Governors
- Set the aims and objectives for the school
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Be a source of challenge and support to the Headteacher (a critical friend)
Our aim is to provide the best possible education, in the best possible environment for the children who attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School.
The Governing Body has a maximum of 13 Governors who are very conscientious and diligent and who take their responsibilities very seriously. They are not paid and they do not receive any expenses. They all freely and voluntarily give their time and effort to the school. The Diocese of Lancaster (Foundation) appoints seven of the Governors. They come from a variety of backgrounds and they bring many different skills and experiences to the school.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
School Committees
Admissions, Standards and Effectiveness
Mrs M Holden
Ms. C Davies
Mrs M Forster
Mrs H Thompson
Mrs L Appleton
Mrs S Holliday
Miss E Barnes
Father Mathew Pinakkuttu
Grievance/Complaints Review/Pay Appeals
Mr J Hardman
Mrs L Appleton
Performance Management
Mrs M Holden
Mrs M Forster
Mr A Whiteside
Mrs M Cuffe
Resources
Mrs M Holden
Mr P O'Brien
Mr J Hardman
Mrs M Forster
Mr A Whiteside
Mrs M Cuffe
Miss E Barnes
Staff Attendance and Discipline Dismissal
Mr J Hardman
Mrs S Holliday
Staffing and Pay
Mrs M Holden
Ms. C Davies
Mr P O'Brien
Mrs H Thompson
Mrs L Appleton
Mrs S Holliday
Miss E Barnes
Father Mathew Pinakkuttu
Grievance Appeals Committee
Ms. C Davies
Mrs M Forster
Nominated Governors
Schools' Portal - Mr A Whiteside
More Able - Mrs L Appleton
Literacy - Mrs M Cuffe
R.E. - Father Mathew Pinakkuttu
SEN - Ms. C Davies
Link - Mr A Whiteside
Numeracy - Mrs S Holliday
Safeguarding and Online Safety - Mrs M Forster
Pupil Discipline Committee
Mrs M Holden
Mrs M Forster
Mrs S Holliday
Father Mathew Pinakkuttu
School Development Planning Committee
Chairs of each committee
Chair and Vice Chair
Staff Attendance and Discipline Dismissal Appeals
Mrs M Forster
Mr A Whiteside
Mrs L Appleton
Welcome from our Chair of Governors
Dear Parents and Friends,
On behalf of all the Governors, welcome to Holy Family Catholic Primary School.
As governors, we are here to work as a team with staff, parents and children to build on the firm foundation we have, in a setting that allows for growth spiritually, morally, socially, culturally and intellectually, while always working to maintain and increase the high standards our pupils achieve and the ethos of the Catholic faith in both the school and the wider community.
Our role as governors means we are involved with all aspects of the school’s life including finance, pupil welfare, building/grounds maintenance and staff appointments to name but a few. Also it is important as governors that we look at planning for the future and that these plans are both strategic and realistic.
I feel privileged to have been elected the new Chair of Governors and leading a team who work hard sharing their various skills to guide the school forward.
All the governors try to attend school events, so please come and have a chat.
Yours sincerely,
Linda Forster
Chair of Governors
