Our Governing Body
The role of the governing body is a strategic one with three core functions:
- setting strategic direction
- creating robust accountability
- ensuring best use of financial resources
The work of the governing body is driven by the school improvement plan. Discussions, decisions and actions for governors focus on school finance, staffing matters, use and condition of premises, pupils' wellbeing, curriculum, data and assessment, working with stakeholders, admissions and organisational changes.
The full governing body must meet at least three times per academic year but most meet more frequently through committee meetings. There is an expectation that governors will also undertake monitoring visits into school to find out more about the school throughout the year. Governors work closely with the headteacher and make decisions collectively as a team.
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, please contact our Head of Governance, Steven Dawson - S.Dawson@ncdat.org.uk
Our Governors
|
Name |
Appointed by / type |
Term from |
Term to |
Special responsibility role
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Tom Urwin |
Headteacher |
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Bernadette Atkinson |
Governor |
14 Dec 2022 |
13 Dec 2026 |
Link Governor for English |
|
Angela Blake |
Governor |
25 June 2025 |
24 June 2026 |
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|
Sally Castling |
Governor |
04 Oct 2023 |
3 Oct 2027 |
Link Governor for Geography and History |
|
Claire Collins |
Staff (Support) Governor |
19 Jun 2023 |
18 Jun 2027 |
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Amy Cross |
Parent Governor |
25 June 2025 |
24 June 2026 |
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Nicola Dooher |
Governor |
25 June 2025 |
24 June 2026 |
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Neil Jukes |
Parent Governor |
01 Jan 2023 |
31 Dec 2024 |
Vice-Chair; Link Governor for Science |
|
Paul Hillary |
Governor |
09 Oct 2024 |
08 Oct 2028 |
Link Governor for SEND, Pupil Premium and Inclusion |
|
Wendy Verheij |
Governor |
25 June 2025 |
24 June 2026 |
|
Register of Interests
| Governor |
Date Appointed |
Category |
Interests Declared |
| Bernadette Atkinson | 14 Dec 2022 | Governor | None |
| Angela Blake | 25 June 2025 | Governor | None |
| Sally Castling | 04 Oct 2023 | Governor | None |
| Claire Collins | 19 Jun 2023 | Staff (Support) Governor | Mother to a daughter in Sixth Form (from 09/09/2024 to current) |
| Amy Cross | 25 June 2025 | Parent Governor | None |
| Nicola Dooher | 25 June 2025 | Governor | Associate Governor Shotton Primary School (from 1 September 2020) |
| Neil Jukes | 01 Jan 2023 | Parent Governor | None |
| Paul Hillary | 09 Oct 2024 | Governor |
Delta Independent School, AP used by the trust. Catchgate Primary, Wife works as SENDCo Consett Academy, 2 nieces attend (all from 01/09/2024 to current) |
| Wendy Verheij | 25 June 2025 | Governor |
None |
| Governor |
Date Appointed |
Leaving Date |
Category |
Interests Declared |
| Aimey Adamson | 13 December 2022 | 10 September 2025 | Governor | Vice Principal Middlesbrough College (from 13/12/2021 to current) |
| Peter Owens | 14 Oct 2021 | 02 Sep 2024 | Governor | None |
Record of Attendance
2024-2025
|
Governor |
4 November 2024 |
17 March 2025 |
23 June 2025 |
|
Aimey Adamson |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Bernadette Atkinson |
Apologies Accepted |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Sally Castling |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Claire Collins |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Paul Hilary |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
|
Neil Jukes |
Attended |
Did not attend – no apologies received |
Attended |
2023-2024
| Governor | 6th November 2023 | 26th February 2024 | 3rd June 2024 |
| Aimey Adamson | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Bernadette Atkinson | Apologies Accepted | Attended | Attended |
| Sally Castling | Attended | Did not attend – no apologies received | Did not attend – no apologies received |
| Claire Collins | Attended | Attended | Did not attend – no apologies received |
| Neil Jukes | Attended | Did not attend – no apologies received | Attended |
| Vaila Somerville | Attended | Attended | N/A |
| Peter Owens | Attended | Attended | Attended |