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, Victoria Miller - V.Miller@ncdat.org.uk
Our Governors
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Name |
Appointed by / type |
Term from |
Term to |
Special responsibility role
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Tom Urwin |
Headteacher |
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Aimey Adamson |
Governor |
13 Dec 2022 |
12 Dec 2026 |
Chair; Link Governor on Safeguarding |
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Bernadette Atkinson |
Governor |
14 Dec 2022 |
13 Dec 2026 |
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Sally Castling |
Governor |
04 Oct 2023 |
3 Oct 2027 |
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Claire Collins |
Staff (Support) Governor |
19 Jun 2023 |
18 Jun 2027 |
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Neil Jukes |
Parent Governor |
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Vice-Chair |
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Paul Hillary |
Governor |
09 Oct 2024 |
08 Oct 2028 |
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governors consett october 2023.pdf