Meet Our Governors
Governors have a strategic planning role, responsibility for school governance, and supporting the Headteacher, who has responsibility for the day to day running of the school. We are required to follow legal and procedural processes laid down by the Government, in accordance with Church of England regulations.
We are always happy to hear from parents about issues which fall into this remit. If you would like to contact a member of the Governing Body please email Charlie Arbuthnott (Interim Chair of Governors) at chairofgovs@st-barnabas.oxon.sch.uk and she will be happy to help.
What do Governors do?
Governors are all volunteers and have a close working relationship with the Headteacher and staff to ensure statutory requirements are met, including:
- Determining the aims and curriculum policy for the school.
- Allocating the school budget, so that national and local requirements, as well as our children’s needs, are met.
- Approving the school management structure; interviewing and appointing staff.
- Deciding how the school is to be used outside school hours.
- Fostering good relationships with parents and the local community.
- Monitoring and promoting the Christian ethos within the school.
- Providing a welcoming, friendly and supportive environment where all can flourish in the spirit of the school Mission Statement
Governors attend full Governing Body meetings four time a year, and to belong to Sub-committees of the Governing Body. The two Sub-committees are Finance, Staffing & Premises, and Curriculum, Standards & Pupils. Governors visit the school to get to know the staff and children and to see how the school operates. Minutes of Governors’ meetings are available in school. All school policies are available online.
Who are the Governors at St Barnabas?
Our Governing Body is made up of Parent, Local Authority, Foundation and Staff Governors. The number of each group of Governors is laid down in the School Constitution. Parent Governors are elected by the parents and must have a child in school at the time of election. Staff Governors work at school and are elected by the staff, both teaching and non-teaching. Local Authority Governors are appointed by the Local Authority. They may be County or City Councillors, or people known within the local community. Foundation Governors are appointed by the Church through the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Barnabas Church Oxford and the Diocese of Oxford, helping ensure the Christian vision and ethos of the school are upheld. The Governing Body of St Barnabas’ Primary School is comprised of:
- 2 Foundation Governors – Diocesan appointed
- 6 Foundation Governors – PCC appointed
- 1 Local Authority Governor
- 2 Parent Governors (elected from parent body)
- 1 Staff Governor (elected from staff body)
- 1 Headteacher
- 1 Incumbent ex officio (the Vicar of the Parish)
The current Vicar of St Barnabas Church is Father Christopher Woods. He is supported by a team that includes The Revd Canon Prof Sue Gillingham (Deacon), The Revd Lucie Spiers (Assistant Curate) and Jenny Pittaway (Lay Minister), all of whom are part of school life.
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Attendance at Governors Meetings
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Our Governing Body
(Click on the pictures to view each Governor’s profile)
