Hinchliffe Mill Junior & Infant School
Our Governing Body
The role of the Governing Body within a school is a strategic one supporting the Head Teacher and the teaching team, in their functions to:
- set the aims and objectives for the school
- set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (to act as 'challenge partners')
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant school is a small community school and we pride ourselves as being a school that is a 'family'; where building positive relationships, working well together and respecting one another are our key values. As a Governing body we aim to support the Head Teacher and whole school to provide a safe, caring and happy environment that fosters children's independence and personal potential.
Governors also work to support and maintain the schools vision and values:
• to be honest
• to communicate clearly
• to have confidence
• to be respectful
• to embrace responsibility
• to support one another
• and to show resilience
School Governors
- Mr Stephen Clarke (Vice-chair) - Parent
- Mrs Yvonne Donkersley - Co-opted
- Mr Rob Coates - Co-opted
Miss Deborah Hirst - Co-opted - Mrs Nicola Holgate - Staff Governor
- Mrs Angela Hornby - Parent
- Mrs Vicki McCormick - Observer
- Mrs Lauren Metcalfe - Co-opted Staff
- Mrs Rebecca Townsend - Headteacher
- Mr Allister Turner- Co-opted
Governor vacancies:
2x Co-opted Governor 1x Local Authority Governor
Committee Meeting Minutes 2018-20
| Name | |
|---|---|
| p) Committee meeting curriculum pupil achievement and outcomes 2nd-May-2019.pdf | Download |
| o) Committee meeting curriculum pupil achievement and outcomes 13th-February-2019.pdf | Download |
| n) Committee meeting leadership finance and hs committee 1st-February-2019.pdf | Download |
| m) Committee meeting curriculum pupil achievement and outcomes 12th-December-2018.pdf | Download |
| l) Committee meeting leadership finance and hs committee 15th-november-2018.pdf | Download |
| k) Committee meeting curriculum pupil achievement and outcomes 18th-october-2018.pdf | Download |
| j) Committee meeting curriculum pupil achievement and outcomes 12th-july-2018.pdf | Download |
| i) Committee meeting leadership finance and hs committee 4th-july-2018.pdf | Download |
| h) Committee meeting leadership finance and hs committee 15-may-2018.pdf | Download |
| g) Committee meeting curriculum pupil achievement and outcomes 8th-may-2018.pdf | Download |
Full Governing Body Minutes 2017-19
| Name | |
|---|---|
| p) Governor meeting 21st-March-2019.pdf | Download |
| o) Governor meeting 24-January-2019.pdf | Download |
| n) Governor meeting 22nd-November-2018.pdf | Download |
| m) Governor meeting 20th-september-2018.pdf | Download |
| l) Governor meeting 17th-july-2018.pdf | Download |
| k) Governor meeting 15th-may-2018.pdf | Download |
| j) Governor meeting 15-march-2018.pdf | Download |
| i) Governor meeting 23-january-2018.pdf | Download |
| h) Governor meeting sef 11th-january-2018.pdf | Download |
| g) Governor meeting analyse school performance 11th-january-2018.pdf | Download |
2020-21 Committee Structure:
Committees
- Curriculum, Pupil Achievement and Outcomes Committee
- Leadership, Finance and Health and Safety Committee
- Complaints Committee (formed upon requirement)
- Staff Dismissal Committee (formed upon requirement)
- Staff Dismissal Appeals Committee (formed upon requirement)
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes Committee
- Yvonne Donkersley
- Angela Hornby (Chair)
- Nicola Holgate
- Vicki McCormick (observer)
- Deborah Hirst
- Rebecca Townsend
Leadership, Financial Management and Health & Safety Committee
- Allister Turner (Chair)
- Stephen Clarke
- Rob Coates
- Lauren Metcalfe
- Rebecca Townsend
Key Documents & Terms Of Reference
New Governor Advert
Governor Meeting Attendance Record 2017-19
Full GB and Committee Meetings attendance record (click the image to rotate committees)
Governor Pen Portraits
Mr Stephen Clarke
Type of Governor:
Parent
Governor responsibilities:
Chair of Governors
Leadership, Financial Management, Health & Safety Committee
Special Educational Needs Governor
Pupil Premium Governor
Why I became a governor:
My wife and I both grew up in the Holme Valley, and after ten years living and starting a family in London, we finally moved back home in 2017. Miles (7) settled in at Hinchliffe Mill straight away thanks to the school’s community spirit and hard-working staff. Rory (5) started Reception in 2018, and Douglas (3) will start school in 2020.
My professional background is in public sector finance. I trained as a local authority accountant, then until 2017 I was a financial analyst in the City. I was also a governor at Miles' previous school. I currently work at a local accountancy practice and I hope I can use my skills, experience and commitment to support educational outcomes but also the school community as a whole.
Mr Rob Coates
Type of Governor:
Co-opted
Governor responsibilities:
Leadership, Financial Management, Health & Safety Committee
School Website
Why I became a governor:
Having returned to live in the Holme Valley recently I felt I wanted to share the benefits of the variety of skills and experiences I’ve picked up in over 25 years of working in large companies.
For 20 years I’ve worked in a wide number of roles in and around adult learning, development and talent functions. It felt natural to use these skills within our local school when I discovered there was a governor vacancy.
I’m keen to help the school progress and I’m committed to working with my fellow governors to help the Headteacher and all the staff to do this.
Mrs Yvonne Donkersley
Type of Governor:
Co-opted
Governor responsibilities:
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes
Early Years Governor
Why I became a governor:
I am extremely proud to be a governor at Hinchliffe Mill J & I school. In 2013 I retired from full time work in schools, based in primary and middle schools within Kirklees and Sheffield. My work involved close collaboration with two Governing Bodies, I found the experience of working with such dedicated people inspirational as they gave their time freely to support the Headteacher and all members of the school.
I have lived in the Holme Valley all my life; I’m married with two adult children and four young grandchildren. I enjoy every opportunity outside the world of full-time work, volunteering as a Governor being one of many new experiences.
My aim is to support the school as best I can, building on the rich educational heritage and working to provide the best quality education for children now and in the future.
Mrs Angela Hornby
Type of Governor:
Parent
Governor responsibilities:
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes (Chair)
Safeguarding governor
Child Protection Governor
Looked After Children Governor
Why I became a governor:
Coming soon....
Mrs Nicola Holgate
Type of Governor:
Staff
Governor responsibilities:
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes
Why I became a governor:
As a teacher of the school my aim is to provide the best opportunities for all pupils, to help them achieve and succeed. Through being part of the governing body I represent and share the views of my colleagues and work with the governors to identify our successes as a school as well as areas for improvements. This enables us to provide the best education for our pupils.
Miss Deborah Hirst
Type of Governor:
Co-opted
Governor responsibilities:
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes
Governor Training Contact
Wellbeing Governor
Why I became a governor:
I am really excited to have been given the opportunity to become a governor at Hinchliffe Mill School. Since my son joined in 2015 I have really enjoyed being involved in school life. I love how the brilliant staff have created such a fantastic environment for children to develop and grow and I want to be able to help and support that in anyway I can.
For the last 17 years I have worked in Local Authority Organisational Development. In recent years I have become a qualified Leadership and Management Coach and work with a range of individuals supporting them to be the best they can be.
My role is to listen to clients, help them identify their goals and then support them to achieve those goals. This is done through questioning and challenge. As a coach I have a firm belief in the resourcefulness of my clients and that they can achieve whatever they aim to achieve with the right support. This is something I see all the time at Hinchliffe Mill in the relationship between staff and students.
I hope I can use my skills as a coach and my background in development to support the school and students.
Mrs Lauren Metcalfe
Type of Governor:
Co-opted Staff
Governor responsibilities:
Leadership, Financial Management, Health & Safety Committee
Why I became a governor:
Coming soon....
Mrs Rebecca Townsend
Type of Governor:
Head Teacher
Governor responsibilities:
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes
Leadership, Financial Management, Health & Safety Committee
Why I became a governor:
Mr Allister Turner
Type of Governor:
Co-opted
Governor responsibilities:
Leadership, Financial Management, Health & Safety Committee (chair)
Health and Safety Governor
