What do governors do?

Governors offer strategic guidance, rather than getting involved in the operational aspects of a school. This involves:

  • Working with other board members to plan the school’s strategic direction.
  • Overseeing the school’s financial performance, ensuring money is well-spent.
  • Holding the headteacher or school leadership to account.

A governor’s relationship with the school’s leadership team involves challenging existing processes to drive school improvement. Governors usually attend around five meetings per year. 

Who are the governors at Holme St Cuthbert School?

Mr Tim Savelio is our Chair of Governors. He is a Parent Governor and is on the Finance, Building and Grounds and Teaching, Learning and wellbeing committees. Tim has previous experience in the Education Sector. 

 

Mrs Claire Fleming is the Headteacher of Holme St Cuthbert School and is on the Finance, Building and Grounds and Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing committees. 

 

Mrs Emma Wise is our Staff Governor. She is on the Teaching Learning and Well-being Commitee . Emma is a TA in school.

 

Mr Matt Browne is the LA Governor. He is on the Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing Committee. Matt works for Cumbria County Council. 

 

Mrs Jill Williams is a Parent Governor and is on the Finance and Buildings Committee

 

Mrs Jayne Watson is a Parent Governor and is on the Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing Committee. She is the safegaurding, prevent, SEND and online safety governor.

 

Mrs Bekah Bell is our Clerk of Governors. 

 

Mrs Sharron Henderson is an Associate Governor, she assists on the Finance Committee as she has experience with Business Managing. (no voting rights)