St. Bede's Catholic Junior School
Our Governing Body
Governors have an important part to play in raising school standards. The role of the governing board is absolutely key to the effectiveness of a school.
School governors provide strategic leadership and accountability in schools. Each individual governor is a member of a Governing Body, which is established in law as a corporate body.
The role of the Governing Body is a strategic one. Its key functions are to:
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set the aims and objectives for the school
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set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
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set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
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monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
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be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
The headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the Governing Body. The Governing Body meet twice per term. The Governing Body delegates responsibility to the Finance and Resource Committee. The Terms of Reference can be downloaded below.
Our Governoring Body
| Governor | Type | Appointment | Current Office term | Duties & Responsibilities |
| Paul Owen | Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 01/09/2019 |
06/07/2024 - 05/07/2028 |
Chair of Full Governing Body (FGB) Chair of Finance & Resource Committee. Chair of Headteacher's Performance Review Panel. Designated Governor for:
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| Julie Rourke | Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 16/03/2019 |
16/03/2023 – 15/03/27 |
Vice Chair to FGB. Clerk to Headteacher’s Performance Review Panel. Member of Finance & Resource Committee. Designated Governor for:
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| Anthony Hurst | Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 01/09/2024 |
01/09/2024 – 31/08/2028 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor for PE, Sports Premium & STEM |
| Denise Parker | Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 16/05/2022 |
16/05/2022 – 15/05/2026 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor of SEND |
| Matthew Baker |
Parent |
Nominated by parents 25/09/2024 |
25/09/2024 - 24/9/2028 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor for Humanities |
| Colette Handley | Parent |
Nominated by Parents 23/01/2024 |
23/01/2023- 22/01/2027 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor for Pupil Premium |
| Faith Housley | Headteacher |
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While in Post |
Designated Governor for Educational Visits. Designated Governor for Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing. |
| Lesley Harrington | Staff |
Elected by Staff 01/09/2022 |
01/09/2022 – 31/08/2026 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor for Training & Development. |
| Victoria Holden | Foundation |
Nominated by Parents 05/12/2023 |
05/12/2023 - 04/12/2027 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor for English & Creative |
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Sandra Baker |
L A Governor |
Nominated by LA 25/10/2023 |
25/10/2023 - 24/10/2027 | Member of Full Governing Body |
| Vacancy |
Foundation |
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Foundation |
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Mary Wynne (Resigned February 2025) |
Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 16/05/2022 |
16/05/2022 – 15/05/2026 |
Member of Full Governing Body Member of Finance & Resources Committee |
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Phil Glover (Resigned August 2024) |
Foundation Governor | Appointed by | 01/09/2020 - 31/08/2024 |
Member of Full Governing Body Member of Finance & Resource Committee Designated Governor for Health & Safety |
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Louise Davies (Resigned August 2024) |
Parent Governor |
Nominated by Parents 23/06/2021 |
23/06/2021 - 22/06/2025 |
Member of Full Governing Body |