Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
Sherburn Primary School has a Governing Body comprising of parents, community members, representatives of the local authority and staff.
Our Governors
- Ms Mary Turner (Chair, Co-opted)
- Mr Brian Hardy (Vice Chair, Co-opted)
- Miss Sue Cornforth (Headteacher – Sherburn Primary)
- Ms Linda Gunn (Staff Governor)
- Mr Nicholas Brown (Local Authority Governor)
- Cllr. William Kellett (Co-opted)
- Mrs M Warburton (Co-opted)
- Mr Steven Wharton
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Sherburn Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools.
Annual Governance Statement for the Governing Body of Sherburn Primary School 2019
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)
Governor Monitoring Visit Feedback
Governor Training Feedback Form
Sherburn Primary School Code of Conduct 2019
Governor Induction Policy July 2020
Governor Training Policy
Governor-Volunteer Privacy Statement January 2023
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Governing Body Committee Structure
| Name | Position | Committee | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Representing | Employment | Business & Pecuniary Interests | Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions | Personal Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss S Cornforth | Headteacher | Finance, Premises & Staffing, Curriculum & Standards | 01.09.15 | Headteacher | Sherburn Primary Headteacher | None | None | None | |
| Ms L Gunn | Deputy Headteacher | Finance, Premises & Staffing, Curriculum & Standards | 01.19.15 | 10.07.23 | Staff | Sherburn Primary Deputy Headteacher | None | None | None |
| Mr N Brown | Curriculum & Standards | 08.11.21 | 07.11.25 | Local Authority | Teacher Wolsingham School | None | None | None | |
| Cllr. W Kellett | Finance, Premises & Staffing | 15.03.22 | 14.03.26 | Co-opted | Durham County Councillor | Trustee Lord Crewes & Henry Smith Charities Labour Party Member Trustee Citizens Advice Bureau | Co-opted Governor West Rainton Primary School | None | |
| Mr C Stonehouse | Finance, Premises & Staffing, Curriculum & Standards | 19.09.19 | 18.09.23 | Parent | Police Officer Cleveland Police | None | None | Parent | |
| Mr B Hardy | Vice Chair | Finance, Premises & Staffing, Curriculum & Standards | 03.11.20 | 02.11.24 | Co-opted | None | None | None | |
| Mrs M Turner | Chair | Finance, Premises & Staffing, Curriculum & Standards | 27.09.19 | 26.09.23 | Co-opted | Labour Party Member Shadforth Parish Council Member | None | None | |
| Ms L Douglas | 16.03.22 | 15.03.26 | Parent | None | None | None | |||
| Mrs M Warburton | Curriculum & Standards | 04.04.22 | 03.04.26 | Co-opted | None | None |
Committee Terms of Reference 25 Sept 19
Governor Attendance
Schools are required to display a record of Governor’s attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
KEY
✓ – Attended meeting
A/A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
X – Not a member of the committee
Record of Attendance 2023-2024
| Name | Add Meeting Add Date | Add Meeting Add Date | Add Meeting Add Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Cornforth | |||
| Mary Turner | |||
| Linda Gunn | |||
| Nick Brown | |||
| Brian Hardy | |||
| Christopher Stonehouse | |||
| Mary Warburton | |||
| Laura Douglas | |||
Curriculum & Standards Committee
Wednesday 4th May 2022 Present: N Brown (Chair), S Cornforth, L Gunn, B Hardy, M Turner. Apologies accepted: M Warburton
Finance, Premises & Staffing Committee
Wednesday 2nd November 2022 Present: M Turner (Chair), D Hall, B Hardy, W Kellett, C Stonehouse, L Gunn, S Cornforth (HT)
Archived Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.
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