The Governing Body
Guide us O God to be the best we can be; in every thought, in every word and every deed.
Please find below details of how our Governing Body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
The governing body ensures that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined and that the school uses resources effectively to provide a learning environment which enables high standards of achievement. Whilst the Head Teacher is responsible for the day to day running of the school, the governing body works with him to ensure that the school enables all members of the school community to be the best people they can be.
The governing body works in close partnership with the Head Teacher, the Diocese and Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Trust. Each member of the board brings personal skills and qualities that enable them to act in the best interest of the school and the well-being of individuals associated with it. In summary we are here to support, challenge and to be a critical friend to the school.
The full governing body meets each term, with various committees also meeting regularly to monitor all aspects of the school. Colleagues take on responsibility for specific features of school life and several are frequent visitors to school. It is a commitment that cannot be taken lightly, but it is also one which brings fulfilment.
Our Structure
The Governing Body comprises of 9 Governors, including parents, school staff and volunteers from the local community. The Full Governing Body meetings are attended by all Governors and considers any strategic issues that affect more than one area of School Life, receive reports from the Head Teacher and its key Committees, and approves matters reserved for it.
For the Articles of Association and Scheme of Delegation for the Trust see the Trust website: Trust Policies & Key Information | Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Trust
Contacting the Governing Body
Correspondence for the Chair of Governors, Clerk to the Local Governing Body or School Business Manager should be directed via the school office.
St Mary & St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Station Lane
Barton
Preston
PR3 5DY
Telephone: 01772 862335
Chair of Governors
Mrs Christine Davies
c/o St Mary & St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Email: office@stmarystandrews.mecmat.org
Clerk to the Local Governing Body
Mr Martin Conway
c/o St Mary & St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Email: martin.conway@mecmat.org
School Business Manager / Bursar
Mrs Hayley Matthews
St Mary & St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Telephone: 01772 862335
Email: bursar@stmarystandrews.mecmat.org
