On 1 July 2022, St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School joined Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (Companies House : 09940352). Details regarding the Members and Directors of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust can be obtained from www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk or bccet.org.uk.
Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
Please see the list of our governors below, including dates of appointment / terms of office.
Mrs Kathryn Robinson – Chair of LGC / Foundation Governor
(April 2023 – April 2027) |
Mrs Andrea Goodwin – Headteacher
(No term of office) |
Mr Rob Brown – Foundation Governor
(October 2022 – October 2026) |
Mrs Megan Clark – Staff Governor
(July 2022 – July 2026) |
Father Marc Lyden Smith – Foundation Governor
(October 2022 – October 2026) |
Mr Niki Bird – Parent Governor
(October 2022 – October 2026) |
Mr Peter Thompson – Vice Chair of LGC / Foundation Governor
(September 2022 – September 2026) |
Mrs Amanda Ball – (DHT) Observer#
(No term of office) |
Mr Dennis Hogan – Foundation Governor
(June 2023 – June 2027) |
Business and financial interests and other roles
Mrs K Robinson – Chair of LGC / Foundation Governor
None
|
Mrs A Goodwin – Headteacher
None |
Mr R Brown – Foundation Governor
Director of Education for Middlesborough Atrium Groupings – Property Director
|
Mrs M Clark – Staff Governor
Teacher at St. Mary Magdalen’s |
Father Marc Lyden Smith – Foundation Governor
Parish Priest Trustee of YMT
|
Mr N Bird – Parent Governor
None |
Mr P Thompson – Vice Chair of LGC / Foundation Governor
None
|
Mrs A Ball – (DHT) Observer
None |
Mr D Hogan – Foundation Governor
None |
Annual Statement
Governors provide an annual statement to parents each year which outlines their roles and work within school.
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
St Mary Magdalen Catholic 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 (Updated Aug 2017)
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, please contact the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. All applications will be processed and approved by the Diocese.
Governing Body Committee Structure
Mrs K Robinson – Chair of LGC /Foundation Governor | Chair of Governors
Governor Induction Curriculum Governor Mental Health / Wellbeing Governor EYFS Governor |
Mr N Bird – Parent Governor | IT / Website Governor
SEND Governor |
Father Marc Lyden Smith – Foundation Governor | RE / Catholic Life Governor |
Mr P Thompson – Foundation Governor | Vice Chair of Governors
Maths Governor |
Mr R Brown – Foundation Governor | Safeguarding / Child Protection Governor
English Governor |
Mrs A Goodwin – Headteacher | N/A |
Mrs M Clark – Staff Governor | Health and Safety Governor |
Mrs A Ball – (DHT) Observer | N/A |
Mr D Hogan – Foundation Governor | Healthy Lifestyles Governor |
Record of Governors Attendance
Local Governing Committee
17.10.22 | 6.12.22 | 24.1.23 | 14.3.23 | 16.5.23 | 10.7.23 | |
Mr L Kerrigan
(Stepped down April 2023) |
/ | / | / | / | – | – |
Mrs K Robinson | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Father Marc Lyden Smith | / | / | / | x | / | x |
Mr P Thompson | x | / | / | / | / | / |
Mr R Brown | / | / | / | x | x | x |
Mrs A Goodwin | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Mrs M Clark | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Mr N Bird | / | x | / | / | x | / |
Mrs A Ball | / | / | / | / | / | / |
17.10.23 | 12.12.23 | 23.1.24 | 5.3.24 | |||
Mr D Hogan | / | / | / | / | ||
Mrs K Robinson | / | / | / | / | ||
Father Marc Lyden Smith | / | / | / | / | ||
Mr P Thompson | / | / | x | / | ||
Mr R Brown | / | / | / | x | ||
Mrs A Goodwin | / | / | / | / | ||
Mrs M Clark | / | / | / | / | ||
Mr N Bird | / | x | / | / | ||
Mrs A Ball | / | / | / | / |