Welcome to our Governors’ section. 

The Corpus Christi Schools are currently being overseen by a Interim Executive Board. 

The Federation Governing Body Structure would usually consist of:

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)

Currently, the IEB meet regularly as a singular committee to strategically lead the schools.

The role of our previous governing body is described below. 

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:

Natalie Kelly

Executive Headteacher

Committees: IEB

Date Appointed: 1 September 2024 

Term of Office: Ex-officio foundation governor

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 

Sarah Creighton

Chair of Governors - Co-Opted Governor

Committees: IEB

Date Appointed: 10 Oct 2024

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: TBC 

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 

Peter Bell

LA Governor 

Committees: IEB

Date Appointed: 10 Oct 2024

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: TBC

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 

Melanie Joseph

Foundation Governor

Committees: IEB

Date Appointed: 19 April 2023

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 

Denis Hird -  Co-Opted Governor

Committees: IEB

Date Appointed: 29 May 2026

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: NoneTBC

Meetings attended in previous academic year: 

Governors that have left the Governing Body in the past 12 months:

Katie Kehoe

Staff Governor

Committees: Full Governing Body

Date Appointed: 28 April 2023 to 28 May 2026

Term of Office: 4 Years

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

Fay Nolan

Parent Governor

Committees: Full Governing Body & St Michaels

Date Appointed: 26 October 2023 to 28 May 2026

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Laura Quinn

Foundation Governor

Committees: Full Governing Body & St Helens

Date Appointed: 24 January 2024 to 28 May 2026

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None

Lucy Raynor

Parent Governor

Committees: Full Governing Body

Date Appointed: 9 July 2024 to 28 May 2026

Term of Office: 4 Years

Business, Personal & pecuniary Interests: None