Welcome
What is the Governing Body?
The Governing Body – working with the school to guide its strategic direction
On this page you will find information explaining who we are and what we do. If you want to know more or if you have ideas you would like to share with us, please get in touch via our ‘Contact Us’ page.
Mr M. Frew – Chair of Governors
Every school has a Governing Body which works with the Head and the school, collectively and through committees, guiding the strategic direction of the school. The Governing Body works for example to:
- allocate the school’s budget
- develop the school’s policies
- appoint and dismiss staff
- monitor academic standards
- monitor school discipline
- handle complaints
- plan building repair and maintenance
Who are our Governors?
Governors are unpaid volunteers. They include parents, business people, teachers and others with the skills and interest to support the running and development of the school.
Our current governors at Gowerton School are:
| Parent Governors | Community Governors | Ex-Officio Governor (Headteacher) |
|---|---|---|
| Leanne Hopkins | Morrison Frew (Chair) | Kathleen Lawlor |
| Debbie Garrett | Lynne Guy (Vice Chair) | |
| Ricky Carmody | Tanya Long | |
| Julia Minney | Colleen Aiono | |
| Jeffrey Peters | Rosemary Lewis | |
| Hannah Rees |
| Teacher Governors | Staff Governor (Associate) | Local Authority Governors |
|---|---|---|
| Gareth Payne | Yvonne O’Sullivan | Melissa Gammon |
| Michael Lewis | Susan Jones | |
| Bethina Rees-Lawrence | ||
| Tim Williams | ||
| Richard Casey |
| Clerk to Governing Body | Local Authority Governor Link |
|---|---|
| Sarah Hunt – Business Manager | Helen Burgum |
The Clerk is the administrative officer for the governing body and is the formal channel of communication to and from the governing body. You can contact her via the contact us page.
Meetings of the full governing body
Governing body committees & Sub-committees
The whole governing body meets once a term, to review and plan for the work done in committee and the running of the school. You can read the Governing Body’s Annual Reports here.
Governors work together in smaller groups throughout the year, dealing with particular responsibilities through committees and sub-committees on behalf of the full governing body. The committees usually meet once or twice a term, depending on their remit. They include committees for; Ethos & well-being, Business & Resources, Teaching & Learning, and, Standards & Provision.
Annual Report to Parents
Contacting the governing body
We are always pleased to meet pupils, staff, parents and anyone with an interest in the school. Do make yourself known to us.
The Clerk to the governing body, Mrs Sarah Hunt, is the formal channel of communication to and from the governing body.
You can contact Mrs Sarah Hunt via telephone on (01792) 873461, or via an email through the contact us page of our website.
Links
The following links are of interest
- Governors Wales Independent information advice and guidance for good school governance, and collaboration with the All Wales Centre for Governor Training and Research
- Welsh Government Department for Education and Skills
- ESTYN The quality and standards inspection body for schools in Wales
- The General Teaching Council for Wales The teaching profession standards body for Wales
- Swansea Association of Governing Bodies A forum for discussion, consultation and briefing for school governors in the city and county of Swansea