Governors

Welcome to the section of the website where you can find out more about our schools governors and the work that they do. The main role of the governors is one of monitoring and evaluation to support the Headteacher and their staff.

We have a legal responsibility to:
• Ensure that the National Curriculum is followed
• Oversee the school's budget
• Monitor the condition of the school buildings and grounds
• Ensure that Special Educational Needs are met

Each school has a Governing Body comprised of parent governors, people from the local community, teaching staff and the Headteacher. As a church school, our Governing Body also includes the parish vicar.

Governors are responsible for the effective management of our school, acting within a framework set out by national legislation and the policies of the Local Authority and the Diocese. A key responsibility is helping to set strategic direction for the school and we share a committed focus on continuing to drive school performance.

The Full Governing Body meets half-termly. The minutes of Governor meetings are held in school and may be viewed upon request.

Who are we?

The Governing Body currently comprises of the following Governors, plus the Headteacher.

Chair of Governors and Foundation Governor - Mrs Sarah Thompson sarah.thompson@crowton.cheshire.sch.uk

Vice Chair of Governors and Local Authority Governor - Mr Charles Fifield

Headteacher - Miss Lauren Hill

Foundation Governor - Mrs Ruth Downes

Foundation Governor - Mrs Victoria Nagle-Pickering

Foundation Governor - Mrs Gillian Edwards

Foundation Governor - Mr Richard Harris

Parent Governor - Mrs Nicola Morrant

Parent Governor - Mrs Rosy Astbury

Staff Governor - Miss Megan Porter

Foundation Governor - Vacant

Name	Role	Responsibility	Term of Office
Mrs Sarah Thompson	Chair of Governors and Foundation Governor	Finance, RE and Collective Worship	29th January 2024 - 28th January 2028
Mr Charles Fifield	Vice Chair of Governors and Local Authoriy Governor	History	12th June 2023 - 11th June 2027
Mrs Ruth Downes	Foundation Governor	Pastoral, Christian Ethos and Finance	16th October 2024 - 15th October 2028
Miss Lauren Hill	Headteacher	Safeguarding, Finance, Health and Safety, Curriculum, Staffing, School Improvement, Church Distinctiveness and Admissions	1st April 2024 - No end date
Mrs Gillian Edwards	Foundation Governor	English	7th December 2023 - 6th December 2026
Mrs Victoria Nagle-Pickering	Foundation Governor	Geography and Maths	8th November 2022 - 7th November 2026
Mrs Nicola Morrant	Parent Governor	Finance, Admissons and SEND	19th October 2022 - 18th October 2026
Mrs Rosy Astbury	Parent Governor	Safeguarding and EYFS	19th October 2022 - 18th October 2026
Miss Megan Porter	Staff Governor	Curriculum	1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025
Mr Richard Harris	Foundation Governor		3rd February 2025 - 2nd February 2029
	Foundation Governor