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Governor recruitment information can be found here.
Chair of Governors: Mr Keith Woodcock
Vice Chair of Governors: Mr Kevin Anthony
Clerk to the Governors: Provided by Cooper Barton Ltd (June 2016)
Balshaw's Church of England High School - Governor Meeting Attendance 2023/2024
Governing Board Membership
Current:
|
Name: |
Appointment |
End |
Category: |
Appointed |
Nominated |
|
Mr Steven Haycocks |
1.9.2018 |
Ex-officio |
Headteacher |
Ex-officio |
|
|
Mr Kevin Anthony |
7.10.2019 |
6.10.2027 |
Co-opted |
GB |
|
|
Mrs Carol Berry |
21.2.2023 |
20.2.2027 |
Foundation |
POM |
|
|
Mrs Ruth Bird |
27.4.2022 |
26.4.2026 |
Foundation |
DBE |
PCC |
|
Mr Damian Clapham |
13.6.2023 | 12.6.2027 | Foundation | POM | |
|
Rev Paul Davies |
14.11.2022 |
Ex-officio |
Foundation |
Arch Deacon DBE |
|
|
Ms Sonia Edwards |
10.11.2023 |
9.11.2027 |
Parent |
Elected |
Parent Body |
|
Mr Anthony Holland |
1.9.2023 |
31.8.2027 |
Co-opted |
GB |
|
|
Mr David Melling |
4.3.2022 |
3.3.2026 |
Co-opted |
GB |
|
|
Rev Paul Robinson |
1.10.2021 |
30.9.2025 |
Co-opted |
GB |
|
| Mr Jack Turner | 5.12.2024 | 4.12.2028 | Staff | Elected |
Staff Body |
|
Mrs Kris Williams |
20.11.2021 |
19.11.2025 |
Co-opted |
GB |
|
|
Mr Keith Woodcock |
1.1.2023 |
31.12.2026 |
Foundation |
DBE |
PCC |
|
Mr David Yates |
12.1.2022 |
11.1.2026 |
Co-opted |
GB |
|
Previous: (in last 12 months)
| Name | Appointment Date | End Date | Category | Resigned/End of Term | Appointed By |
| Mrs Julie Brown | 12.1.23 | 30.10.24 | Co-opted | Resigned | Governing Board |
| Mrs Delia Dolman | 5.12.20 | 4.12.24 | Staff | End of Term | Staff Body |
| Mrs Julia Monks | 16.3.23 | 25.3.25 | LEA | Resigned | LCC |
| Mr Gareth Taylor | 10.11.23 | - | Parent Governor | D.2025 | Parent Body |
Governing Board Terms of Reference
Please see the terms of reference of the current sub-committees of the Governing Board can be found below:
Dates of Meetings
| Date | Start | End | Committee | Meeting | Location |
| Wed 11 Sept 2024 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Full Governing Board | Full Governing Board | School |
| Wed 2 Oct 2024 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Resources | Resources | School |
| Wed 16 Oct 2024 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Curriculum and Standards | Curriculum and Standards | School |
| Wed 6 Nov 2024 | 15:00 | 16:00 | Strategy Group | Strategy Group | School |
| Wed 6 Nov 2024 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Student Welfare and Ethos | Student Welfare and Ethos | School |
| Wed 4 Dec 2024 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Full Governing Board | Full Governing Board | School |
| Wed 15 Jan 2025 | 15:00 | 16:00 | Strategy Group | Strategy Group | School |
| Wed 15 Jan 2025 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Student Welfare and Ethos | Student Welfare and Ethos | School |
| Wed 22 Jan 2024 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Resources | Resources | School |
| Wed 5 Feb 2025 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Curriculum and Standards | Curriculum and Standards | School |
| Wed 19 Mar 2025 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Full Governing Board | Full Governing Board | School |
| Wed 23 Apr 2025 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Resources | Resources | School |
| Wed 7 May 2025 | 15:00 | 16:00 | Strategy Group | Strategy Group | School |
| Wed 7 May 2025 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Student Welfare and Ethos | Student Welfare and Ethos | School |
| Wed 14 May 2025 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Curriculum and Standards | Curriculum and Standards | School |
| Wed 4 June 2025 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Resources | Resources | School |
| Wed 9 July 2025 | 16:00 | 18:00 | Full Governing Board | Full Governing Board | School |
Membership of Committees
| Resources | Curriculum & Standards | Student Welfare & Ethos |
|
Mr Steven Haycocks |
Mr Steven Haycocks | Mr Steven Haycocks |
|
Mr Kevin Anthony (Chair) |
Mr Kevin Anthony | Mr Kevin Anthony |
|
Mr Damian Clapham |
Mrs Ruth Bird | Mrs Carol Berry |
|
Ms Sonia Edwards |
Rev Paul Davies | Mrs Ruth Bird |
|
Mr Anthony Holland |
Ms Sonia Edwards | Ms Sonia Edwards |
|
Mr David Melling |
Mr David Melling (Chair) | Mr Anthony Holland |
|
Mr Jack Turner |
Mr Jack Turner | Rev Paul Robinson (Chair) |
|
Mr Keith Woodcock |
Mr Keith Woodcock | Mr Jack Turner |
| Mr David Yates | Mr David Yates |
Mrs Kris Williams |
|
|
Mr Keith Woodcock | |
| Mr David Yates |
Business Interests
|
Name of Governor
|
Name of Business
/Organisation |
Nature of Business
|
Nature of Interest
|
Date Commenced
|
Date Ceased
|
| Carol Berry |
Self-employed |
Education | Owner | 1.9.2018 | |
| Damian Clapham | Edmundson Electrical Ltd |
Electrical Wholesale |
Employee | 5.4.2006 |
|
| Jack Turner | COP Books | Education | Contributor | 28.2.2024 |
30.4.2024 |
Governorships at other Educational Institutions
|
Name of Governor
|
Name of Institution/Charity
|
Position Held
|
Date Commenced
|
Date Ceased
|
|
Mr Steven Haycocks |
Shaftesbury House |
Local Authority Governor |
1.9.2016 |
|
|
Mr Steven Haycocks |
Runshaw College |
Co-opted Governor |
11.7.2019 |
|
|
Mrs Kris Williams |
Woodlea Junior School |
Co-opted Governor |
27.2.2015 |
11.9.2017 |
| Rev Paul Robinson | St.Michael's Academy | Governor |
1.10.2021 |
|
| Rev Paul Robinson | Cidari Multi Academy Trust | Trustee | 27.3.24 |
|
Governing Board Relationship with Staff Members
|
Name of Governor |
Relative Name | Nature of Relationship | Position Held | Material Interest |