Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA). For further information on who our governors are and what they do, please click on each name below:
| Name | Position | Term of Office start | Term of Office end | Designation | Committee | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Richardson | Headteacher | N/A | N/A | Headteacher | Appeals ECM Finance & Premises First/Pay Review | N/A |
| Jean Doloughan | Chair | 07/02/2021 | 06/02/2025 | Foundation | Appeals ECM Finance & Premises HT Performance Staffing | Numeracy Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| Vacancy | Foundation | |||||
| Margaret Clough | 15/01/2020 | 14/01/2024 | Community | ECM First/Pay Review Staffing HT Performance | Literacy Early Years Outdoor Play |
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| Doreen Booth | 17/11/2020 | 16/11/2024 | Community | ECM First/Pay Review HT Performance | Child Protection/Safeguarding Early Years Online Safety |
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| Mrs Rachel Musgrove | Vice Chair | 21/05/2018 | 20/05/2022 | Parent | Appeals ECM | Anti-bullying |
| Mrs Pamela Burnip | 13/03/2021 | 12/03/2025 | Parent | ECM | tba | |
| Mrs Judith Bulmer | 27/02/2019 | 26/02/2023 | Staff - Teaching | ECM Staffing | N/A | |
| Mrs Amy Robson | 24/02/2020 | 23/02/2024 | Parent | ECM | Sport/Sports Premium | |
| Mrs Joy Burrell | 06/07/2021 | 06/07/2025 | LA Governor | ECM Finance & Premises | Quality of Education | |
| Mrs Sandra Williamson | 17/05/2021 | 17/05/2021 | Foundation | Finance & Premises ECM | Music | |
| Mrs Dimitra Skoumpopoulou | 25/11/2021 | 25/11/2025 | Parent | ECM First/Pay Review | Training & Development | |
| Vacancy | Parent Governor |
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
St Stephen’s CE Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department for 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)
Terms of reference for Governor committee’s
NGA Code of Conduct & Guidance 2021
How To Become A School Governor
Parent governors are a core part of a school’s Board of Governors. The role is voluntary and will appeal to parents who want to make a positive impact on their child’s education and school life. The outcome is indirect, since the governor role has little interaction with the pupils or with daily school life, but is much more “behind the scenes”. As well as parent governors, a school’s Board of Governors consists of:
- Staff governors
- Local authority governors
- Foundation governors
- Partnership governors
- Co-opted governors
- Associate members
Volunteers need to be dedicated people who care about improving education, but they do not need prior board experience. It makes the role perfect for professionals looking to improve their business and leadership skills, give back to society and enhance children’s futures.
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, contact the school office or visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Governors Register of Business Interests
| Name | Other Governor Roles | Business Interests | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Alison Richardson | None | None | Durham County Council |
| Mrs Margaret Clough | None | None | Retired |
| Mrs Jean Doloughan | None | None | Retired |
| Mrs Rachel Musgrove | None | None | Accenture |
| Mrs Doreen Booth | None | None | Retired |
| Mrs Pamela Burnip | None | None | King James I Academy |
| Mrs Judith Bulmer | None | None | Durham County Council |
| Mrs Amy Robson | None | None | self employed |
| Mrs Sandra Williamson | None | None | Retired |
| Mrs Joy Burrell | None | None | Retired |
| Mrs Dimitra Skoumpoulou | None | None |
Record of Governor’s Attendance
Schools are now required to display a record of Governor’s attendance at meetings for each school academic year. You can also view previous years attendance.
KEY
Y – Attended meeting
A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
X – Not a member of the committee
NA – Not appointed or term of office has ended
| Name | Finance & Premises 19-10-21 | Pay Review 19-10-21 | ECM 02-11-21 | Full Governing Body 16-11-21 | Finance & Premises 03/02/22 | ECM 01/02/22 | Full Governing Body 08/02/22 | Finance & Premises | ECM 23/05/22 | Full Governing Body 21/06/22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Alison Richardson | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Mrs Margaret Clough | X | Y | Y | Y | X | Y | Y | X | Y | Y |
| Mrs Jean Doloughan | Y | X | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Fr David Spokes | Y | Y | X | Y | Y | X | Y | X | A | |
| Mrs Doreen Booth | X | Y | Y | Y | X | Y | Y | X | Y | Y |
| Mrs Pamela Burnip | X | X | Y | Y | X | A | Y | X | A | Y |
| Mrs Judith Bulmer | X | X | Y | Y | X | Y | Y | X | Y | Y |
| Mrs Rachel Musgrove | X | X | Y | Y | X | Y | Y | X | A | A |
| Mrs Amy Robson | X | X | Y | Y | X | A | Y | X | Y | Y |
| Mrs Sandra Williamson | Y - OBSERVER | X | Y - OBSERVER | Y | X | Y | Y | X | Y | Y |
| Mrs Joy Burrell | X | X | X | Y | X | Y | Y | X | A | Y |
| Mrs Dimitra Skoumpopoulu | NA | NA | NA | NA | X | Y | Y | X | Y | Y |
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