Aston All Saints - Governors

Governors

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The Governors and I are very proud to be part of the Aston All Saints family. We work in partnership with the teachers , parents and pupils to try and deliver an excellent education service in a caring Christian environment. The links with our local church and rector are strong , visible and greatly valued.

Our aim is that our school feels like a good place to be from the first point of entry, friendly, approachable and enjoyable. We strive to maximise individual potential, celebrate achievement and provide high quality teaching and learning for all our children. Although our focus will always be on high standards of academic attainment we also give priority to a rich and diverse curriculum that includes music,culture, the arts and sport. This approach has been praised in recent inspection reports, which can be viewed on this web site. The young people who leave our school at eleven are invariably talented, caring, sociable and confident individuals who are about to make their mark on the world.

We all remain committed to an outstanding future and the continuous improvement of our school for the benefit of the wonderful children we have here. We look forward to meeting you in either School or Church.

Charlotte Darling

Chair of Governors

Charlotte Darling can be contacted through school on 01142872100 or the school email - astoncofeprimary@rotherham.school

or the school postal address - Lodge Lane Aston Sheffield S26 2BL

Contact for the Diocese of Sheffield Academy Trust - Huw Thomas at Church House 01709 309100

INSTRUMENT OF GOVERNMENT

The name of the school is: ASTON ALL SAINTS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL

The school is an ACADEMY [DSAT - Diocese of Sheffield Academy Trust]

The name of the governing body is: ASTON ALL SAINTS GOVERNING BODY

The governing body of ASTON ALL SAINTS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL

The governing body shall consist of

3 foundation governors,

2 elected parent governors [of which one shall also be a foundation governor]

1elected staff governor

1 Ex-officio Priest

1 Head teacher

Total number of governors 8

The following foundation bodies are entitled to appoint

- foundation governors:

Details of who will be appointing Foundation governors and the number in each category - Bishop’s Appointed, Ex-Officio, Diocesan Board, Parochial Church Council.

A trust exists.
School Ethos:

Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.

The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian beliefs and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils.

The Christian ethos is at the heart of all we do and supports our aim for everyone to achieve their full potential.

The Christian ethos is a fundamental part of our school life where everyone’s contribution is acknowledged and valued. Our strong links with Aston All Saints Parish Church strengthens and supports our spiritual well-being.

This instrument of government comes into effect on 1 September 2015.

Governing Body Boards:

Finance HR and Assets Board - Mrs C Darling (Chair), Mrs J Coyle, Mrs S Mellor, Rev F Eccleston.

Curriculum and School Improvement Board - Mrs J Coyle (Chair), Mrs S Mellor, Mrs S Denyer, Mrs A Moss, Mrs H Searle

Trustee/Directors Register of Business/Pecuniary Interests

“A conflict of interest is a set of circumstances that creates a risk that an individual’s ability to apply judgement or act in one role is, or could be, impaired or influenced by a secondary interest. It can occur in any situation where an individual or organisation (private or government) can exploit a professional or official role for personal or other benefit. This definition is based on generally accepted standards”. Source: National Audit Office.

Director’s Name

Business/Pecuniary Interest

Nature of Interest

Date of Appointment

Date of Cessation

Mr Andrew John Waldron (Chief Executive Officer)

Aston C. of E. Primary School

PPF Ltd

Parent Governor

Managing Director

01/09/2014

01/07/2017

Mr William Huw Thomas

Diocese of Sheffield

Lindley Education Trust

Primary Education Publications

The Art House, Sheffield

Church Burgesses Education Trust

White Woods Academy Trust

James Montgomery Academy Trust

Swanland Academy Trust

Scholastic, Routledge & Oxford

Director of Education

Trustee

Author

Director

Trustee

Member

Publications on Education

01/09/2014

01/07/2016

01/09/2012

01/09/2016

06/11/2018

01/09/2016

01/04/2016

Mr Mark Wheeler

Learners First Schools Partnership Ltd

Teaching School Alliance

Thrybergh Fullerton C. of E. Primary

Trinity Croft C. of E. Primary Academy

St Thomas C. of E. School

Teaching Assistant at St. Thomas School

Wickersley Partnership Trust

Huddersfield University

Director

Executive Head

Daughter in-law

Member

Link Tutor

01/09/2014

01/09/2016

01/11/2018

31/08/2017

Mr James Robert Dugmore

Porter Croft C. of E. Primary Academy

Koinonia Academies Trust

Outibridge Primary School

Peak Edge Trust

Head Teacher

Chief Executive Officer

Head Teacher

Chief Executive Officer

01/09/2014

01/09/2016

31/08/2016

Mr Nicholas Keightley

St Alban’s Primary School

Stanley Black & Decker

St Alban's Primary School

Governor

Corporate Manager

Children attend the school

10/05/2016

Mrs Heidi Adcock	Diocese of Sheffield St Hild Theological College Mirfield Sheffield General Benevolent Fund Department for Education	Diocesan Secretary Trustee Trustee Employee	01/03/2018 01/03/2018 01/03/2018 01/03/2018	01/04/2016
Miss Lindsey - Jane Buxton	Diocese of Sheffield	Communications Manager	03/01/2018









Name	Business/Pecuniary Interest	Nature of Interest	Date of Appointment	Date of cessation
Mrs Sue Mellor	Aston C. of E. Primary School	Head Teacher	01/12/2014
Mrs Judith Coyle	Aston C. of E. Primary School	Governor	01/12/2014
Mrs Shelagh Staniland	Aston C. of E. Primary School	Governor	01/12/2014	31/08/16
Mrs Anne Moss	Aston C. of E. Primary School	Governor	01/12/2014
Mrs Charlotte Darling	Aston C. of E. Primary School	Chair of Governors	01/12/2014
Mrs Sarah Denyer	Aston C. of E. Primary School	Governor	01/12/2014
Reverend Sarah Colver	Aston C. of E. Primary School	Governor	01/12/2014	27/03/16

Reverend Frances Eccleston Aston C of E Primary School Governor 01/04/2016 30/04/19

Mrs Heather Searle Aston C of E Primary School Governor 01/09/2016

Mr Otten Aston C of E Primary School Governor 01/07/2017

Aston All Saints Church of England

Primary School

Governing Body Action Plan

2017-18

Priority

Lead

Actions

Success Criteria / individual lead

1. To ensure our Strategic Planning Cycle drives Governing Body activities via the School Improvement Plan.

2.Behaviour and Respect

School Improvement Sub Board

All members

· Literacy - Continue to gather evidence of success or otherwise of children writing in a range of genres and improving their SPAG/Phonic ability.

Use of HT reports, Assessment outcomes, work scrutiny and Learning Walks

· Use O Track and tracking data with progress reports to assess pupil achievements and hold leaders to account effectively (Ofsted priority). Monitor progress towards strategic priorities.

Undertake training on the O Track assessment system.

· Monitor progress in Maths with HT reports and Governor scrutiny. Minuted evidence of rigorous questioning that illustrates an understanding of data and challenges data.

· Identify age related expectations and examples of differentiation for more and less able pupils.

· Develop a new Behaviour Strategy in consultation with Staff and Pupils.

The gap narrows for boys to less than 10%.

In writing KS1 moves from 50% to 72%. GD to reach 17% and Reading 75%.

Termly reports from the HT and Governor scrutiny.

Training attended.

Meeting minutes and Maths/ Literacy attainment statistics.

A new strategy is in place with SMART targets.

3.Governing Body Development

4. Oversee the financial performance of the school.

All members

Clerk

Staffing and Finance Committee

· Continue to identify and employ examples of good practise locally and nationally. Work towards achieving Outstanding Governance.

· Regularly seek stakeholder, parental and pupil views.

· Update the school website with governor information, pictures and the Action Plan.

· Ensure finances available to school are well spent and effectively managed

Evidence of improvements attributable to the governing body updated.

Analyse questionnaires and record discussion results, evidence action taken.

Website updated on a rolling programme.

Audit and Committee reports available

Governing Body

Mrs S Mellor - Head teacher

Mrs J Coyle – Chair of Governing Body

Mrs C Darling – Foundation Governor and Vice Chair

Mrs S Denyer– Foundation Governor

Mrs A Moss – Foundation Governor

Mrs H Searle – Staff Governor

Reverend Frances Eccleston - Rector of Aston

Mrs M Jones - Clerk to Governors

Stuart Otten - parent governor

Attendance register

P = present A = apologies accepted NA = not expected at this meeting

Mrs J Coyle

Mrs S Mellor

Mrs C Darling

Mrs H Searle

Rev F Eccleston

Mrs S Denyer

Mrs A Moss

Mrs R Mottershaw

Mr A Waldron

Mr S Otten

Mrs J Walsh

Mrs L Walker

School Improvement Board - 10 Jan 17

P

NA

A

NA

P

NA

A

Full Governors Meeting - 7 Feb 17

P

A

NA

School Improvement Board - 14 Feb 17

A

P

NA

A

NA

P

NA

A

NA

School Improvement Board - 7 Mar 17

P

NA

P

NA

P

NA

A

Governors training meeting - 31 Mar 17

P

A

P

A

NA

P

NA

A

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 8 May 17

P

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 9 May 17

P

NA

A

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 12 May 17

P

NA

Full Governors Meeting - 24 May 17

P

A

P

A

NA

School Improvement Board - 10 July 17

P

NA

P

p

A

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 12 July 17

P

NA

P

NA

P

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 19 Sept 17

P

NA

A

NA

P

NA

School Improvement Board - 16 Oct 17

P

NA

A

P

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 27 Nov 17

P

NA

P

NA

P

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 6 Feb 18

P

A

NA

P

NA

P

NA

School Improvement Board - 6 Feb 18

P

A

NA

A

P

NA

Full Governors Meeting - 20 Feb 18

P

NA

P

NA

School Improvement Board - 12 Mar 18

P

NA

P

NA

P

NA

P

NA

School Improvement Board - 30 Apr 18

P

NA

A

P

NA

P

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 10 May 18

P

NA

A

NA

P

NA

Full Governors Meeting - 5 June 18

P

NA

P

A

P

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 3 July 18

P

NA

A

NA

P

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 12 Sept 18

P

NA

A

P

NA

School Improvement Board - 13 Sept 18

P

NA

P

NA

P

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 22 Oct 18

P

p

NA

A

NA

A

NA

School Improvement Board - 24 Oct 18

P

NA

A

P

NA

P

NA

Full Governors Meeting - 6 Nov 18

P

NA

A

P

NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 22 Nov 18 P P P NA A NA NA NA A NA NA

School Improvement Board - 27 Nov 18 NA P P NA NA P P P NA NA NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 21 Jan 19 P P P NA P NA NA NA P NA NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 11 Feb 19 P A P NA P NA P NA P NA NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 4 Mar 19 P P P NA P P NA NA A NA NA

Full Governors Meeting - 19 Mar 19 A P P NA P P A P P NA NA

Staffing and Finance Board - 2 Apr 19 P P P NA A NA NA NA P NA NA

School Improvement Board - 9 May 19 P A P NA NA A A P NA NA NA

Full Governors Meeting - 4 June 19 P P P NA NA A A P P NA NA