Governor Members

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called to His purpose."

Romans 8:28

The Governors have a vital part to play in the life of our school. They are closely involved in many aspects of school life including finance, curriculum, personnel and building issues.

All parents of children in school have the opportunity to take part in the election for the Parent Governors positions at the end of their four year term of office.

At Aspull Church Primary School, we are very fortunate to have a Governing Body who take a keen interest in the school, and whose support is vital for its future.

Our Chair of Governors: Sarah Sutton


Our Vice Chair of the Governors: Fay Lamb

Our Pupil Premium Governor: Ben Winstanley

 

  • Governors

    The Governing Body has a general responsibility to ensure that school is run effectively, acting within the framework of the legislation and the policies of the Local Authority (LA). They are responsible to parents and the LA, for the way the school is run. They offer guidance to the Headteacher who is responsible for the day to day management of the school. The School Governing Body meets at least once every half term.


    The School Governing Body is an important link between parents, the school, the LA and the community. School Governors have legal duties, powers and responsibilities. They can only act together, they can not act individually.

  • Governors Team

    Mrs S Sutton          Chair                    


    Mrs F Lamb            Vice Chair            


    Mr H Smout           Headteacher        


    Mrs A Appleton     Clerk


    Governors are appointed to:

    • Decide what is taught
    • Set standards of behaviour
    • Interview, select and employ all staff
    • Decide how the school budget is spent
    • Be responsible for the upkeep of the building

    Our school Governors include:

    • Local Council representatives
    • Parents
    • A teacher at the school
    • A non teaching member of staff at the school
    • The Headteacher
    • Community Governors
    • Sponsored Governors

    The Parent Governor must:

    • Have a child in school
    • Be elected by parents of the school
    • Serve for 4 years

  • Governing Body Organisation

    Pay Committee


    Sarah Sutton - Foundation Governor

    Stephanie Bateson - Parent Governor

    Hannah Power - Foundation Governor


    Ad Hoc Committee


    Pupil Discipline; General Complaints; Staff Dismissal/Grievance/Appeals Committee:Three governors with no prior knowledge of the subject matter would be called to form these committees.


    Headteacher Performance Management Reviewers


    Sarah Sutton - Foundation Governor

    Rebecca McCarren- Foundation Governor

    Fay Lamb - Parent Governor


    Specific Responsibilities


    Languages - Fay Lamb

    British Values/Protected Characteristics & Music - Andrea Knight

    Computing & DT - Hannah Power

    English & Curriculum - 

    Reading, Phonics & Art - Stephanie Bateson

    RE & PSHE- Richard Towle

    Science - Rebecca McCarren

    History & Geography - 

    Maths & PE - Stephanie Bateson

    Child Protection/Safeguarding- Hannah Power

    EYFS- Hannah Power

    Children Looked After/Pupil Premium - 

    Compliance (GDPR/ Health & Safety & Website)- Andrea Knight

    Sport Premium- Stephanie Bateson

    SEND* - Sarah Sutton

    Wellbeing- Rebecca McCarren

    Attendance- Hannah Power


    Staff Governor- Mrs V Redfern


     *statutory

  • Meet our Chair of Governors

    Sarah Sutton- Chair of Governors


    "I became a Methodist Foundation governor in 2015, and am currently Chair of our Governing Body. In my role as governor, I have key responsibility for Safeguarding, as well 2 subject areas, maths and music.


    David and I have 2 boys, who both attended Aspull Church school. I’ve worked for the NHS for over 20 years combining two very different roles, Prescribing Analyst and Management Accountant.


    I’m passionate about supporting and contributing to our school community, in order to ensure that both children and staff are able to shine like stars, to achieve and make a difference in the world, knowing that with God, all things are possible."