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 =2
- Staff Governors = 1
- Local Authority Governor = 1
- Co-opted Governor = 8
- Head teacher = 1
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 | |
Miss Dacya Dick | Parent | |||
Cllr Jim Shorrock | Authority Governor | 13.08.2018 | ||
Mrs Jenny Hetherington | Head | Head | Curriculum Business Community | |
Mr Les Basnett | Staff | 07.01.2019 | Curriculum Business Community | |
Mr Mark Johnson | Parent | 23.11. 2017 | Curriculum | |
Mr Emmanuel Debra | Co-opted | 01.09.2022 | ||
Mr Simon Gimeno | Co-opted | 01.09.2022 | ||
Register of Interests
Name | Relevant Business/Pecuniary Interests | Other Educational Establishments Governed |
Les Basnett | 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 | None | None |
Jackie Gallagher | None | Shadsworth Infant School |
Mark Johnson | None | None |
Sue Monighan | CANW | None |
Simon Gimeno | None | None |
Emmanuel Debra | None | 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 |
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 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. I 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 married 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 its important work. |
Dacya Dick
My Name is Dacya Ann Dick, i am a parent who has a daughter that attends Shadsworth Junior School in year 5. It will be an honour to be on the Shadsworth Junior School Governing Body. In the interest of making the school more relevant to the needs of all-round development.
I hope to be a team player with other parents and the school authority as well as the pupils to get the best for Education and all-round performance. I look forward to being an asset for this Governing School Body.