Shadsworth Junior School
Governors
Role of the Governing Body
The Government's requirements for all Governing Boards states 3 core functions and they are;
Setting Strategic Direction ;
Clarity of vision and ethos
Engaging stakeholders
Meeting statutory duties
- Creating robust accountability
- Accountability for teaching, achievement
- Behaviour safety
- Strengthening school leadership
- Performance management of the headteacher
- Contributing to school self evaluation
- Ensuring sound financial management
- Solvency and effective financial management
- Use of pupil premium and other resources to overcome barriers to learning
The full Governing Body meets once per term and Governors also meet as committees to consider various aspects of the school in detail.
We have the following committees:
- Curriculum
- Business
- Community
There are also committees that meet, if required, to consider pupil discipline, staffing appeal issues, admission to school and staffing appeals and complaints.
The Governing Body was reconstituted in November 2014 and is made up of the following Governors.
- Parent Governors =1
- Staff Governors = 1
- Local Authority Governor = 1
- Co-opted Governor = 6
- Head teacher = 1
Governing Body Structure & Attendance
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Susan Parkinson I was a teacher at Shadsworth Junior School for over 20 years a governor for several years. In 2012 I achieved the NASC Special Needs Co-ordinator qualification and took over the role as SENCo before I retired in December 2024. I am married with 2 daughters who are both teachers and have 4 grandchildren. I regularly attend full governors meetings and committee meetings. If you would like to contact me to ask me questions or to give me your views regarding school, you can contact me via email: office@shadsworthjunior.blackburn.sch.uk |
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Noel Murphy I am keen to use my skills and experience to support the school and contribute positively to the development of its educational provision. I am married with one child and live in Blackburn. I work in another school within Blackburn with Darwen and my professional background is predominantly within the manufacturing sector. I am committed to supporting Shadsworth Junior School and am prepared to ask constructive questions that both challenge and support the Senior Leadership Team, helping to ensure the school continues to develop and provide the best possible outcomes for its children. |
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Mrs Amanda Gaines My name is Amanda Gaines; I'm a Staff Governor at Shadswoth Junior School. I am married to my husband Peter, and we have one son. Prior to teaching at Shadsworth Junior school, I worked as a Family Law Solicitor, practising at a local firm in Blackburn, Lancashire. In 2005, in decided to have a change of career and started my teaching degree at the University of Cumbria. During this time , I worked at Shadsworth as a Teaching Assistant. In 2009, I returned to Shadsworth as a teacher. In 2011, I successfully completed a Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning, and I have been involved in the schools Outstanding Teaching Project. More recently, I have enrolled to study towards a middle leader's qualification with the Teaching Programme. I am also the school's Computing Curriculum Coordinator; my responsibilities are to support and assist Teachers in the delivery of the National Computing Curriculum in a fun and exciting way and have the responsibility for ensuring that pupils are taught to stay safe online. |
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Cllr. Jim Shorrock It is a pleasure to continue to represent the good people of Shadsworth and that includes my position as a Governor of the excellent Shadsworth Junior School. With twenty years' experience as a Councillor and School Governor, I see at first hand the hard work undertaken by the Headteacher and staff of this school, and it's a privilege to be involved. |
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Kim Stinson
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