Cassop Primary
SchoolOur Governing Body
Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
The Governing Body meet once per term and are responsible for appointing staff, setting targets for improvement, reviewing school policies, monitoring and evaluating the performance of the school, and overseeing the school budget. Mrs Michelle Radford is the Chair of the Governing Body. Correspondence for the Chair can be sent to:
c/o Cassop Primary School
Cassop
Durham
DH6 4RA
REGISTER OF BUSINESS INTERESTS
From 1 September 2015, governing bodies are under a duty of publish on their website their register of interests. The register includes relevant business interests of governors and details of any other education establishments they govern. The register also sets out if there are any relationships between governors and members of the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives.
Governing Body Committee Structure for Cassop Primary School member of The Acorn Federation
The Governing body consists of:
| Name | Representing | Term of Office |
Committee | Responsibilities | Register of Interests |
Relationship to Staff |
| Mr Andrew Fletcher | Co-opted | 19/01/2022 - 18/01/2026 |
Finance and Premises
First/Pay Review HT Performance |
None | None | |
| Ms Victoria Hewison | Head Teacher |
19/01/2022 - ongoing |
Head Teacher at Cassop and West Pelton Primary School | None | ||
| Mrs Helen Atherton | Staff | 19/01/2022 - 18/01/2026 |
Finance and Premises Staffing |
EYFS | School Business Manager at Cassop and West Pelton Primary School | None |
| Mr Michael Summers | Parent Elected | 19/01/2022 - 18/01/2026 |
Appeals Review |
Durham Music Service Trustee. Education Durham | None | |
| Mrs Michelle Radford (Chair) | Co-opted | 19/01/2022 - 18/01/2026 |
Finance and Premises HT Performance Staffing (Chair) Curriculum (Chair) First/Pay Review (Chair) |
Children Looked After Safeguarding SEND |
None | None |
| Mrs Alison Whelan (Vice Chair) | Parent Elected | 19/01/2022 - 18/01/2026 |
First/Pay Review Curriculum Finance and Premises (Chair) Staffing |
Cultural Education | None | None |
| Mrs Christine Baxter | Co-opted | 19/01/2022 - 18/01/2026 |
Staffing | Deputy Head Teacher at West Pelton Primary School | None | |
| Cllr Danny Wood | Local Authority | 19/01/2022 - 18/01/2026 |
Appeals
HT Performance |
None | None | |
| Ms Deborah Ainsworth | Co-opted | 19/01/2022 - 18/01/2026 |
Finance and Premises |
Child Protection / LAC |
HLTA at West Pelton Primary School | None |
| Dr Rachael Kirkley | Co-opted | 16/02/2023 - 15/02/2027 |
Appeals
Finance and Premises |
None | None | |
| Mrs Alice Butler | Co-opted | 24/10/2024 - 23/10/2028 |
|
Deputy Headteacher at Cassop Primary School | None |
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Cassop Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools.
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017) Governor Code of Conduct Policy
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Governor Attendance
Schools are required to display a record of Governor attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
KEY
✓ – Attended meeting
A/A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
n/a – Not a member of the committee
Record of Attendance 2024-2025
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Name |
Finance and |
Curriculum |
Full |
Pay Review |
Finance and Premises Committee Meeting |
Curriculum Committee Meeting |
Full Governing Body Committee Meeting |
Finance and Premises Committee Meeting |
Curriculum Committee Meeting |
Full Governing Body Committee Meeting |
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Mrs Helen Atherton |
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N/A |  |
N/A | ||||||
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Ms Deborah Ainsworth |
A/A | N/A | |
N/A | ||||||
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Dr Rachael Kirkley |
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N | N | N/A | ||||||
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Mr Michael Summers |
N/A | N/A | |
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Mrs Christine Baxter |
N/A | N/A | A/A | N/A | ||||||
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Ms Victoria Hewison |
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Mrs Michelle Radford |
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Chair
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Mrs Alison Whelan |
Chair |
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A/A | A/A |
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Cllr Danny Wood |
N/A | N/A | A/A | N/A | ||||||
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Mr Andrew Fletcher |
N | N/A | |
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Archived Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.
Committee Terms of Reference
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