The Role of the Governing Board
All schools in England have a Governing Board which is responsible for overseeing many of the strategic decisions of the school. The Governing Body works in close partnership with the Headteacher, staff and the Local Authority. Whilst the Headteacher is, of course, responsible for the day to day running of the school, the Governors main three roles include:
- Strategic - The Governing Board sets the general direction of the school, looking at how it should best develop. This is done by reviewing and agreeing policies, targets and priorities and monitoring and reviewing aims and objectives.
- Critical Friend - A Governing Board should work with the Headteacher and create a clear understanding of the challenges face in managing a school.
- Accountability - A school is a business and its stakeholders are the learners. The Governing Board must have a professional attitude and use its collective skills to benefit the learners. It must gather views, ask questions and decide what is best for the school. The Governing Board is answerable to parents, the wider community and the Local Authority.
| Name of Governor | Role | Term of Office Expires |
| Kate Iddon |
Chair of Governors |
21/05/2028 |
| Claire Alafiatayo | Vice Chair of Governors | 05/12/2026 |
| Isobel Davis | Parent Governor | 30/11/2026 |
| Ashley Greenhalgh | Co-opted Governor | 01/08/2028 |
| Mike O'Hare | Community Governor | 18/09/2027 |
| Carrie McDonagh | Parent Governor | 31/01/2027 |
| Lyndsey Lane | Parent Governor | 19/05/2027 |
| Jackie Burns | Staff Governor | 19/11/2026 |
| David Fenton | Headteacher |
Associate Governors
Hollin Primary School Constitution
David Fenton is also an Associate Governor of Boarshaw Primary School and Elm Wood Primary School.
Hollin Primary School's Governing Body
Miss Kate Iddon is our Chair of Governors and she can be contacted via [email protected]
The Curriculum and Standards Committee and Resources Committee meet on a regular basis.
Special Committees that meet when required include:
Complaints, Headteacher Appraisal, Personnel and Pay, Personnel Appeals, Pupil Discipline.
Dates of Governors Meetings
Dates of Governors meetings 2024-2025
Governor Attendance at termly meetings
Governor Attendance at meetings
Hollin Primary School Governor Code of Conduct
