Highcross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancs, FY68BE
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Governing Body

Introduction

Since Baines School is a Non-denominational, Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School, the Governing Body is responsible for all aspects of school life.

The Governing Bodies duty is to act as the ‘Critical Friend’ to the school, encouraging everyone at the school to behave well and give of their best. The Governors employ all Members of Staff, and are tasked with looking after the way they conduct themselves in school and their wellbeing. This is carried out on behalf of the Governing Body, by the Finance and General Purposes Committee.

The Governors are also responsible for the financing of the school. Meeting regularly with the Senior Management Team, via its Finance and General Purpose’s committee, they review spending and authorise any capital expenditure needed to keep the school at the forefront of education in Poulton. Money is provide to the school by the Local Education Authority, which in our case is Lancashire County Council.

Additionally, the Curriculum Committee meet with the Senior Management Team to review past results and encourage strategies for improvement where subject results are not up to expectations. This is carried out by reviewing the many statistics available to the school.

Most importantly, the Governors are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all the pupils in the school. They ensure that the pupils’ time at Baines School is enjoyable and productive.

The Chairperson of Governors is Mrs Nora Sopworth. Should you wish to contact them please do so through by email or contact form, putting “FAO the Governors” in the subject line.

Governor details

Foundation GovernorsAppointment DateEnd DateAppointed byDeclaration of InterestSubject/Non-Curricular Links
Mrs Nora Sopworth, Chair of Governors1st September 2012FoundationNDSafeguarding
SEND
Leadership/Management
Governor Training
Revd. Martin Keighley2nd September 20141st September 2026FoundationGovernor at
Poulton St Chad CE Primary School, Carleton St Hilda CE Primary School, Singleton CE Primary School
Safeguarding
SEND
Leadership/Management
Mrs Jan Veevers12th November 201912th November 2027FoundationNDPupil Premium & Disadvantage, RE
Mr Simon Boothroyd, Vice Chair18th July 202317th July 2027FoundationNDHistory
English
Modern Foreign Languages
Mr Tom Holland19th October 202318th October 2027FoundationHead of Student Services at Blackpool Sixth FormParents & Community, PE, Personal Development/Careers, Safeguarding
Mr Paul Bamber7th November 20236th November 2027FoundationUnion house Accommodation Services ltd DirectorBusiness/Computing/iMedia
Estates/Health & Safety
Vacancy
Mr Peter Cain1st October 2012Retired August 2024FoundationGovernor at Carr Head Primary SchoolPupil Premium and Disadvantage
Mr Paul Sharples22nd November 2019Retired December 2024FoundationBusiness Manager of Fleetwood High School
Mr Robert Hindle10th November 2014November 2026FoundationEGS Consultancy –
Director
University of Manchester
Employee
Quality of Education
(Outcomes)
Governor Training
E-Safeguarding and
PREVENT
Leadership & Management
Teaching & Learning
Curriculum
English
MFL
Staff GovernorsAppointment DateEnd DateAppointed byDeclaration of InterestSubject / Non-Curricular Links
Mrs Clare Doherty17th April 20232025Headteacher - Ex officioGovernor at Manor Beach Primary School
Ms Codie Clarke18th October 202327th October 2027Staff ElectionBaines School EmployeeGeography
Co-OptAppointment DateEnd DateAppointed byDeclaration of InterestSubject / Non-Curricular Links
Mrs Janet Imisson21st October 201520th October 2027NDBaines School EmployeeCreative Arts
Mr Tom Harrison6th January 20225th January 2026PHH Solicitors director and solicitor
Parent GovernorsAppointment DateEnd DateAppointed byDeclaration of InterestSubjects / Non-Curricular Links
Mr Ryan Gumley6th January 20225th January 2026Parent Gove. ElectionNDMathematics, Parents & Community, SEND
Miss Helen Dolan6th January 20225th January 2026Parent Gove. ElectionND
Vacancy
LEA GovernorsAppointment DateEnd DateAppointed byDeclaration of Interest
Vacancy
Miss A Forrest8th November 2022Left December 2023FGB = LASt Gregory’s Catholic Primary School – SBM since August 2021

ND – Nothing to Declare

Board of Governor's Attendance Record 2024-25

F&FPCurricFoundFullSECF&GPCurricFoundFullF&GPSECCurricF&GPFoundFull
16th Sept28th Oct4th Nov4th Nov11th Nov10th Feb24th Feb11th March11th March24th March28th April12th May16th June24th June24th JuneTOTALS
P Bamberxxxx
S Boothroydxxx
P Cain
C Clarkex
W Cropper
C Dohertyxxxxxx
H Dolan
A Forrest
R Gumleyxxx
T Harrisonx
R Hindlexxxxx
T Hollandxx
J Immisonxx
M Keighleyxx
P Sharplesx
N Sopworthxxxxx
J Veeversxxxxx
J Yeadon

Committee Structure and Memberships

Name of Committee or MembershipName of Members
Academy Working GroupMr P Bamber
Mr S Boothroyd
Ms C Clarke
Mrs C Doherty
Mr R Gumley
Mr R Hindle
Mrs J M Veevers
Mrs N Sopworth
Curriculum, Standards and Effectiveness CommitteeMr S Boothroyd
Ms C Clarke
Mrs C Doherty
Miss H Dolan
Mr R Gumley - Chair Mr T Harrison
Mr R Hindle
Mr T Holland
Mrs J Imisson
Revd. M Keighley
Mrs J M Veevers
Mrs N Sopworth
Foundation Governor’s CommitteeMr P Bamber
Mr S Boothroyd
Mrs C Doherty
MR R Hindle
Mr T Holland
Revd. M Keighley
Mrs J M Veevers
Mr P Sharples
Mrs N Sopworth - Chair
Pay CommitteeMr R Hindle
Revd. M Keighley
Mr P Sharples
Strategic Impact CommitteeMrs C Doherty
Mr R Gumley
Mr R Hindle
Mr T Holland
Mrs J M Veevers - Chair
Staff Attendance Discipline and Dismissal CommitteeMr R Hindle
Mr R Gumley
Revd. M Keighley
Mrs N Sopworth
Complaints Review CommitteeMrs N Sopworth
Revd M Keighley
Vacancy
Finance, General and Purposes CommitteeMr P Bamber
Mr S Boothroyd
Mrs C Doherty
Mr T Harrison
Mr R Hindle
Mrs J M Veevers
Mr P Sharples - Chair
Mrs N Sopworth
Mrs P Fellows - Business Manager
Headteacher’s Appraisal CommitteeMr R Hindle
Mrs N Sopworth
Mrs J Veevers
Pay Appeal CommitteeMr R Gumley
Mrs N Sopworth
Mrs J M Veevers
+1 untainted Governor
Vacancy
Pupil Discipline CommitteeMrs H Dolan
Mrs J Veevers
Revd. M Keighley
Mrs N Sopworth
Mr S Boothroyd
Mr T Harrison
Staff Appeals CommitteeMr P Bamber
Mr S Boothroyd
Miss H Dolan
Mr T Harrison
Mrs J M Veevers
Grievance CommitteeMrs J Veevers
Mr S Boothroyd
Mr T Harrison
Full Governing BodyFull Governing Body
Mrs N Sopworth - Chairperson
Mr S Boothroyd - Vice Chairperson
Mr P Bamber
Ms C Clarke
Mrs C Doherty - Headteacher
Miss H Dolan
Mr R Gumley
Mr T Harrison
Mr R Hindle
Mr T Holland
Mrs J Imisson
Revd. M Keighley
Mrs J M Veevers
Mr P Sharples

Last updated January 2025