Governors
CLICK HERE to down load a nomination form for our parent governor vacancy.
If you are interested, please complete the form and return to school by Wednesday 4th November - either by dropping a paper copy into the office, or emailing it to info@swinnowprimary.com.
Have you ever thought about becoming a school governor?
We have a vacancy for a parent governor at Swinnow Primary School. Any parent of a registered child is eligible to nominate themselves. If more than one person nominates themselves, then we will have an election.
What do governors do?
Essentially, they provide strategic leadership and accountability in schools. They help set the school’s priorities, aims and objectives; monitor and evaluate progress towards achieving aims and provide effective support and challenge to the school leadership team.
What does this look like in practice?
At Swinnow, we expect our governors to be proactive. Typically, in a year, governors would attend:
- Four full governing body meetings
- Three sub-committee meetings
- Some governors might have additional meetings with a member of staff in school if they have an additional responsibility.
Meetings are usually between 4:30pm and 6:30pm – some are a little longer; some shorter. At the moment, these meetings are held remotely, via zoom.
Outside of meetings, governors read information provided by the school and write short reports about their additional meetings – if they have any.
What training and support is available?
All governors can access training to enable them to develop the knowledge and skills they need to fulfil their role. Induction training is provided to all new governors. Those with a specific area of responsibility can also access more targeted training.
Leeds Governor Support Service provides a huge array of resources and documents to help.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please speak to Mrs Naylor
If you are interested in this role, please download a nomination form from the school website (click here for ‘Our School’ then ‘Governors’) or collect a hard copy from the school office. These should be completed and returned to us by Wednesday 4th November – you can send a paper copy into school or email to info@swinnowprimary.com. If we receive more than one nomination, then an election will be held.
Mrs Becky Naylor (Headteacher) and Mr Neil Lawrence (Chair of Governors)
Swinnow Primary School
Swinnow Road
Leeds
LS13 4PG
0113 3783100
Swinnow Primary School Governing Body
Chair of Governors
Mr Neil Lawrence
Type of governor: Co-opted
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office as Chair ends: 31/08/22
Term of Office as a Parent Governor: 4 years
Date appointment ends: 22/05/24
Additional roles: SEND & Attendance Governor & Chair of the Resources Committee
Relevant business / personal interests: Wife and sister-in-law are employed at the school
Headteacher
Mrs Becky Naylor
Type of governor: Headteacher
Appointed by: by virtue of office as Headteacher
Term of Office: Whilst in post
Date appointment ends: Whilst in post
Additional roles: N/A
Relevant business / personal interests: None Declared
Parent Governors
Mr Tom Rushby
Type of governor: Parent
Appointed by: Elected by parents
Term of Office: 4 years
Date appointment ends: 01/12/24
Additional roles: TBC
Relevant business / personal interests: None Declared
Mrs Kelly Fowler
Type of governor: Parent
Appointed by: Elected by parents
Term of Office: 4 years
Date appointment ends: 01/12/24
Additional roles: N/A
Relevant business / personal interests: None Declared
Staff Governor
Mr James Phillips
Type of governor: Staff
Appointed by: Elected by staff
Term of Office: 4 years
Date appointment ends: 17/09/23
Additional roles: N/A
Relevant business / personal interests: Employed by school - Teacher
Local Authority (LA) Governor
Vacancy
Type of governor: LA
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 4 years
Date appointment ends:
Additional roles:
Relevant business / personal interests:
Co-opted Governors
Ms Jo Heyworth - Vice Chair
Type of governor: Co-opted
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 4 years
Date appointment ends: 21/05/22
Appointed Vice Chair - Term of Office ends on 13/08/22
Additional roles: Pupil Premium, Health & Safety & Training Governor
Relevant business / personal interests: Freelance HR consultant -
- Director of Jo Heyworth HR Ltd, no contract with the school, but engaged in contracts with other Leeds schools
- Consultant representing The Schools People – HR providers. Currently under contract with Armley Family of schools.
Vacancy
Type of governor: Co-opted
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 4 years
Date appointment ends:
Additional roles:
Relevant business / personal interests:
Mr William Taylor
Type of governor: Co-opted
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 4 years
Date appointment ends: 20/01/24
Additional roles: PE & Sports Premium & Children Looked After (CLA) Governor
Relevant business / personal interests: Employed by school - supply teacher
Vacancy
Type of governor: Co-opted
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 4 years
Date appointment ends:
Additional roles:
Relevant business / personal interests:
Mrs Vivien Smithies
Type of governor: Co-opted
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 4 years
Date appointment ends: 12/03/23
Additional roles: Safeguarding & Child Protection Governor
Relevant business / personal interests: None
Lucy Robertson
Type of governor: Co-opted
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 4 years
Date appointment ends: 15/07/23
Additional roles: Equalities, PSHE & Relationships Governor
Relevant business / personal interests: None
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Committee Membership 2020-21 |
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Teaching & Learning and Pupil Support Committee |
Resources Committee |
Children's Centre Committee |
Headteacher's Performance Management |
Complaints Committee |
Appeals Committee |
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Chair Ms Jo Heyworth |
Chair Mr Neil Lawrence |
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Chair Mr Neil Lawrence |
Excluding the HT and members of staff whichever 3 Governors are most appropriate and available at the time required
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Excluding the HT and members of staff whichever 3 Governors are most appropriate and available at the time required |
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| Ms Jo Heyworth | Ms Jo Heyworth |
Mrs Becky Naylor |
Ms Jo Heyworth |
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| Mr Neil Lawrence | Mr Neil Lawrence |
Mrs Viv Smithies |
Mr Neil Lawrence |
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| Mrs Becky Naylor | Mrs Becky Naylor |
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| Mr James Phillips |
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| Miss Lucy Robertson |
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| Mrs Viv Smithies |
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| Mr William Taylor |
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