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Meet the Governors

The Role of the Governing Body

The role of the Local Governing Body is a strategic one. Its key functions are to:

● Set the aims and objectives for the school

● Set and agree policies to achieve those aims

● Set targets for achieving those aims and objectives

● Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of those aims and objectives

● Challenge and support the school's headteacher and leadership team

Mathew Stewart

Chair of Governors: Leadership and Management, Admissions Committee, Pay Committee, Link Trustee

Andrew Rourke Vice Chair: Vice Chair: Finance Portfolio and Pay Committee; Staffing
Sally Nutman Headteacher
Grace Harding Staff Governor: Staff Governor: Assets and Health and Safety Portfolio; Early Years, Admissions Committee
Vicky Sheppard Foundation Governor: Safeguarding and Inclusion
Diogo Azevedo Foundation Governor: Personal Development
Dominik Ferrara Foundation Governor: Quality of Education: Teaching and Learning
Father Kevin Hale Foundation Governor: Catholicity
Sarah Roberts Parent Governor: Quality of Curriculum and Outcomes, Pupil Premium
Tim Meredith Parent Governor: Behaviour and Attitudes, Sports Premium, Pay Committee
Mariola Stiles Co-opted Governor: Safeguarding and Inclusion

If you wish to contact the Governors, please write via the school office: office@ourladyoflourdes.southend.sch.uk or address postal correspondence c/o Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Manchester Drive, Leigh on Sea, SS9 3HS.

Full details of our governing body can be found in the attachments below.