School Governors
Governing Body
The remit for the Governing Body is to:
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and it's pupils and the performance management of staff
- Oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure it's money is well spent
Governing Body Composition:
| Type of Governor | No. |
| Headteacher | 1 |
| Local Authority | 1 |
| Foundation | 6 |
| Parent | 2 |
| Staff | 1 |
2022-2023
St Mary's Catholic High School
Constitution
If Spaces are shown in the table below, this indicates places within the constitution which can optionally be filled. Where Vacancies are shown this indicates places within the constitution which should be filled.
Mrs C Hughes resigned from post 31st August 2023 |
Declaration of Interests
| Name of Governor | Details of Pecuniary Interest | Details of Personal Interest |
|
Dr Justine Silcock |
Member of UCU Volunteer Coordinator - CAFOD Co-Chair of Liverpool Archdiocesan J & P Commission |
None |
| Mrs Patricia Snape | None | |
|
Dr Neil Gredecki |
None | None |
| Mr Andrew Gunning | None | Parent of Student |
|
Prof Freda Bridge |
Consultant for WWLCSD Facilitator for Archdiocese Senior Leadership Programme |
None |
Committee Membership 2022-2023
|
Quality of Education Committee *clerked by Wigan GS |
Pastoral Provision Committee *clerked by Wigan GS |
Finance and Resources Committee *clerked by Wigan GS |
Personal Development Committee *clerked by Wigan GS |
|
Freda Bridge Justine Silcock Patricia Snape Denise Brahms(HT) Christian Hillidge |
Justine Silcock Patricia Snape Denise Brahms (HT)
|
Freda Bridge Neil Gredecki Dorothy Trussell Denise Brahms(HT)
|
Justine Silcock Neil Gredecki Denise Brahms (HT)
|
|
Headteacher’s Performance Management |
Pay Committee *clerked by Wigan GS |
General Complaints / Pupil Discipline |
Staff Dismissal/ Grievance/Appeals Committee |
|
Neil Gredecki Patricia Snape
|
Andrew Gunning Patricia Snape
Denise Brahms(HT) |
3 Governors with no prior knowledge of the matter will be called alphabetically to form these committees |
3 Governors with no prior knowledge of the matter will be called alphabetically to form these committees |
Specific Responsibilities:
| Responsibility | Member |
| Safeguarding / Child Protection | Mrs P Snape |
| SEND / HAP Governor | Mrs D Trussell |
* The Archdiocese of Liverpool appoints the school’s Foundation Governors.
Terms of reference for all committees are available on request from school.
Any enquiries please contact the Clerk to Governors, Ms J Langham
