Governors are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. The role of a governing body, often described as being a “critical friend”, is absolutely key to the effectiveness of a school.
For information about governance in the South York Multi-Academy Trust, including information about the Trustees and Members of the board and financial information including the funding agreement, articles of association and audited annual accounts, please see the MAT website.
The Local Governing Committee is made up of representatives of the school staff, parents, the Local Parish Church, and members of the local community who, in addition to participating in the full Local Governing Committee, may also serve on sub-committees. The sub-committees are:
- Headteacher Appraisal
- Pay Committee
- Pay Appeals
The Local Governing Committee
| Name of Governor | Category of Governor | Appointing Body* | Term of Office | Committee Membership | Additional Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hall | Foundation | Diocesan Board | 25/11/24 -24/11/28 | Pay Committee | Chair of LGC, Headteacher Appraisal & Pay Committee |
| Charlotte Todd | Staff | Staff Body | 01/12/23 -30/11/27 | ||
| David Swallow | Parent | Parent Body | 12/01/24 -11/01/28 | ||
| Emily Thompson | Parent | Parent Body | 26/04/24 -25/04/28 | ||
| Rev Katharine McBride | Foundation | Ex-officio | 18/07/23 - ongoing | ||
| Rachel Robinson | Trust Appointed | Trust Board | 13/07/23 -12/07/27 | Pay Committee | Safeguarding Governor |
| Ros Williams | Foundation | Diocesan Board | 01/09/21 -31/08/25 | Pay Committee | Vice Chair of LGC Safeguarding Governor SEND Governor |
| Sarah Wearing | Trust Appointed | Trust Board | 01/03/22 -28/02/26 | Pay Appeals | Named Contact for Pay Appeals |
| *Diocesan Board = York Diocesan Board of Education (following consultation with the Parochial Church Council of the parish in which the school is situated) Staff Body = Staff Body under the MAT’s Scheme of Delegation Parent Body = Parent body, under the MAT’s Scheme of Delegation, or by appointment of the LGC under specific circumstances LGC = Local Governing Body, with the approval [of the Chair] of the MAT Board |
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| Clare Thompson | Attendee | Headteacher | |||
Click here to view the Dunnington LGC Register of Business Interests, 2024-2025
Former Members of the Local Governing Committee who have stepped down in the past year
| Name of Governor | Category of Governor | Appointing Body | Term of Office | Committee Membership | Additional Responsibilities | Declaration of Relevant Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanna Rawlings | Trust Appointed | Trust Board | 14/11/2023 -12/12/24 | |||
| Lucy Hart | Trust Appointed | Trust Board | 14/11/23 -14/05/24 |
Local Governing Committee Meeting Attendance
- 2023-2024 Attendance Records
- 2022-2023 Attendance Records
- 2021-2022 Attendance Records
- 2020-2021 Attendance Records
- 2019-2020 Attendance Records