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 (a critical friend)
‘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
Charles Crossland, Chair of Governors
School Governors
Mrs Nicola Holgate - Staff
Mrs Yvonne Donkersley - Co-opted
Mr Charles Crossland (Chair) - Co-opted
Mrs Lauren Metcalfe - Co-opted Staff
Vacancy - Local Authority
Mrs Rebecca Townsend - Headteacher
Mrs Angela Hornby - Parent
Mr Allister Turner (Vice-chair) - Co-opted
Mr Stephen Clarke- Parent
Miss Deborah Hirst- Co-opted
Mr Rob Coates- Co-opted
Vacancy - Co-opted
Committee Meeting Minutes 2017-19
| 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 |
2018-19 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
- Charles Crossland
- Yvonne Donkersley (Chair)
- Angela Hornby
- Nicola Holgate
- Deborah Hirst
Leadership, Financial Management and Health & Safety Committee
- Allister Turner (Chair)
- Charles Crossland
- Rob Coates
- Lauren Metcalfe
- Rebecca Townsend
- Stephen Clarke
Key Documents & Terms Of Reference
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Governor Action Plan - 2018-20.pdf | Download |
| Governor Meeting Schedule 2018-19.pdf | Download |
| Register of business interests 2018.pdf | Download |
| Terms of reference curriculum pupil achievement and outcomes committee 2018-19.pdf | Download |
| Terms of reference leadership finance and health and safety committee 2018-19.pdf | Download |
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
Mrs Yvonne Donkersley
Type of Governor:
Co-opted Governor
Governor responsibilities:
Full governing body
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes (chair)
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.
Mr Charles Crossland
Type of Governor:
Co-opted Governor
Governor responsibilities:
Chair of Governors
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes
Leadership, Financial Management, Health & Safety Committee
Why I became a governor:
I’ve lived in the Holme Valley all my life and in Holmbridge since 2001. My wife and children all attended the school with my son having just left in Summer '18. I started as a governor in the Autumn term of 2012 and I’ve been chair of governors since Autumn 2014, starting under the previous headteacher Mrs Liz Noble.
I felt as a governor I could offer my skills, support and commitment to the school and make a contribution to the education system that served my family so well. I take great pride in the school and everything it stands for within the whole school community.
Mrs Lauren Metcalfe
Type of Governor:
Co-opted Staff Governor
Governor responsibilities:
Full governing body
Leadership, Financial Management, Health & Safety Committee
Why I became a governor:
Coming soon....
Mrs Angela Hornby
Type of Governor:
Parent Governor
Governor responsibilities:
Full governing body
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes (vice chair)
Why I became a governor:
Mrs Nicola Holgate
Type of Governor:
Staff Governor
Governor responsibilities:
Full governing body
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes
Why I became a governor:
Coming soon....
Mr Stephen Clarke
Type of Governor:
Parent Governor
Governor responsibilities:
Full governing body
Leadership, Financial Management, Health & Safety Committee
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.
Miss Deborah Hirst
Type of Governor:
Co-opted
Governor responsibilities:
Full governing body
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes
Governor Training Contact
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.
Mr Rob Coates
Type of Governor:
Co-opted
Governor responsibilities:
Full governing body
Curriculum, Pupils Achievement and Outcomes
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 and development 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 Rebecca Townsend
Type of Governor:
Head Teacher
Governor responsibilities:
Full governing body
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
Governor responsibilities:
Vice Chair
Full governing body
Chair of Leadership, Financial Management, Health & Safety Committee
