Governors

Follow the 3 core functions set out in the Governance Handbook 2020:

1. To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
2. Hold the head teacher to account for the educational performance of the Academy and its children;
3. Oversee the financial performance of the Academy and making sure its money is well spent.

Together, the Governors are responsible for:

• Setting aims and targets for the Academy and checking the Academy’s progress towards attaining these.
• Monitoring how well the Academy’s policies and plans are working.
• Accounting for the performance of the Academy and the Local Governing Body (LGB).
• Working with the Head teacher to make sure that teaching at the Academy is effective and good quality and the children are making the best possible progress.
• Taking general responsibility for the Academy and its budget.
• Challenging and supporting the senior management team and taking opportunities to show interest in and appreciation of staff and children.
• Promoting the interests of the Academy and its children in the wider community.

The LGB comprises of:

The Head Teacher

Staff governor - elected by the staff at the Academy 

3 Parent governors - elected from parents at the Academy

5 Co-opted governors - Invited by the LGB for their skill set from the local community

Associate member - Appointed by the governors to provide short term support in areas identified by the LGB. They have no voting rights and their term of office will be limited to 1 year. 

The Chair of Governors: Mr P. Turner

contact information is p.turner@carltonminiottacademy.org or

Carlton Miniott Academy,  Carlton Miniott, Thirsk YO7 4NJ

Your Governors: 

 Liz Foster:

Liz has spent her career in primary education as a teacher, head teacher and Diocesan and Local Authority Adviser. She is now retired from that work and am employed by Citizens Advice as a paid/volunteer Specialist Benefits Adviser for people affected by cancer. Liz has enjoyed my time to date as a co-opted governor or Carlton Miniott Academy getting to know the Academy and the community it serves.

 Steve Westley:

Stephen was appointed to the role of Parent Governor in the Autumn of 2020, in addition to normal Governing Body roles he is the Link Governor for Year 4, Geography and History.  He has also become the understudy for the Safeguarding Link Governor role.

Stephen served as a pilot in the Royal Air Force for 16 years before leaving for a slower pace of life in December 18, he now works for Jet2.com flying airliners at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Stephen is married to an RAF Navigator and has a young child in Year 1 and another child who will enter Reception in 2021.  Stephen is looking forward to working closely with Carlton Miniott and striving for the best education for all the children that attend.

Resignations:

Chris Dale parent governor 17.11.2020

Hannah Bailey Associate member 01.12.2020                                                           

 Clerk to the Governors:    Mrs Dianne Mousley

Governor Attendance at LGB Meetings: