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Meet the Governors

Welcome to our Governors’ section. 

Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of our schools. All governors are valued members of our federation and their contribution to the running of our schools is highly valued.

The Federation Governing Body

The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of a total of 14 governors:

  • 8 foundation governors (appointed by Hallam Diocese)
  • 2 parent governors (appointed by parental ballot)
  • 1 executive headteacher (Ex-officio foundation governor)
  • 1 staff governor (appointed by staff ballot)
  • 1 local authority governor (appointed by LA)
  • 1 co-opted governor (appointed by Governing Body)

The role of the governing body is a strategic one, it's key functions are to:

  • set the aims and objectives for the schools
  • set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
  • set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
  • monitor and evaluate the progress the schools are making towards achievement of their aims and objectives
  • be a source of challenge and support to the senior leaders (a critical friend)

 

There are 4 committees of the governing board who keep the Governing Body informed about their delegated areas of responsibility:

 

  • Sacred Heart School Committee
  • St Helens School Committee
  • St Michael and All Angels School Committee
  • Strategic Committee

 

The Governing Body as a whole remains responsible for all of its duties, whether delegated or not.

Meet our Team:

 

Sheila Marren

Chair of Governors - Foundation Governor 

Committees: Strategic Committee and All 3 School Committees

Date Appointed: 17 Jan 2022

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None 

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 14/14

 

Natalie Kelly

Executive Headteacher

Committees: All committees

Date Appointed: 1 September 2024 

Term of Office: Ex-officio foundation governor

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: N/A

 

Emma Wanless

Foundation Governor

Committees: Sacred Heart & St Michaels

Date Appointed: 10 Mar 2021

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: BMBC SEND Education

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 5/8

 

Marie-Louise Archibald

Foundation Governor

Committees: Strategic, Sacred Heart & St Michaels

Date of Re-Appointment: 4 Dec 2021

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 9/11

 

Melanie Joseph

Foundation Governor

Committees: Full Governing Body

Date Appointed: 19 April 2023

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 8/8

 

Katie Kehoe

Staff Governor

Committees: Full Governing Body

Date Appointed: 28 April 2023

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: Teacher at St Helens CPS

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 5/6

 

Fay Nolan

Parent Governor

Committees: Full Governing Body & St Michaels

Date Appointed: 26 October 2023

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 4/4

 

Laura Quinn

Foundation Governor

Committees: Full Governing Body & St Helens

Date Appointed: 24 January 2024

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 3/3

 

Lucy Raynor

Parent Governor

Committees: Full Governing Body

Date Appointed: 9 July 2024 

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 1/1

 

Claire Ashby

Parent Governor

Committees: Full Governing Body

Date Appointed: 10 May 2023 to 30 October 2023

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 1/1

 

Paul Lemon

Parent Governor

Committees: Sacred Heart & St Helens

Date Appointed: 19 Jan 2022 to 10 Oct 2023

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 2/7

 

Joanne Wray

Executive Headteacher

Committees: All committees

Date Appointed: 17 April 2023 to 31 August 2024

Term of Office: Ex-officio foundation governor

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 14/14

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