambrose Henderson (Chair) Maria Noctor Paul Giblin Jane Slater Father Ged Murphy Peter Kerr Patrick Gallagher
Appeals Committee	Paul Giblin Ambrose Henderson
Headteacher Performance Management	Paul Giblin Ambrose Henderson
Admissions	Maria Noctor Paul Giblin Father Ged Murphy

 

 

Full Governing Body Meeting Attendance 2022 – 2023
Autumn 2022	100%
Spring 2023	77%
Summer 2023	70%
Full Governing Body Meeting Attendance 2023 - 2024
Autumn 2023	75%
Spring 2024
Summer 2024
Autumn 2024
Spring 2025
Summer 2025
Committee Meeting Attendance
Curriculum & Staffing	Autumn 2022	89%
Finance, Premises and Health & Safety	Autumn 2022	74%
Curriculum & Staffing	Spring 2023	80%
Finance, Premises and Health & Safety	Spring 2023	82%
Curriculum & Staffing	Summer 2023	78%
Finance, Premises and Health & Safety	Summer 2023	82%
Curriculum & Staffing	Autumn 2023	78%
Finance, Premises and Health & Safety	Autumn 2023	67%
Curriculum & Staffing	Spring 2024
Finance, Premises and Health & Safety	Spring 2024
Curriculum & Staffing	Summer 2024
Finance, Premises and Health & Safety	Summer 2024