The Governance Statement

In accordance with the Government's requirements for all governing bodies, the three core strategic functions of the St Veronica's R.C. Primary School Governing Body are:

1. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction and ensure all statutory duties are met;
2. Holding the Headteacher to account of the educational performance of the school and its pupils and the performance management of staff; 
3. Overseeing the financial performance of the school and ensuring its money is well spent.

Governance Structure

The Governing Body of St Veronica's R.C. Primary School is currently made up of:

• 1 Staff Governor 

• 1 Headteacher Governor 

• 2 Elected Parent Governors 

• 1 Local Authority Governor 

• 7 Foundation Governors (Two vacancies)

Roles

Each governor has a specific role within the work of the school.  The Governing Body works as a team and acts with integrity, objectivity and honesty, in the best interests of the children in our school. 

The Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team run the school on a day to day basis, but the governors provide support, assistance and challenge, acting as a "critical friend" to ensure that the school continues to maintain and improve high standards in everything it does.

As a Catholic school, the governors have an overriding responsibility to remain focused on the mission of the school to provide the best possible Catholic education for every pupil.

The Governing Body has two working committees:

1. Resources Committee
   1. Functions
      • To monitor the finances of the school, oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure any money is spent effectively
      • Oversee the maintenance and development of school premises
      • Ensure that there are robust health and safety procedures and practices.
   2. Roles
      • Mrs Claire Holt is the Chair
   3. Frequency
      • This committee meets three times per year and has ongoing correspondence and actions throughout the year
2. Standards and Effectiveness Committee
   1. Functions
      • Monitor and review teaching and learning, school data and statistics in order to identify strengths or any areas for improvement
      • Ensure that high quality and skilled staff challenge children to achieve their full potential
   2. Roles
      • Mr Paul McManus is the Chair
   3. Frequency
      • This committee meets three times per year and has ongoing correspondence and actions throughout the year

The Full Governing Body:

1. Functions
   • Fulfil 'The Governance Statement' above by reviewing and acting upon output and recommendations from the working committees and any other information and reports brought forward
2. Roles
   • Mr Peter Hough is the Chair
   • Mrs Claire Holt is the Vice Chair
3. Frequency
   • The Full Governing Body meets three times per year and has ongoing correspondence and actions throughout the year

Vacancies

If we have any Governor openings, you'll find them listed in our Governance Structure section.  If you're interested in joining us as a Governor and believe you can contribute to our wonderful community, reach out to us for a casual chat with our headteacher, Mrs White.  She'll be more than happy to guide you through the process.

• To apply to be a Local Authority Governor, more details can be found and applications can be made via the Lancashire County Council's Local Authority Governor site
• To apply to be a Foundation Governor, more details can be found and applications can be made via the Diocese of Salford's Foundation Governor site
• To apply to be a Parent Governor, you need to have a child in attendance at our school and expressions of interest can be made directly to Mrs White

Governing Body Members

Recent Resignations (Last 12 Months)

Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests

Committee Membership

Current and Historic Documents relating to this section

Below are several documents that we would like to share with you.

Governing Body Attendance Register