Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
Governing Body Committee Structure
| Name | Representing | Term of Office | Committee | Responsibilities | Register of Governor's Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Golightly (Chair) | Parent | 25/04/2018 - 24/04/2022 | 'Everyone is Special' Committee | Chair of Governors | None |
| Mrs Teresa Nixon (Vice Chair) | Co-opted | 27/06/2017 - 26/06/2021 | Finance & Personnel Hearings & First Head Teacher's Performance 'Everyone is Special' Committee | Vice Chair of Governors LAC Safeguarding SEND | None |
| Mrs Catherine Hughes (Head Teacher) | Head Teacher | 01/09/2015 - ongoing | Finance & Personnel 'Everyone is Special' Committee | DCC Employee | |
| Miss Julia Watson (Deputy Head) | Co-opted | 01/09/2015 - 31/08/2019 | Finance & Personnel 'Everyone is Special' Committee | DCC Employee | |
| Mrs Carol Foster | Co-opted | 13/11/2017 - 12/11/2021 | 'Everyone is Special' Committee | Wellbeing | None |
| Mrs Jean Dodds | Local Authority | 12/11/2018 - 11/11/2022 | 'Everyone is Special' Committee | DCC Employee Spouse of PED Landscapes |
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| Mrs Sarah Hughes | Parent | 05/11/2018 - 04/11/2022 | 'Everyone is Special' Committee | None | |
| Ms Sonia Bell | Staff Governor | 13/11/2018 - 12/11/2022 | 'Everyone is Special' Commitee | DCC Employee | |
| Mr Keith Porter | - | - | - | - |
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Oxhill Nursery 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. For further information please view or download the full document below.
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (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, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Governor Attendance
Schools are required to display a record of Governor attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
KEY
✓ – Attended meeting
A/A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
X – Not a member of the committee
Record of Attendance 2020-2021
| Name | Finance 07/10/20 | Pay Review 21/10/20 | FGB 26/11/20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Teresa Nixon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mrs Catherine Hughes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Miss Julia Watson | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ms Sonia Bell | - | - | ✓ |
| Mrs Jean Dodds | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mrs Sarah Hughes | - | - | ✓ |
| Mrs Sarah Golightly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mr Keith Porter | - | - | ✓ |
Archived Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.
Committee Terms of Reference
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