Governors
Chair of Governors (November 2019) - Paula Riordan - email: paula.riordan72@gmail.com
The Governing Body works in partnership with the Headteacher and staff to ensure that the delivery of the curriculum, the use of public resources and the effectiveness of teaching and learning are of the highest possible standard.
The Governors of Rainow School are responsible for the strategic leadership of the school but are not involved in its day-to-day operation.
The Governing Body:
- agrees the school budget, prioritises spending and approves staffing levels;
- monitors the standards of achievement;
- ensures delivery of the curriculum;
- provides a parental voice;
- oversees the maintenance of the school premises;
- formulates school policies;
- appoints the Headteacher and supports in the appointment of other staff;
- acts as the school's 'critical friend', providing both support and challenge.
All Governors are volunteers and there is no payment for the role.
MinutesPlease click here to read committee meeting minutes |
Governing Body Membership as at 02/11/2022
| Category of Governor | Governors' Names | Term of office | Appointing body |
| Chair | Paula Riordan | 13/11/18 - 12/11/22 | co-opted |
| Staff (Head) | Jonathan Norris | 01 September 2016 | |
| Staff | Nicola Daley | 5 Mar-2021 - 4 Mar 2025 | Elected by staff |
| Parent | Kathy Lewis | 29-Nov-2019 to 28-Nov-2023 | Elected by Parents |
| Parent | Laura Saunders | 29-Nov-2019 to 28-Nov-2023 | Elected by parents |
| Local Authority | Julien Rye | 25 Jul 2021 - 24 July 2025 | Appointed by local authority |
| Co-opted | Peter Grogan | 17 Nov 2021 - 16 Nov 2025 | Appointed by the GB |
| Parent | Dean Grice | 13 Nov 2018 - 12 Nov 2022 | Elected by the parents |
| Associate Governor | Helen Pugh | 19 Mar 2019 - 18 Mar 2023 | Appointed by the GB |
| Co-opted | Richard Stockwell | 18 Sept 2019 - 13 Oct 2023 | Appointed by the GB |
Governing Body Committee Structure, 2022-23
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Governing Body Chair: Paula Riordan |
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| Buildings & Premises Committee | Teaching & Learning Committee | Finance Comittee | Headteacher's Performance Management Committee | Pay Committee | Appeals |
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1.Peter Grogan (Chair) |
1. Peter Grogan (Chair) | 1. Julien Rye (Chair) | 1. Paula Riordan(Chair) | 1.Helen Pugh (Chair) | 1. Julien Rye |
| 2. Dean Grice | 2. Nicola Daley (Staff) | 2. Jonathan Norris | 2. Peter Grogan | 2. Richard Stockwell | 2. Paula Riordan |
| 3. Jonathan Norris | 3. Jonathan Norris (HT) | 3. Richard Stockwell | 3. Dean Grice | ||
| 4. Laura Saunders | 4. Paula Riordan | 4. Peter Grogan | 4. Jonathan Norris | ||
| 5. Richard Stockwell | 5. Paula Riordan | ||||
| 6. Dean Grice | |||||
| 7. Helen Pugh | |||||
| 8. Kathy Lewis | |||||
| 9. Laura Saunders | Pay Appeals (3): | ||||
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Meeting Frequency: Twice yearly (& as required) |
Meeting Frequency: Once per term (& as required) |
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Meeting Frequency: Six monthly (& as required) |
Meeting Frequency: Twice yearly (& as required) |
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Additional notes: All above committees have a quorum of 3. Full Governing Body (FGB) meetings to be held three times per year; & End of Year Review meeting. Ad hoc committees to be constituted as and when required e.g. Coplaints, Pupil Discipline / Exclusions, Staff Disciplinary/Disimissal; Pay Appeals; Recruitment etc. Training Liaision Governor: Richard Stockwell |
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| Name of Governor | Named Business and/or personal interests with School (spouse/partner/relative) | Member of any other educational establishment (list below) |
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Nicola Daley Staff Governor Start date: 6th March 2017 |
Nil | Nil |
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Dean Grice Parent Governor Start date: 13 Nov 2018 |
NHS Eastern Cheshire CCG |
Nil |
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Peter Grogan Parent Governor Start date: 13 Nov 2018 |
Nil | Nil |
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Kathy Lewis Parent Governor Start date: 29th November 2019 |
Partner owns Chris Kirkham Photography | Works as a T/A at Park Lane Special School |
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Jonathan Norris Staff Governor Start date: 01 Sept 2016 |
Headteacher at Rainow Primary School, friend of owner of Virtu Design (Interior Design company), son of David Norris Associates (Building, Surveyor, Design) | Nil |
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Helen Pugh Associate Governor Start date 19 Mar 2019 |
Nil | Assistant Head teacher at Tytherington High School |
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Paula Riordan Parent Governor Start date 13 Nov 2018 |
Nil | Principal at The Guild for Lifelong Learning |
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Julien Rye LA Governor Start date 25 Jul 2017 |
Partner at BDO LLP | Nil |
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Laura Saunders Parent Governor Start date: 29th November 2019 |
Nil |
Head of StarOnline School Senior Leader at Remit Training Group Faciliatation and Coaching Associate of multiple NPQ providers |
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Richard Stockwell Parent Governor Start date: 18th September 2019 |
Nil |
Nil |
| Governors who have resigned/term ended in the last 12 months | ||