Welcome to the governors’ page of Masham Church of England (VA) School. This page will tell you about our governors and their role in school.
Membership
The membership of our Governing Body is comprised of parents, school staff, and individuals connected to the local church and community.
The role of the Governing Body
The school governors are the strategic leaders of our school, and they have a key role in ensuring that each child thrives and receives the best possible education. Their core functions are:
- To set the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- To hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school, and the performance management of staff;
- To appoint the staff, agree the budget and make sure the school’s money is well spent.
Our governors bring a wide breadth of experience and expertise to our school. They know the school: its strengths and challenges, the data about progress and attainment, the staff and pupils, the parents and the community. They oversee the School Development Plan that identifies our priorities for the year, and drives change to improve outcomes for our pupils.
The structure of the Governing Body
The Governing Body meets once a month, and makes collective decisions. Governors take on individual responsibilities as Lead Governors in relation to specific school priorities and areas. This involves Lead Governors visiting the school, and a linked member of staff, on a regular basis, to find out more about their area and to be involved in developing, supporting and monitoring. Lead Governors also visit classes and talk to pupils to learn more about the school. Lead Governors feedback to the full Governing Body to keep all governors informed about progress, be made aware of any concerns that require addressing, and successes to be celebrated.
Governors Attendance at Meetings
Jim Dalton Chair of Governors
Foundation - Masham PCC
Term of Office:
September 2020 – August 2024
Register of Interests:
None
Susan Briggs Vice-Chair of Governors
Foundation - Diocese of Leeds
Term of Office:
October 2018 – September 2026
Register of Interests:
None
Fiona Lawson-Ross
Headteacher from 24 April 2017
Term of Office:
Ex-officio
Register of Interests:
None
Rosalind Arnold
Foundation -Masham PCC
Term of Office:
September 2020- August 2024
Register of Interests:
Grandparent of pupil
Natalie Nicholson
Parent Governor
Term of Office:
September 2022 – September 2026
Register of Interests:
Parent of pupil
Cate Lawton
Staff Governor
Term of Office:
May 2023 – May 2037
Register of Interests:
None
Sue Johnson
Foundation - Diocese of Leeds
Term of Office:
October 2017 – October 2025
Register of Interests:
None
Sue Gill
Foundation - Masham PCC
Term of Office:
February 2023 – February 2027
Register of Interests:
None
Rev Sian Lawton
Foundation - Diocese of Leeds
Term of Office :
Register of Interests:
None
Rev Jane Ball
Ex-Oficio
Term of Office :
Register of Interests:
None
Local Authority
Term of Office:
Vacant Position
Register of interests
None