Read brief reports of our Governors' Meetings here:
June 2021
17th June - There was a meeting of the Resources and Personnel Committee. Governors Rob Baxter, Paul Herbert, Sylvester Mathias, Phil Coldicott, Charles Omole, Stephen Kiely, and Jo-Anne Hoarty attended. The school was represented by Kate Warren, Jo MacPherson and Morgan Coetzee. Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting.
The meeting was held in school and remotely via Google Meet.
Morgan Coetzee updated Governors about our Cyber Security in light of the increase in cyber threats and attacks on educational institutions.
At the beginning of the meeting, Governors were presented with an update on the 2020/21 Budget, Five Year Plan, Major Contract Review and current Trading Statements and Revenue Opportunities by Kate Warren. The governors were provided with a status report on the GDPR Breaches, the Governor and School Fund Audit and a Business Management update.
Governors spent some time reviewing the latest position regarding staffing and staff well-being from Jo-Anne Hoarty.
Several policies had been reviewed, approved and recommended for adoption: Flexible Working Policy, Freedom of Information Act Policy, Staff Discipline, Grievance and Capability Policy and Health and Safety Policy.
May 2021
17th May - There was a meeting of the Curriculum and Teaching Committee. Governors in attendance were Fola Akinsowan, Phil Coldicott, Paul Herbert, Fr. Francis Higgins, Tola Adesina and Jo-Anne Hoarty. Also present was Associate Member Nila Kotecha. The School was represented by Kiersten Best, Ruth Holmwood, Paul Knight and Graeme Roach. Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting.
The meeting was held remotely via Google Meet.
Paul Knight presented Governors with a report on his project focus on Pastoral Leadership and how the ‘Look Up and Lead’ ethos could be applied.
Jo-Anne Hoarty provided detail on the process of Public Examinations by Teacher Assessment. Ruth Holmwood gave an update on the Intervention and Catch Up Action plan.
Jo-Anne Hoarty provided a feedback report on Progress Check 3.
Kiersten Best updated Governors about the Teaching Review and Graeme Roach discussed the latest position regarding the Disadvantaged Pupil Action Plan.
The Able Pupils Policy, Curriculum Policy, Home School Agreement and Independent Learning Policy were reviewed, approved and recommended for adoption.
March 2021
25th March - There was a meeting of the Full Governing Board. Governors Paul Herbert, Tola Adesina, Rob Baxter, Fr Francis Higgins, Ify Oduko, Christopher Sayles, Jo-Anne Hoarty and Phil Coldicott were in attendance. The school was represented by Greg Maw. Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting.
The meeting was held remotely via Google Meet.
There were a series of reports reviewed by Governors from the Head Teacher, Chair of Governors, Child Protection Governor, Development Governor, Health and Safety Governor, Mental Health Governor and individual Committee Chairs and Link Governors on work that had taken place since the last meeting of the Full Governing Board.
Governors were also presented and reviewed the School Improvement Plan, the School Evaluation Form and Pupil Premium Report. The School Budget 2020/21 and 2021/22 were reviewed and approved.
Governors reviewed and discussed the Exit Questionnaires that had been received. Claire Kitching presented the Local Authority Agenda Briefing.
15th March - There was a meeting of the Resources and Personnel Committee. Governors Rob Baxter, Paul Herbert, Sylvester Mathias, Phil Coldicott, Ify Oduko, Charles Omole, Stephen Kiely, Jo-Anne Hoarty and Associate Member Elizabeth Connolly attended. The school was represented by Kate Warren and Jo MacPherson. Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting, and Carole Anderson was an Observer.
The meeting was held remotely via Google Meet.
At the beginning of the meeting, Governors were presented with an update on the 2020/21 Budget, Five Year Plan and Major Investments Plan by Kate Warren. The governors were provided with a status report on the Annual Benchmarking Review, Governor and School Fund Audit and Internal Audit Questionnaire.
Governors spent some time reviewing the latest position regarding staffing and staff well-being from Jo-Anne Hoarty.
Several policies had been reviewed, approved and recommended for adoption: Accessibility Policy, Confidential Reporting Policy, Equalities and Cohesion Policy , Finance Manual and Staff Code of Conduct
February 2021
22nd February - There was a meeting of the Curriculum and Teaching Committee. Governors. In attendance were Fola Akinsowon, Phil Coldicott, Paul Herbert, Fr. Francis Higgins, Christopher Sayles and Jo-Anne Hoarty. Also present were Associate Members Nila Kotecha and Isi Olunwa. The School was represented by Kiersten Best, Ruth Holmwood, Kaylee Bolton and Graeme Roach. Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting and Oliver Anderson was observing. The meeting was held remotely via Google Meet.
Kaylee Bolton presented Governors with a report on her project focus on the Reflection Room and how it can be used as a space for students to reflect, restore and reconcile.
Jo-Anne Hoarty provided detail on the Curriculum Review and Raising Standards meeting that had been taking place after the Progress Checks. Kiersten Best updated Governors on the Remote Learning Curriculum and Engagement in the latest lockdown. Ruth Holmwood gave an update on the Intervention and Catch Up Action plan.
Jo-Anne Hoarty talked to Governors about the Year Group Profile of the 2021 Year 7 intake, and provided a feedback report on the Pre Public Exams (Yr11) and Progress Check 2.
Kiersten Best updated Governors about the Teaching Review and Graeme Roach discussed the latest position regarding the Disadvantaged Pupil Action Plan. Jo-Anne Hoarty provided Governors with a summary of the School Improvement Plan 2021/22.
The Examinations Policy and the SEND Policy were reviewed, approved and recommended for adoption.
January 2021
28th January - There was a meeting of the Resources and Personnel Committee. Governors Rob Baxter, Paul Herbert, Phil Coldicott, Charles Omole, Rolia Magume, Stephen Kiely, Jo-Anne Hoarty and Associate Member Elizabeth Connolly attended. The school was represented by Kate Warren. Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting and Carole Anderson. The meeting was held remotely via Google Meet.
At the beginning of the meeting, Governors were presented with a Business Management update by Kate Warren along with the new procedures for COVID testing in school. The Governors were provided with an up to date report on the school budget, cashflow, trading statements and an update on the Five Year Plan.
Governors spent some time reviewing the latest position regarding staffing and staff well-being, and an update on the GDPR legislation.
Several policies had been reviewed, approved and recommended for adoption – Charging and Remissions Policy, Medical Policy, Mental Health Policy and Shared Parental Leave Policy .
15th January - there was a meeting of the Admissions and Safeguarding Committee. Governors Christopher Sayles, Fr Francis Higgins, Phil Coldicott, Jo-Anne Hoarty and Paul Herbert attended and they were joined by Graeme Roach and Greg Maw from the School. Claire Kitching, was Clerk for the meeting and Carole Anderson was an Observer.
At the start of the meeting it was confirmed that the allocation of Year 7 places for 2021-22 had taken place by ballot. This process was approved and overseen by Vanessa Patel from the local authority and Belinda Joyce. It was noted that the school was over subscribed
The governors were provided with an up to date report on the role of the Chaplaincy Team and they reviewed the Attendance, Exclusions and Behaviour for Learning figures. Governors were also given details of Admissions and Leavers. Graeme Roach presented the Safeguarding and Report which was reviewed and discussed. The Year 7 Transition plan was submitted by Greg Maw and reviewed.
The Admission Policy and Arrangements for September 2021, and the Anti Bullying Policy were reviewed, approved and adopted.
December 2020
7th December - There was a meeting of the Curriculum and Teaching Committee. Governors in attendance were Fola Akinsowon, Phil Coldicott, Paul Herbert, Tola Adesina, Ify Oduko and Jo-Anne Hoarty. The School was also represented by Kiersten Best, Ruth Holmwood and Cat Manley. Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting and Oliver Anderson was observing. The meeting was held remotely via Google Meet.
Cat Manley presented Governors with an update on how the school was meeting the requirements for the Depart of Education criteria for British Values and from the Catholic Education Service.
Recruitment and Staffing was discussed, and Jo-Anne Hoarty talked about the use of Pupil Premium and Catch Up Funding. An update on the SEND Annual Report was presented by Ruth Holmwood as well as details about Intervention and the Catch Up Action plan following the previous lock down.
Jo-Anne Hoarty discussed the results of the Progress Check 1 analysis, Fisher Family Trust Targets and provided Governors with a summary of the School Improvement Plan 2021/22.
The Examinations Disability Policy and the Teaching and Learning Policy were reviewed, approved and recommended for adoption.
November 2020
19th November - There was a meeting of the Full Governing Board. Governors Paul Herbert, Tola Adesina, Fola Akinsowon, Rob Baxter, Sylvester Mathias, Fr Francis Higgins, Stephen Kiely, Rolia Magume, Ify Oduko, Christopher Sayles, Elizabeth Connolly, Isi Olunwa, Liz Sulsh, Jo-Anne Hoarty and Phil Coldicott were in attendance. The school was represented by Kate Warren. Dr Neil Barrett was a guest and Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting. The meeting was held remotely via Google Meet.
Di Neil Barrett presented Governors with an overview of the Bridge and the Stephenson Academies. Governors thanked Dr Barrett for his Report.
There were a series of reports reviewed by Governors from the Head Teacher, Chair of Governors, Child Protection Governor, Development Governor, Health and Safety Governor, Mental Health Governor and individual Committee Chairs and Link Governors on work that had taken place since the last meeting of the Full Governing Board. Jo-Anne Hoarty also provided a report on the COVID-19 Impact.
Governors were also presented and reviewed the SEND and Pupil Premium Report. Jo-Anne Hoarty provided an overview of work on the Curriculum Review, the RISE Initiative and the Admission Policy and arrangements for September 2021
Governors reviewed and discussed the Exit Questionnaires that had been received. Claire Kitching presented the Local Authority Agenda Briefing
Several policies had been reviewed, approved and recommended for adoption – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy, Restrictive Physical Intervention Policy, School Improvement, Self Evaluation Form.
October 2020
15th October - There was a meeting of the Resources and Personnel Committee. Governors Rob Baxter, Paul Herbert, Fola Akinsowon, Phil Coldicott, Christopher Sayles, Stephen Kiely, Jo-Anne Hoarty and Associate Member Elizabeth Connolly attended. The school was represented by Kate Warren. Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting. The meeting was held remotely via Google Meet.
At the beginning of the meeting, Governors were presented with a Business Management update by Kate Warren and our Funding applications were discussed. The governors were provided with an up to date report on the school budget, and cashflow, including Lettings and RISE. Governors spent some time reviewing the latest position regarding staffing and staff well-being, and Jo-Anne Hoarty updated Governors on the work being done with our Catholic Primary Schools.
Several policies had been reviewed, approved and recommended for adoption – Complaints Policy, Business Continuity Policy, Cover Policy, Flexible Working Policy, Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy, Restrictive Physical Intervention Policy and ICT/Internet Acceptable Use Policy
September 2020
21st September - There was a meeting of the Curriculum and Teaching Committee. Governors in attendance were Fola Akinsowon, Phil Coldicott, Paul Herbert, Tola Adesina and Jo-Anne Hoarty. The School was also represented by Kiersten Best, Ruth Holmwood and Graeme Roach. Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting and Balmit Ubhi was observing. The meeting was held remotely via Google Meet.
The SEND Annual Report was presented by Ruth Holmwood and this was reviewed and approved prior to submission to MKC. Graeme Roach provided an update to Governors on the Disadvantaged Pupil Action Plan.
Jo-Anne Hoarty provided Governors with a summary about the current Progess Check programme and future plans for development. Kiersten Best discussed the New process for Teaching Reviews.
10th September - There was a meeting of the Full Governing Board. Governors Paul Herbert, Tola Adesina, Fola Akinsowon, Rob Baxter, Sylvester Mathias, Fr Francis Higgins, Stephen Kiely, Christopher Sayles, Elizabeth Connolly, Isi Olunwa, Liz Sulsh, Jo-Anne Hoarty and Phil Coldicott were in attendance. Claire Kitching was Clerk for the meeting and Balmit Ubhi was observing. The meeting was held remotely via Google Meet.
Jo-Anne Hoarty presented a summary analysis on the 2020 external results in the unusual year and Governors discussed and reviewed the 2020-21 Targets. The Curriculum was discussed in light of the recent lockdown and the school's readiness to cope if there was a further lockdown. Governors reviewed the School Improvement Plan and the Vision statement.
Recruitment and Staffing was discussed, and Rob Baxter (Chair of Resources and Personnel Committee) provided an overview of the school's current financial position and budget, with a focus on the additional spend to make the school site COVID ready.