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
Governing Body Structure
Full Governing Body Committee Meetings and Attendance.
| Name | Summer Term 2024
|
SpringTerm 2024
| Autumn Term 2024
|
Dr Angela Parry Vice Chair | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs K Stinson | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs A Gaines | Attended | Apologies | Attended |
| Mrs S Parkinson | Attended | Attended | Attended |
Mrs J Gallagher Chair | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mr E Ofosu | Attended | Attended | Apologies |
| Cllr Jim Shorrock | Attended | Apologies | Attended |
| Mrs J Hetherington | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mr S Gimeno | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Miss D Dick | N/A | Attended | Apologies |
| Mr L Basnett | Apologies | Attended | Apologies |
| Mr Murphy | Attended | Apologies | Apologies |
| Mrs Bolton | Attended | Attended | Attended |
Business Committee meetings/attendance
| Name |
Summer Term 2024
| Spring Term 2024 | Autumn Term 2023 |
| Mrs J Hetherington | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | Attended | Apologies |
| Dr A Parry | Apologies | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs S Parkinson | Attended | Apologies | Attended |
| Mrs K Stinson | Attended | Apologies | Attended |
Community Committee meetings/attendance
| Name | Summer Term 2024 |
Spring Term 2024
| Autumn Term 2024 |
| Mrs J Hetherington | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs S Parkinson | Attended | Apologies | Attended |
| Mr S Gimeno | Attended | Attended | Apologies |
| Mrs K Stinson | Attended | Absent | Attended |
| Mr E Ofosu | Attended | Apologies | Apologies |
| Mr N Murphy | Apologies | Attended | Attended |
Curriculum Committee Meetings and Attendance
| Name | Summer Term 2024 | Spring Term 2024 | Autumn Term 2024 |
| Mrs J Hetherington | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs J Gallagher | Attended | Apologies | Attended |
| Mrs S Parkinson | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs K Stinson | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Ms A Gaines | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Miss D Dick | Apologies | Apologies | Apologies |
| Mr L Bassnett | Attended | Apologies | Attended |
| Dr Parry | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Cllr Jim Shorrock | Absent | Absent | Apologies |
| Mr E Ofosu | Apologies | Apologies | Apologies |
| Mr S Gimeno | Apologies | Attended | Attended |
| Mr N Murphy | Attended | Attended | Attended |
| Mrs J Bolton | Absent | Attended | Attended |
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 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 |
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. |
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. |
| 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. |
Noel Murphy I am new to the governing body and looking forward to using my skills and knowledge to support the school. I am married and a father of one, I reside in Blackburn and work locally on Shadsworth Industrial Estate; my career has predominantly been in manufacturing. I am committed to Shadsworth Junior School and willing to ask questions, which will challenge and support the Senior Leadership Team. |
Simon Gimeno Being a Governor at Shadsworth Junior School is a real privilege. I'm the Assistant Pastor at The Beacon Church which serves the communities of Shadsworth and Blackburn centre. A large part of my role is to engage, support and connect with the children, young people and families in the Church and surrounding communities. I'm a big football fan and help to run The Beacon Football Academy which is aimed at children attending the Junior School. As a governor I want to see children exceeding their potential and shining in the community. |