School Governance
St Paulinus C.E. Primary is supported by a Local Governing Body (LGB) who act as critical friends to the headteacher and senior leaders of the school. If you have any queries and would like to contact the Chair, please contact the school office or email the Trust Company Secretary: clerk@apat.org.uk
Our Governing Body:
Mrs Jo Joynes
Mr Richard Demuth
Fr Paul Prentice
Mrs Katie Sukonik
Mr David Crook
Miss Katie Salisbury (maternity)
Mrs Joanne Netherton
Mrs Kaliminwa Bolawole
Mr Gordon Rollo
Mr Carl Richardson
Mrs Sylvia Smith
Local Governing Body Chair/Parent Governor
Vice-Chair / Foundation Governor
Foundation Governor
Foundation Governor (Employee)
Foundation Governor
Head of School
Principal
Parent Governor
Foundation Governor
Parent Governor
Governor
22.11.18 - 21.11.22 (Chair 01/09/2021)
21.11.19 - 20.11.23
12.10.18 - 11.10.22
14.03.18 - 13.03.22
19.09.18 - 18.09.22
04.01.22 - 04.01.26
04.01.22 - 04.01.26
04.01.22 - 04.01.22
01.02.22 - 31.08.26
Resignations
Mrs Katie Sukonik
Mr Glen Bater
Mr Daniel Tharby
Mr David Hughes
Mrs Sylvia Smith
Mrs Sue Hughes
14.03.18 - 11.01.22
19.09.18 - 31.08.21
14.07.18 - 31.08.21
14.07.18 - 31.08.21
26.09.17 - 31.08.21
14.03.18 -31.08.21
Welcome
On behalf of the governing body, I would like to welcome you to our school!
We are a Church of England School and fortunate to have the involvement of the Rector and Curate from St Paulinus Church.
School governors are one of the country's largest voluntary groups and here at St Paulinus our Governing Body consists of parents, staff, and members from the local community. This voluntary group will work closely with the Head Teacher, to provide strong strategic leadership to a school, and ensuring accountability for its educational and financial performance.
Governor’s review and agree key school policies. This year governors have approved many policies and we continue to follow a rolling programme of reviews.
The board will continue to focus on helping deliver the school improvement plan, keep safeguarding at the forefront of our minds and implement our plans to ensure our financial situation remains healthy. Post the COVID-19 pandemic, we will also keep a close eye on the implementation of the changing requirements issued from the government and maintain the current excellent safety of the staff and children. Another important role for governors is ensuring the safety and well-being of the children and we have a nominated Governor for Safeguarding who reports to the governors about any safeguarding matters.
Our Governing Body is made up of 12 Appointed Governor members including:
- Head of School, the Principle of the Academy,
- 1 staff member,
- 1 Governor – not Local Authority nominated,
- 2 Parent Governors,
- 7 Foundation Governors.
Governor Roles 2021/22
Chair: Jo Joynes
Vice Chair: Richard DemuthSome of the Specific Governor Roles
Safeguarding
Health and safety
Pupil and sports Premium
Chair
I became a Parent Governor in 2018. I have the privilege of working with an amazing team of dedicated Governor volunteers and the school leadership team. During this time, I have acquired considerable experience in the life of a Primary school.
Both my children attend St Paulinus in KS2 and living locally I was keen to invest in the school and lend my time and skills if they could be used.
I was co-Chair in the 2020/21 academic year and look forward to working even more closely with the leadership team in 2021/22 in the position of Chair to review the school improvement plan, safeguarding practice and holding the school to account for putting in place measures to keep all St Paulinus children safe.
I look forward to continuing my Governor role.
Jo Joynes
Meetings
LBG – 4 times a year
Finance and Resources – 3 times a year
Admissions – Once a yearContact Us
As a Governing Body, we welcome any comments or feedback you would like to make. You can provide feedback by contacting any member of the Governing Body through the School office.
"He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” Psalm 40:2.