Governors
If you need to contact any member of the Governing Body please write to them at the school via the Clerk to Governors:
Mrs Ruth Harrison
Clerk to Governors
Lowton Church of England High School
Newton Rd
Lowton
WA3 1DU
Phone: 01942 767040
Email: harrisonr@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk
The remit of the Governing Body is to:
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
- Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.
- Oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent.
Governing Body Composition:
|
Type of Governor |
No |
|---|---|
|
Co-opted |
1 |
|
Foundation Liverpool |
4 |
|
Foundation Manchester |
4 |
|
Headteacher |
1 |
|
Local Authority |
0 (1 Vacancy) |
|
Parent |
2 |
|
Staff Governor |
1 |
|
Name of Governor |
Type of Governor |
Term of Office |
Date of appointment |
Appointing Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mrs Rosemary Johnston (Chair) |
Foundation Manchester |
4 yrs |
01.01.2020 |
Diocesan Board of Education Manchester |
|
Mrs Alison Davies (Vice Chair) |
Foundation Liverpool |
4 yrs |
17.01.2022 |
Diocesan Board of Education Liverpool |
|
Rev Alan Saunders |
Foundation Manchester |
4 yrs |
29.03.2021
|
Diocesan Board of Education Manchester |
|
Mrs Marie Blewitt |
Foundation Liverpool |
4 yrs |
05.01.2020 |
Diocesan Board of Education Liverpool |
| Mrs Ann Finnigan | Foundation Manchester | 4 yrs | 23.04.2023 | Diocesan Board of Education Manchester |
|
Mr David Gunning |
Parent |
4 yrs |
23.05.2022 |
Elected by Parents |
| Miss Andrea Heaton | Foundation Manchester | 4 yrs | 05.10.2023 | Diocesan Board of Education Manchester |
|
Rev Trevor Hodson |
Foundation Liverpool |
4 yrs |
06.12.2022 |
Diocesan Board of Education Liverpool |
|
Mr Chris Yates |
Foundation Liverpool |
4 yrs |
01.09.2020 |
Diocesan Board of Education Liverpool |
|
Mr Kieran Larkin |
Headteacher |
|
01.09.2020 |
N\A |
|
Ms Derri Burdon |
Co-opted |
4 yrs |
02.07.2020 |
Elected by the Governing Body |
|
Mr Rob Jepson |
Parent |
4 yrs |
11.07.2022 |
Elected by Parents |
|
Mrs Andrea Critchley |
Staff Governor |
4 yrs |
02.11.2020 |
Elected by Staff |
|
Name of Governor |
Type of Governor |
Date of resignation (if resigned in the last 12 months) | Appointing Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Rob Johnson |
LA |
13.03.2023 | Local Authority |
Governors with specific responsibilities:
|
COMMITTEE |
FAITH, CULTURE AND ETHOS |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Name |
Governor Type |
Specific Responsibility – if applicable - and links |
|
Andrea Critchley (Chair) |
Staff |
CEIAG (Career Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) |
| Ann Finnigan (Vice Chair) | Foundation Liverpool | Extracurricular and Computing |
| Rev Trevor Hodson | Foundation Liverpool | Social Action, Worship, Student Voice and RS |
|
Rosemary Johnston |
Foundation Manchester |
Safeguarding, Child Protection & Safeguarding |
| Kieran Larkin | Headteacher | |
| Rev Alan Saunders | Foundation Manchester | Social Action, Worship, Student Voice and RS |
|
COMMITTEE |
FINANCE, PREMISES & PERSONNEL |
|
|
Name |
Governor Type |
Specific Responsibility – if applicable - and links |
|
Rosemary Johnston (Chair) |
Foundation Manchester |
Safeguarding, Child Protection & Safeguarding |
|
Chris Yates (Vice Chair) |
Foundation Liverpool | Maths & Numeracy |
| Andrea Heaton | Foundation Manchester | |
| Rob Jepson | Parent | School marketing & Admissions for 2024 |
| Kieran Larkin | Headteacher | |
|
COMMITTEE |
QUALITY OF EDUCATION |
|
|
Name |
Governor Type |
Specific Responsibility – if applicable - and links |
|
Alison Davies (Chair) |
Foundation Liverpool |
Curriculum implementation and impact (Learning Standards) |
| Derri Burdon (Vice Chair) | Co-opted | Desgin Technology, Food Technology, Music |
| Marie Blewitt | Foundation Liverpool | MFL |
| Mr David Gunning | Parent | SEND Governor |
| Rosemary Johnston | Foundation Manchester | Safeguarding, Child Protection &Safeguarding |
| Kieran Larkin | Headteacher | |
Committee Structure:
Terms of Reference for all committees are available on request from school
|
Quality of Education: |
Faith, Culture and Ethos Committee |
Finance, Premises, Personnel Committee |
Pay Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Remit: To deal with all matters delegated by the Governing Body regarding educational performance and monitor the impact of teaching, and assessment. To ensure teaching and learning is effective and ensure the intent of the curriculum provided to all students is rich and varied. |
Remit: To ensure the school effectively promotes, implements and maintains its distinct Christian ethos and values and upholds Christian principles in all its actions. To deal with all matters relating to student welfare, safeguarding, behaviour and Church School. |
Remit: To deal with all matters delegated by the Governing Body regarding finance, personnel & premises. |
Remit: To make decisions about performance related pay for teachers & the Headteacher. |
|
Membership |
Membership |
Membership |
Membership |
|
Mrs A Davies (C) |
Mrs A Critchley (C) |
Mrs R Johnston (C) |
Mr C Yates (C) |
|
Ms D Burdon (VC) |
Dr A Finnigan (VC) |
Mr C Yates (VC) |
Mrs M Blewitt |
|
Mrs M Blewitt |
Rev T Hodson |
Miss A Heaton |
Mrs R Johnston |
|
Mr D Gunning |
Mrs R Johnston |
Mr R Jepson |
Mr R Jepson |
|
Mrs R Johnston |
Mr K Larkin |
Mr K Larkin |
Rev A Saunders |
| Mr K Larkin | Rev A Saunders |
Ad hoc Committees:
- Staff Disciplinary
- Student Disciplinary
- Complaints
- Appeals
Three Governors with no prior knowledge will be called to form the committee
Register of Interests:
|
Name |
Details of Pecuniary Interest |
Details of personal interest |
Governor or Trustee of any other school |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mrs M Blewitt |
|
|
Foundation Governor, Lowton West Primary School |
|
Mrs D Burdon |
Curious Minds
Wigan Council - Wigan Cultural Partnership Board
Culture Unblocked
WigLe Dance CIC
Cultural Learning Alliance |
Chief Executive
Chair
Member of Steering Group
Advisor/Volunteer
Co-Chair |
|
|
Alison Davies (Vice Chair) |
Leigh Lowton and Golborne Schools Partnership |
Business Manager |
Foundation Governor, Leigh St Thomas CE Primary School |
| Rev T Hodson | Foundation Governor, St Thomas CE J&I School | ||
| Rev A Saunders |
Foundation Governor, Canon Slade CE High School Ex-Officio Governor, St Peter's Smithills Dean CE Primary School |
||
| Mr C Yates | Working with Schools | HR Advisor |
Attendance Record:
|
Name of Governor |
Dates of Full Governing Body Meetings |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9.2023 | 7.12.2023 | 14.3.2024 | 4.7.2024 | |
|
Mrs R Johnston (Chair) |
* |
* | * | |
|
Mrs A Davies (Vice Chair) |
* |
* | * | |
| Mrs M Blewitt |
|
* |
* | |
|
Ms D Burdon |
* |
|||
| Mrs A Critchley | * | * | ||
| Dr A Finnigan |
* |
* |
||
| Mr D Gunning | * | |||
| Miss A Heaton | N/A | N/A | * | |
|
Rev T Hodson |
|
* |
* | |
| Mr R Jepson | * | |||
|
Mr K Larkin |
* |
* |
* | |
|
Rev A Saunders |
|
* |
* | |
|
Mr C Yates |
* |
* |
* | |
|
Name of Governor |
Faith, Culture and Ethos Committee Meetings |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.10.2023 | 24.1.2024 | 9.5.2024 | |
|
Mrs A Critchley (C) |
* |
* | |
|
Dr A Finnigan (VC) |
* |
||
| Rev T Hodson | * | * | |
|
Rev A Saunders |
* |
* | |
| Mrs R Johnston |
* |
* | |
| Mr K Larkin | * | * | |
|
Name of Governor |
Dates of Finance, Premises and Personnel Committee Meetings |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.10.2024 | 29.2.2024 | 13.6.2024 | |||
|
Mrs R Johnston (C) |
* |
* | |||
|
Mr C Yates (VC) |
* |
* | |||
|
Mr R Jepson |
N/A |
* | |||
|
Mr R Johnson |
* |
||||
|
Mr K Larkin |
* |
* | |||
|
Name of Governor |
Dates of Quality of Education Committee Meetings |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
12.10.2024 |
8.2.2024 |
16.5.2024 |
|
|
Mrs A Davies (C) |
|
* | |
|
Ms D Burdon (VC) |
* |
* | |
| Mrs M Blewitt | * | ||
|
Mr D Gunning |
* |
||
|
Mrs R Johnston |
* |
* | |
| Mr K Larkin | * | * | |