Governors
The Governing Board of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is made up of Foundation governors, parent governors and staff governors who work together as one team to provide:
- Leadership, clarity of vision ethos and strategic direction of the school
- Accountability for the performance of the school and its pupils
- Oversight of the school's finances ensuring resources are targeted for maximum effect
Governors act as a critical friend to the school supporting the Head Teacher and staff in providing pupils with the learning journey and inspirational experiences they need, ensuring that every child matters. We live out the Gospel Values inspired by Christ the Teacher and are mindful of pupils, parents and staff who we support in achieving the best possible results.
Our school has grown to include pupils from six local parishes and has a vibrant 6th Form which welcomes students from across Salford. Governors are representative of the local community and bring their expertise and knowledge to ensure that we have a wide range of skills to deal with school business.
I have been elected as the new Chair of Governors in July 2017 and I am fortunate to have an experienced and dedicated team of governor colleagues who spend many hours volunteering to attend school, meetings and other activities.
Governors are supportive of our Head teacher and staff and the successful way in which pupils are given the best possible start for adulthood and the world of work. As a Catholic school we educate people to be good citizens not just good pupils and are grateful for the support we receive from parents and the community.
St Ambrose Barlow is a special place, a caring and inclusive community that shares good practise with others. We encourage you to be part of the school community supporting your children and attending school events.
Governors are justifiably proud of what we now refer to as My Ambrose.
Contacting the Chair of Governors
The Chair can be contacted by writing to the school or by emailing Cog@stambrosebarlowswinton.org
All terms of office last for a period of 4 years.
- Foundation governors are appointed by the Diocese
- Staff governors are appointed by school staff
- Parent governors are appointed by parents of pupils at the school
- Co-opted governors are appointed by the Governing Board
- LA governors are appointed by the LA
- The Head is ex-officio
Governing Board Responsibilities and Roles (2021-22)
Vikki Allen, Chair of Governing Board (1/3)
Foundation Governor
Safeguarding & LAC (SLT link: Natalie Daniels)
Pay Committee Chair
Grahame Walker, Vice Chair of Governing Board (1/3)
Foundation Governor
Chair of Finance and Resources Committee
Pay Committee Member
Wellbeing, Health and Safety (inc. COVID risk assessment & staff workload)
Peter Conroy (1)
Foundation Governor
Faith and Catholic life (SLT link: Ben Davis/ Acting HoD RE)
Monsignor Smith (1/2)
Foundation Governor
Driver 1PSHE/ RSE (SLT link: Peter Paize)
David Kerrigan (1)
Parent Governor
Whistleblowing
Pay Committee Member
Attendance (SLT link: Ruth McGowan & Katie O’Leary)
Margaret Woodhouse (2)
Foundation Governor
Chair of School Effectiveness Committee
Curriculum, learning & teaching, literacy (SLT link: Dawn Johnson, Vikki Knipe, Helen Lillie, Bec Tulloch)
Disadvantaged pupils (SLT link as above)
Sally Cheshire
Staff Governor
Jonmarc Bessonies
Local Authority Governor
Pay Committee Member
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Lyn Hackett (1/2)
Foundation Governor
SEND
Behaviour and Relationships (SLT link: Nick Irwin)
Foundation Governor (awaiting approval)
Vacant
Parent Governor (to be elected)
Vacant
Where possible we have used nos 1-3 to indicate links to the schools three strategic drivers as set out in the SIP:
- Safe, Healthy, Included; 2. Achieving; 3. Purpose
Committees
School Effectiveness |
Finance and Resources |
V Allen (Chair) | G Walker (Chair) |
M Woodhouse | P Conroy |
Mgr P Smith | D Kerrigan |
S Cheshire | J Bessonies |
L Hackett | V Allen |
B Davis, Headteacher | B Davis, Headteacher |
If you wish to raise a complaint you must use the school's complaints procedure which can be found here https://www.stambrosebarlowswinton.org/Complaints/. It is important that you do not contact members of the Governing Board directly about a complaint as this may compromise the complaints procedure.
Governing Body Attendance - December 2020 to July 2021
Committee Information - April 2021
Committee Information - January 2021
Constitution as at January 2021
Attendance July 2019 to January 2021
Governors Allowance Policy 2019/20
Employee Salary Information
Gross Annual Salary | Female | Male |
100,000 - 109,999 | 1 | |
90,000 - 99,999 |
You can find out more information about the school’s finances here:
https://schools-financialbenchmarking.service.gov.uk/school/detail?urn=105989
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