School 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 |
Governor Constitution 2023 - 2024
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.
| Role | Name | First Appointed | Term Start | Term End | Appointing Body |
| Local Authority Governor | Vacancy | ||||
| Foundation Governor | Prof Freda Bridge | 12 Jan 2020 | 12 Jan 2024 | 11 Jan 2028 | Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Dr Neil Gredecki | 23 Oct 2019 | 23 Oct 2023 | 11 Oct 2027 | Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Dr Justine Silcock | 01 Sep 2020 | 01 Sep 2020 | 31 Aug 2024 | Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Mrs Patricia Snape | 31 Oct 2019 | 21 Oct 2023 | 30 Oct 2027 | Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Mrs Dorothy Trussell | 20 Jun 2022 | 20 Jun 2022 | 10 Jun 2026 | Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Mrs Catherine Crouch | 02 May 2023 | 02 May 2023 | 01 May 2027 | Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Vacancy | ||||
| Headteacher | Mrs Denise Brahms |
Governing Body |
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| Parent Governor | Mr Colin Shackleton | 20 Mar 2023 | 20 Mar 2023 | 19 Mar 2027 |
Elected - Parent |
| Parent Governor | Mr Christian Hillidge | 05 Oct 2021 | 05 Oct 2021 | 04 Oct 2025 |
Elected - Parent |
| Staff Governor | Vacancy |
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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 |
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| Dr Neil Gredecki |
None |
None |
| Prof Freda Bridge |
Consultant for WWLCSD Facilitator for Archdiocese Senior Leadership Programme |
None |
Committee Membership 2022-2023
| Committee | Members |
| Quality of Education* |
Prof Freda Bridge Dr Justine Silcock Mrs Patricia Snape Mr Christian Hillidge Mrs Denise Brahms (Headteacher) |
|
Pastoral Provision* |
Dr Justine Silcock Mrs Patricia Snape Mrs Denise Brahms (Headteacher) |
|
Finance & Resources* |
Prof Freda Bridge Dr Neil Gredecki Mrs Dorothy Trussell Mrs Denise Brahms (Headteacher) |
|
Personal Development* |
Dr Justine Silcock Dr Neil Gredecki Mrs Denise Brahms (Headteacher) |
|
Headteacher's Performance Management |
Dr Neil Gredecki Mrs Patricia Snape |
|
Pay Committee* |
Mrs Patricia Snape Mrs Denise Brahms (Headteacher) |
|
General Complaints / Pupil Discipline |
3 Governors with no prior knowledge of the matter will be called alphabetically to form these committees |
|
Staff Dismissal / Grievance / Appeals |
3 Governors with no prior knowledge of the matter will be called alphabetically to form these committees |
* clerked by Wigan GS
Specific Responsibilities
| Responsibility | Member |
| Safeguarding / Child Protection | Mrs Patricia Snape |
| SEND / HAP | Mrs D Trussell |
Governor Attendance
Terms of reference for all committees are available on request from school.
Any enquiries please contact the Clerk to Governors, Ms J Langham
