HOME CALENDAR CONTACT MENU GOVERNING BODY The Governing Body operates, collectively, in the best interests of pupils, rather than a collection of individuals lobbying on behalf of their constituencies. The task of the governing body is to govern the school, focusing on the core functions of providing strategic leadership, holding the headteacher to account and making sure that the school’s money is well spent. This is a demanding task for which all governors need to have, or develop, relevant and appropriate skills. MEETINGS The Governing Body (GB) meets three times a term at 6.00pm for a full Governing Body meeting, which is normally completed within 2 hours. On the first and third meeting of the term, there is also a finance meeting. Prior to the middle GB meeting of the term there are link Governor meetings from 5pm to 6 pm. Every Governor belongs to one of 3 Link Governor groups. At Link meetings governors are able to focus on progress in the school development plan. Papers are issued before meetings, which Governors can access through Governor Zone, on the school’s website. Governors are expected to attend or offer apologies for reasons of absence. Additionally there is a Governor day at school each term which gives an opportunity for a longer meeting when governors can focus on matters such as analysis of results, plans for the future, and meet learners. These meetings last between a half and a full day. All Governors take responsibility for focusing on a particular area of the school‘s governance such as Finance, Personal Development & Welfare, Special Educational Needs, Outcomes for Learners, Quality of Teaching, Safeguarding & LAC, Leadership & Management. Governors are encouraged to attend school events and visit the school during the day so they may be more fully aware of how the school is addressing issues identified for development CONTACTING THE GOVERNING BODY If you would like to contact the Governing Body of The Bewdley School, you can use any of the following methods. Email: GoverningBody@bewdley.worcs.sch.uk Post: Governing Body The Bewdley School Stourport Road Bewdley DY12 1BL ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Governors may also be involved in appointments, exclusion hearings, appeals etc. SKILLS AND TRAINING New Governors will have an induction programme consisting of meetings with the Headteacher and Chair of the Governing Body; agreed training using LA or online materials, and a mentor. All Governors are encouraged to use the training offered to improve their knowledge and skills. New governors meet with their mentor 20 minutes before the governing body meeting to go through the agenda and have explained any issues which are not clear. During the academic year of 2020/21 the governing body has been active within school on a number of matters, please read our 2020/21 Update to find out what has been discussed by the governing body. Governor Blog 2020/21 OUR BOARD OF GOVERNORS Name Appointing Body Term of Office Link Responsibility Business Interest Attendance 2020/21 Derek Haskins (Chair) Partnership Leadership, Estate/Infrastructure (Budget, Site, ICT) None Declared Sarah Booth (Vice Chair) Partnership Culture Plan including Safeguarding, Well-Being Plan, Community / Family Plan None Declared Keith Cairns Parent Culture Plan including Safeguarding, Well-Being Plan, Community / Family Plan None Declared Terry Livesey Parent Leadership, Estate/Infrastructure (Budget, Site, ICT) None Declared Simon Lord Parent Teaching Plan Including SEND, Achievement Plan (Curriculum Administration), Future Preparation None Declared Stephen Riley Parent Teaching Plan Including SEND, Achievement Plan (Curriculum Administration) None Declared Paul Beacham Parent Infrastructure, Finance None Declared Jillian Sharples Co-Opted Leadership, Estate/Infrastructure (Budget, Site, ICT) None Declared Alison Shiels Co-Opted 18/01/2018 - 17/01/2022 Culture Plan including Safeguarding, Well-Being Plan, Community/ Family Plan None Declared Helen Squire Local Authority 29/09/2017 - 28/09/2021 Teaching Plan Including SEND, Achievement Plan (Curriculum Administration), Future Preparation None Declared Dave Hadley-Pryce Staff - Head Teacher 03/01/2017 - Head Teacher None Declared Della Ransom Staff 25/09/2018 - None Declared Marcia Bennett Clerk Clerk None Declared Rich Vaux Parent 02/12/2020 - None Declared Ricki Goode Co-Opted 02/12/2020 - None Declared Showing 1 to 15 of 15 entries By using this website you agree to accept our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions Accept CONNECT TO BEWDLEY © 2021 THE BEWDLEY SCHOOL. DESIGNED BY WORCESTER WEB STUDIO.