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.
Co-Chair of Governors and Foundation Governor - Mrs Ruth Downes ruth.downes@crowton.cheshire.sch.uk
Co-Chair of Governors and Foundation Governor - Mrs Sarah Thompson sarah.thompson@crowton.cheshire.sch.uk
Headteacher - Miss Lauren Hill
Staff Governor - Miss Kaye Russon
Foundation Governor - Mrs Victoria Nagle-Pickering
Foundation Governor - Mrs Gillian Edwards
Foundation Governor - Vacant
Foundation Governor (ex-officio) - Vacant
Associate Member - Mr Richard Thorne (non-voting)
Local Authority Governor - Mr Charles Fifield
Parent Governor - Mrs Nicola Morrant
Parent Governor - Mrs Rosy Astbury
| Name | Role | Responsibility | Term of Office |
| Mrs Ruth Downes | Co-Chair of Governors |
Pastoral, Christian Ethos and Finance |
4th November 2020 - 3rd November 2024 |
| Mrs Sarah Thompson | Co-Chair of Governors |
Finance, RE and Collective Worship |
29th January 2024 - 28th January 2028 |
| Miss Lauren Hill |
Headteacher |
Safeguarding, Finance, Health and Safety, Curriculum, Staffing, School Improvement, Church Distinctiveness and Admissions |
1st April 2024 - No end date |
| Miss Kaye Russon | Staff Governor |
Curriculum and Church Distinctiveness |
1st September 2023 - 31st August 2024 |
| 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 |
| Mr Richard Thorne | Associate Member (non-voting) |
Health and Safety / Premises and Science |
14th March 2021 - 13th March 2025 |
| 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 |
| Mr Charles Fifield |
Local Authority Governor |
History | 12th June 2023 - 11th June 2027 |
Proposed Meeting Schedule 2023-2024
Full Governing Body Meetings
Committee Co-Chairs: Mrs Ruth Downes and Mrs Sarah Thompson
Tuesday 5th December 2023 4:30pm
Tuesday 23rd January 2024 4:30pm
Wednesday 20th March 2024 4:30pm
Tuesday 14th May 2024 4:30pm
Tuesday 25th June 2024 4:30pm