Academy Council
The Academy Council have a general responsibility for the management of the school but do not take decisions about its day to day running. This responsibility lies with the Headteacher.
The Bishop of Leeds has the right to appoint Foundation Governors onto the Academy Council. Parents, including carers, of registered pupils at the school are eligible to stand for election for Parent Governorship at the school. Staff Governors are elected by the school staff and must be paid to work at the school.
The Academy Council has specific responsibilities in a number of areas including:
- Catholic ethos of the school;
- Curriculum and conduct of the school;
- Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN);
- Overseeing the school budget;
- Appointments, discipline and attendance of pupils;
- Community and parish use of the school.
Scheme of Delegation
St Mary’s Horsforth Catholic Voluntary Academy Scheme of Delegation
Academy Council
Any correspondence for the Academy Council should be sent courtesy of the school office in person or via office@stmaryshorsforth.org - marked for the attention of the appropriate Governor.
ACADEMY COUNCIL CONSTITUTION
Aoibheann Kelly - Edwards - Joint Chair of Governors - Responsible for safeguarding and attendance
Jim Robinson - Foundation Governor - Vice chair - Responsible for English
Chris Barnes - Joint Chair of Governors - Foundation Governor - Responsible for health and safety
Julie Trumble - Foundation Governor - Responsible for pupil premium
Barbara Pounder - Foundation Governor - Responsible for sports premium
Father Michael Doody - Foundation Governor - Responsible for Catholic life and RE
Adam Burgin - Parent Governor - Responsible for staff welfare
Robert Webster - Parent Governor - Responsible for SEND
Alison Roberts - Staff Governor
Sarah Hurley - Ex-Officio Headteacher