Governors

The Governing Board of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School and Sixth Form 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.

Karen Whitehead

Chair of Governors

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

Committees

Welfare	Resources
V Allen (Chair)	G Walker (Chair)
B Davis	B Davis
P Conroy	K Whitehead
Mgr P Smith	N Hallows
S Cheshire	D Kerrigan
School Improvement
K Whitehead (Chair)
B Davis
J Bessonies
L Hackett
S Cheshire