Academy Council
The Academy Council have a general responsibility for the management of the school but do not take decisions about its day to day running. This responsibility lies with the Headteacher.
The Bishop of Leeds has the right to appoint Foundation Governors onto the Academy Council. Parents, including carers, of registered pupils at the school are eligible to stand for election for Parent Governorship at the school. Staff Governors are elected by the school staff and must be paid to work at the school.
The Academy Council has specific responsibilities in a number of areas including:
Catholic ethos of the school;
Curriculum and conduct of the school;
Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN);
Overseeing the school budget;
Appointments, discipline and attendance of pupils;
Community and parish use of the school.
Scheme of Delegation
Academy Council
Any correspondence for the Academy Council should be sent courtesy of the school office in person or via office@stmaryshorsforth.org - marked for the attention of the appropriate Governor.
From February 2023, St Mary’s have moved from a shared Academy Council with Holy Name to a St Mary’s only Academy Council. Please see below for names and roles.
ACADEMY COUNCIL CONSTITUTION
Aoibheann Kelly - Edwards - Joint Chair of Governors - Responsible for safeguarding and attendance
Declared business interest: none
Meetings attended: 27.9.22, 13.12.22, 2.2.23, 30.3.23, 25.5.23, 13.7.23, 28.9.23, 25.1.24, 14.3.24
Jim Robinson - Foundation Governor - Vice chair - Responsible for English
Declared business interest: none
Meetings attended: 27.9.22, 13.12.22, 2.2.23, 30.3.23, 25.5.23,13.7.23, 28.9.23, 25.1.24,
Chris Barnes - Joint Chair of Governors - Foundation Governor - Responsible for health and safety
Declared business interest: none
Meetings attended: 27.9.22, 13.12.22, 2.2.23, 30.3.23, 25.5.23,13.7.23, 28.9.23, 14.3.24
Julie Trumble - Foundation Governor - Responsible for pupil premium
Declared business interest: none
Meetings attended: 2.2.23, 30.3.23, 25.5.23,13.7.23, 28.9.23, 25.1.24, 14.3.24
Barbara Pounder - Foundation Governor - Responsible for sports premium
Declared business interest: none
Meetings attended: 2.2.23, 30.3.23, 13.7.23, 28.9.23,25.1.24, 14.3.24
Father Michael Doody - Foundation Governor - Responsible for Catholic life and RE
Declared business interest: none
Meetings attended: 27.9.22, 13.12.22, 2.2.23, 30.3.23, 25.5.23,13.7.23, 28.9.23,25.1.24
Adam Burgin - Parent Governor - Responsible for staff welfare
Declared business interest: none
Meetings attended: 2.2.23, 30.3.23, 25.5.23,13.7.23, 28.9.23, 14.3.24
Robert Webster - Parent Governor - Responsible for SEND
Declared business interest: none
Meetings attended: 2.2.23, 30.3.23, 25.5.23,13.7.23, 28.9.23,25.1.24, 14.3.24
Alison Roberts - Staff Governor
Declared business interest: none
Meetings attended: 27.9.22, 13.12.22, 2.2.23, 25.5.23,13.7.23, 28.9.23, 25.1.24, 14.3.24
Sarah Hurley - Ex-Officio Headteacher
Declared business interest: none
Meetings attended: 27.9.22, 13.12.22, 2.2.23, 30.3.23, 25.5.23, 13.7.23, 28.9.23, 25.1.24, 14.3.24