Academy Council
Since becoming part of The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust the Governing Body is now called the Academy Council.
Our Academy Council
|
Name |
Type of Governor |
Responsibility |
|
Liz Warhurst |
Foundation |
Chair of Governors Safeguarding Admissions Committee |
|
Father Tim Swinglehurst |
Foundation |
RE Catholic Life |
|
Vicky Fox |
Foundation |
SEND Pupil Premium Maths |
|
Claire Gilhooly |
Staff |
|
|
Lauren Wainwright |
Foundations |
Early Years English |
|
Claire Midgley |
Foundation |
Admissions Committee |
|
Sarah Laughey |
Foundation |
|
|
Aisling Metcalfe |
Foundation |
|
|
Vacancy |
Parent |
|
Types of Governors
Foundation Governor - Foundation Governors are appointed by the church and since becoming part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, Foundation Governors are appointed by the Bishop of Leeds. Foundation Governors are required to make up the majority of the Academy Council.
Parent Governor – Parents, including carers, of registered pupils at the school are eligible to stand for election for Parent Governorship at the school. Parent Governors are elected by other parents
Staff Governors – Staff Governors are elected by the School Staff and must be paid to work at the school.
Role of Our Governors
The Academy Council have a general responsibility for the management of the school but do not take decisions about its day to day running. This responsibility lies with the Headteacher.
The Academy Council has specific responsibilities in a number of areas including:
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Catholic ethos of the school;
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Curriculum and conduct of the school;
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Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN);
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Overseeing the school budget;
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Appointments, discipline and attendance of pupils;
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Community and parish use of the school.
Important Information
BWCAT Annual Reports and Accounts