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 = 4
Staff Governors = 3
Local Authority Governor = 1
Co-opted Governor = 7
Head teacher = 1
Co-opted vacancy = 2

Shadsworth Junior School Governing Body Structure

Name Of Governors	Governor Category	Office Term	Committee Served	Responsibilities
Dr Angela Parry Vice Chair	Co-opted	13.11.2018	Curriculum Business	SEN, Looked after children
Mrs Kim Stinson	Co-opted	13.11.2018	Curriculum Business	Child Protection
Mrs Sue Monighan	Co-opted	25.4.18	Curriculum Business Community	Link ICT
Ms Amanda Gaines	Co-opted	13.11.2018	Curriculum
Mrs Susan Parkinson	Co-opted	13.11.2008	Curriculum Business Community	Equality
Mrs Jackie Gallagher Chair	Co-opted	13.11.2008	Curriculum Business Community
Vacancy x 2	Co-opted
Cllr Jim Shorrock	Authority Governor	13.08.2018
Jenny Hetherington	Head	Head	Curriculum Business Community
Miss Nina Ireland	Staff	24.10.2016	Curriculum Business Community
Mark Johnson	Parent	23.11. 2017	Curriculum
Vacancy x 1	Parent

Register of Interests

Name	Relevant Business/Pecuniary Interests	Other Educational Establishments Governed
Nina Ireland	None	None
Jenny Hetherington	None	None
Susan Parkinson	None	None
Angela Parry	None	None
Kim Stinson	None	Shadsworth Infant School
Amanda Gaines	None	None
Cllr Jim Shorrock	Ward Councillor	None
Dr Angela Parry
Jackie Gallagher	None	Shadsworth Infant School
Mark Johnson	None	None
Sue Monighan	CANW	None

Full Governing Body Committee Meetings and Attendance.

Name	Autumn Term 201	Spring Term 2019	Summer Term 2019
Dr Angela Parry Vice Chair		Attended	Attended
Mrs Kim Stinson		Attended	Attended
Ms Sue Monighan		Attended	Apologies
Mrs Amanda Gaines		Attended	Attended
Mrs Susan Parkinson		Attended	Attended
Mrs Jackie Gallagher Chair		Attended	Attended

Cllr Jim Shorrock		Attended	Attended
Jenny Hetherington		Attended	Attended
Miss Nina Ireland		Attended	Attended
Kayleigh West		Attended	Apologies
Mark Johnson		Attended	Attended

Business Committee meetings/attendance

Name	Autumn Term 2019	Spring Term 2019	Summer Term 2019
Mrs J Hetherington		Attended	Attended
Mrs J Gallagher		Attended	Attended
Ms N Ireland		Attended	Attended
Mrs S Parkinson		Attended	Attended
Ms Sue Monighan		Apologies	Apologies
Mrs Kim Stinson		Attended	Attended

Dr A Parry		Attended	Attended

Community Committee meetings/attendance

Name	Autumn Term 2019	Spring Term 2019	Summer Term 2019
Mrs J Hetherington		Attended	Attended
Mrs J Gallagher		Attended	Attended


Ms N Ireland		Attended	Attended
Ms S Monighan		Apologies	Attended

Curriculum Committee Meetings and Attendance

Name	Autumn Term 2019	Spring Term 2019	Summer Term 2019
Mrs J Hetherington		Attended	Attended
Mrs J Gallagher		Attended	Attended
Mrs S Parkinson		Attended	Attended
Mr M Johnson		Attended	Attended
Mrs K Stinson		Attended	Attended
Ms A Gaines		Attended	Attended
Mr M Johnson		Attended	Attended
Ms Ireland		Attended	Attended
Dr Parry		Attended	Attended
Ms S Monighan		Attended	Attended
Cllr Jim Shorrock		Apologies	Apologies

Jackie Gallagher

I have been a Governor at the school for nearly 30 years, I was appointed as Chair of Governors in 1996. As most of you know I also work at the Infant School for many years and I am also a Governor there. This means I know most of the children at the Junior school and it has been a privilege to be a part of the Governing Body with them in mind when making sometimes difficult decisions. The Shadsworth Community also strive for our school to be a success.

Dr Parry

I now work as a G.P at Bentham Road, Health Centre but I was a G.P in Shadsworth for 23 years, from 1992-2015. I have lived in Lower Darwen since 1988, am married and have 2 step-children. I am a Christian and an active member of Community Church, Blackburn.

It is an honour to be a governor at Shadsworth Junior School and to see such an amazing team at work amidst significant challenge and change over the years. Shadsworth Junior School is very special and I'm glad that even the Ofsted Inspectors could see that.

Susan Parkinson

I am a staff governor at Shadsworth Junior School. I have been a teacher here for 19 years in September and a governor for several years. In 2012 I achieved the NASC Special Needs Co-ordinator qualification and took over the role as SENCo. I am currently teaching in year 3 for one and a half days.

I am married with 2 daughters who are both teachers and have 2 grandsons. 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

Nina Ireland

I have been a teacher for 21 years and worked at schools in various counties up and down the Country and also in British International Schools in Kuwait and Tenerife.

I have been at Shadsworth Junior School for 9 years and cannot see myself moving anywhere else!. I love working with the families of Shadsworth and the children make me smile every day.

I share a love of dogs alongside the pupils and living locally, I often bump into them on a daily basis.

I like to try and keep fit taking part in yoga and half marathons raising money for Alzheimer's, a charity close to my heart.

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 Junior School as a Teaching Assistant. In 2009, I returned to Shadsworth Junior School 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.

Sue Monighan
My name is Sue Monighan, I became a co-opted Governor in June 2016; I am the Family Support Team Leader for the Familywise team at CANW (Child Action Northwest) I have worked with CANW for 3 years. My role within CANW involves working with children and parents to support and empower individuals achieve positive outcomes, I support families across Blackburn and Darwen . I have supported Shadsworth Junior School both in my role as practitioner and team leader, and support the Familywise team. Prior to joining CANW I was employed for 11 years with Blackburn Woman's Aid , working in the refuge in Blackburn and outreach in the Blackburn and Darwen community supporting children and families escaping from domestic abuse.

I am single with 2 grown daughters, aged 27yrs and 22yrs, I love my dogs and am passionate about supporting children and families, and i will be attending full governing body meetings in addition to some of the sub committees. I believe that with my knowledge, experience and passion I can support the school to enable pupils to be the best that they can be.

smonighan@canw.org.uk

Cllr. Jim Shorrock

My name is Jim Shorrock and I work full-time as a Retail High Street Training Manager, travelling all over the U.K. Reside in Shadsworth on Oban Drive where I have lived for 18 years. I have been the Councillor for Shadsworth with Whitebirk since 2004. I am fellow of the institute of innkeeping. I have a keen interest in Astronomy and Spaceflight, I enjoy caravanning as a way of recharging my batteries. I also love motorcycles and motorcycling, and I enjoy photography.

As a governor I want the school flourish and integrate in the community, providing not just essential education but, a social and economic link to its pupils and parents. Support and guidance is the key to the schools success, especially in adverse and constrained times.

james.shorrock@blackburn.gov.uk

Kim Stinson
I have been a member of a governing body for almost 30 years and I have had the pleasure of being a governor at Shadsworth Junior School for 16 of those years.
My working life has been mainly in education and I am fortunate to have been employed both at the Infant and Junior schools in the Shadsworth community. The majority of my career has been spent as a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Advisory Teacher.
Although, I recently retired from full time employment, I intend to continue with my professional development and utilise my skills and knowledge to support the young people, schools and families that I am involved with.

Elaine Sampson

I am a married woman with 4 grown up children and a grandson currently at Shadsworth Junior School.

I sit on two boards; Shadsworth and Whitebirk big local and the Romney Voices, we organise various events throughout the year for children and families.

I have an excellent knowledge of the local authority and look forward to supporting and challenging the school to be the best it can be.

Mark Johnson

My name is Mark Johnson and i became a parent governor around 5 months ago, i have a son who attends Shadsworth Junior School in year 4. It's very clear that the school offers an impressive platform for learning and has a fantastic support systems for pupils who need extra curricular help, whilst promoting a caring and nurturing environment.

The main reason i became a school governor is my shared view of the values and visions of the school with all the challenges the local area brings, I am fully aware of the help and support the school gives to pupils and parents from the community , so i was more than happy to lend a hand in supporting the school with it's important work.