On 1st July 2021, St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School joined Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (Companies House : 09940352). Details regarding the Members and Directors of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust can be obtained from www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk or bccet.org.uk
Chair of Governors: Helen Coates – St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Mill Road, Seaham, SR70HW
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- Our School Governors
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- Governor Committees
Name and Category | Start of Term | End of Term | Interests |
Helen Coates – Chair Foundation Governor | 6.9.16 | 31.8.20 | None |
Kelly Lamond – Vice Chair Foundation Governor | 26.11.18 | 25.11.22 | None |
Nicola Noble – Head Teacher | 1.9.15 | Ongoing… | None |
Elaine Parlett – Staff Governor | 6.2.18 | 5.2.22 | None |
Gayle Sumby – Local Authority Governor | 15.2.17 | 14.2.21 | None |
Victoria Bramley – Foundation Governor | 19.4.16 | 17.4.20 | None |
Eileen Calvert – Foundation Governor | 2.7.18 | 1.7.22 | None |
Tonia Gunn – Foundation Governor | 11.9.17 | 6.9.21 | None |
Rev M.A. Hastie – Foundation Governor | 1.9.16 | 31.8.20 | None |
Kelly Stokoe – Foundation Governor | 1.9.16 | 31.8.20 | None |
Maria Varley – Parent Governor | 24.11.17 | 23.11.21 | None |
Ian West – Parent Governor | 20.6.16 | 18.6.20 | None |
Paula McGann – Co-opted Governor | 19.10.15 | 18.10.19 | None |
Governor Responsibilities:
Governor Responsibilities:
English Mrs Maria Varley
Maths/Cultural education Humanities Mrs Helen Coates
Religious Education/Catholic life of the school Rev MA Hastie
SEND/Environment Mrs Gayle Sumby
Assessment Mrs Victoria Bramley
EYFS/Looked After Mrs Tonia Gunn
ICT/E-safety Mr Ian West
PE/Sport Mr Ian West
Data Protection Mr Ian West
Science/Technology Mrs Kelly Stokoe
Arts (Art/Music/Drama) Mrs Eileen Calvert
Safeguarding/Poverty Mrs Kelly Lamond
Rights Respecting Mrs Paula McGann
Appeals: Mrs Victoria Bramley, Rev M.A Hastie, Mrs Tonia Gunn, Mrs Kelly Stokoe
School and Community: Mrs Paula McGann, Mrs Kelly Stokoe, Mrs Gayle Sumby, Mrs Elaine Parlett, Mrs Maria Varley
Finance, Premises and Grounds: Rev M.A Hastie, Mrs Maria Varley, Mrs Paula McGann, Mrs Gayle Sumby, Mr Ian West
Pay Review/Capability: Miss Eileen Calvert, Mrs Helen Coates, Mrs Kelly Lamond, Mrs Nicola Noble, Mrs Gayle Sumby
Personnel: Mrs Helen Coates, Rev M.A Hastie, Mrs Paula McGann, Mr Ian West, Mrs Elaine Parlett
Admissions: Miss Eileen Calvert, Mrs Paula McGann, Mrs Nicola Noble, Mrs Helen Coates
The Finance, Premises & Grounds CommitteeMrs Elaine Parlett, Mrs Paula McGann, Mrs Gayle Sumby, Mr Ian West, Mrs Maria Varley Chair: Ian West Terms of Reference: · In conjunction with the Headteacher to draft and propose the first formal budget plan of the financial year for approval by the full Governing Body. · Establish and maintain an up-to-date three year financial plan, taking into account priorities in the School Improvement Plan, roll projection and signals from central government and the LA regarding future years’ budget. · Ensure that priorities detailed within the School Improvement Plan are appropriately costed and are reflected in the annual budget. · Monitor the budget position statement to identify and address any anomalies from the anticipated position and report termly to the full Governing Body. · Review and monitor outstanding debts and action taken. · Monitor and approve virements and expenditure over the Headteacher’s delegated limit. · Appraise and approve spending decisions where competitive quotations or tenders are required. · Ensure the school operates within the financial regulations of the Local Authority and the requirements of the DfE Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS). · Approve annually the Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) submission prior to the 31 March deadline and monitor the implementation of any identified actions. · Monitor expenditure of all voluntary funds held on behalf of the Governing Body by review of an audited annual statement of income and expenditure. · Annually review the outcomes of the asset register stock check and approve the disposal of obsolete items. · Ensure appropriate use of the Early Years Premium, Pupil Premium, Sports Premium, Year 7 Catch-Up Premium. · Review and monitor the school’s website to ensure that it is accessible and fully compliant with current DfE requirements. · Review and monitor all financial policies including lettings, charging and remissions and expenses policies. · Consider and promote income generation. · Annually review income generated from contracts and lettings; oversee the use of premises by outside users. · Where necessary, monitor and review Wrap Around Care provision including review of annual income and expenditure statements where applicable. · Ensure all appropriate insurances are in place. · Annually review and approve the school’s Financial Procedures Manual. · Monitor service level agreements annually and make decisions in respect of service level agreements ensuring value for money. · Make decisions on expenditure following recommendations from other committees. · Ensure pay decisions can be appropriately funded. · Ensure as far as is practical that health and safety issues are appropriately funded in accordance with agreed priorities. · Annually review financial benchmarking data. · Monitor the implementation of actions arising from the Internal Audit report or of a financial nature from other inspection regime reports. Premises: · Establish, review and monitor the Health and Safety Policy ensuring that the school meets health and safety requirements. · Ensure actions are taken in respect of relevant health and safety legislation. · Ensure that premises and the learning environment are maintained and are fit for purpose. · Provide support and guidance for the Headteacher and Governing Body on all matters relating to the maintenance and development of the premises and grounds, including health and safety. · Ensure that an annual inspection of the premises and grounds is undertaken and a report received identifying any issues. Inform the Governing Body of the report and set out a proposed order of priorities for maintenance and development for the approval of the Governing Body. · Ensure professional surveys and emergency works are arranged as necessary. · Oversee the use of premises by outside users. · Establish and keep under review an Accessibility Plan and an Asset Management/Building Development Plan. · Monitor data on accidents and incidents.
MEETINGS: at least termly QUORUM: 3 DISQUALIFICATIONS: where there may be a conflict of or a pecuniary interest |
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Personnel CommitteeMrs Helen Coates, Fr M A Hastie, Mrs Paula McGann, Mrs Elaine Parlett, Mr Ian West Chair: Helen Coates Terms of Reference:
MEETINGS: when necessary QUORUM: 3 DISQUALIFICATIONS: where there may be a conflict of or a pecuniary interest Delegation to the HeadteacherSchool Staffing (England) Regulations 2009. Appointment: The Governing Body can delegate the power to appoint outside the leadership group to:
Delegate to the Headteacher as above for:
Dismissals: Governing Body delegates to Headteacher responsibility for the dismissal of:
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Pay Review (First)/Capability CommitteeMiss Eileen Calvert, Mrs Helen Coates, Mrs Kelly Lamond, Mrs Nicola Noble, Mrs Gayle Sumby Chair: Helen Coates Terms of Reference: · Annually agree the Teachers’ Pay Policy. · Act in accordance with the Teachers’ Pay Policy when carrying out the annual review of teachers’ salaries. · Report to the Finance and Premises Committee on pay review related expenditure. · Consider any requests made in accordance with personnel policies e.g. flexible working, leave of absence etc. (unless delegated to the Headteacher). · Make any decisions under the personnel procedures adopted by the Governing Body e.g. disciplinary, grievance, ill-health, capability etc. (Unless delegated to the Headteacher). · Deal with matters relating to staffing reductions. MEETINGS: at least annually QUORUM: 3 DISQUALIFICATIONS: Headteacher; Chair of Governors (if have prior knowledge); where there may be a conflict of interest; any Governor whose spouse/partner is involved; staff (annual pay review and matters relating to staffing reductions) |
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Admissions Committee (Voluntary Aided Schools only)Miss Eileen Calvert, Mrs Helen Coates, Mrs Paula McGann, Mrs Nicola Noble Chair: Eileen Calvert Terms of Reference:
MEETINGS: when required QUORUM: 3 DISQUALIFICATIONS: Associate members may not vote. |
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Children’s School & Community CommitteeECM areas- Be Healthy, Staying Safe, Enjoy and Achieve, Economic Wellbeing Mrs Paula McGann, Mrs Elaine Parlett, Mrs Kelly Stokoe, Mrs Gayle Sumby, Mrs Maria Varley Chair: Gayle Sumby Terms of Reference
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Meetings: At least termly. Disqualifications: None. |
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Appeals CommitteeMrs Victoria Bramley, Mrs Tonia Gunn, Rev M.A. Hastie, Mrs Kelly Stokoe. Chair: Victoria Bramley Terms of Reference: · Consider any appeal against a decision made under the personnel procedures adopted by the Governing Body. · Consider any appeal against a decision made by the First/Pay Review Committee during the annual review of teachers’ salaries. · Consider any appeal against selection for redundancy through a staffing reduction process. · Consider complaints against the school in accordance with the agreed school Complaints Procedure. MEETINGS: as and when required. QUORUM: Must have at least the same number of Governors as were present at the original hearing. DISQUALIFICATIONS: Headteacher; Chair of Governors (if have prior knowledge); any Governor involved in the original hearing; where there may be a conflict of interest; any Governor whose spouse/partner is involved; staff (appeals in relation to salary or staffing reduction decisions) |
VIREMENT and EXPENDITURE LIMITS
Virement Limits | Expenditure Limits | ||
Limit set for Headteacher without prior written approval of Chair or Governing Body | £1,000 | Any items of expenditure up to | £5,000 |
Limit set for Headteacher with approval from Chair of Governors | Between
£1,000 and 5,000 |
Above this limit if item was previously notified to the Governing Body. Prior Governing Body approval to be sought outside of this limit. | £5,000 |
Prior Governing Body approval to be sought outside of this limit. | Above
£5,000 |
Limit set for the Headteacher without prior approval of the Governing Body for the specific item of expenditure. | Above
£5,000 |
NB Any goods/services purchased and works to be carried out are subject to Durham County Council Contract Procedure Rules (January 2014) for quotations.