Highcross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancs, FY68BE
01253 883019
info@baines.lancs.sch.uk

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 Mr Robert Fletcher; the Vice-Chairperson is Mr Robert Hindle. Should you wish to contact either of 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 Interest
Mr Robert Hindle, Acting Chair of Governors10th November 20149th November 2026FoundationEmployee at University of Manchester since August 2015
Director at ESG Consulting (Education services) since August 2021
Revd. Martin Keighley2nd September 20141st September 2026FoundationND
Mr Peter Cain1st October 201230th September 2024FoundationGovernor at Carr Head Junior School
Mrs Jan Veevers12th November 201912th November 2023FoundationND
Mrs Nora Sopworth1st September 201231st August 2024FoundationMagistrate, HM Courts and Tribunals Service since 2003
Mr Paul Sharples22nd November 201922nd November 2023FoundationBusiness Manager, Fleetwood High since 2020
Mr Simon Boothroyd18th July 202317th July 2027Foundation
Vacancy
Vacancy
Vacancy
Mr Robert Fletcher1st September 2014Retired August 2023FoundationND
Mrs Gail YeadonLeft May 2023FoundationDeputy Principal, Blackpool Sixth Form College since June 2012
Staff GovernorsAppointment DateEnd DateAppointed byDeclaration of Interest
Mrs Clare Doherty17th April 20232025Headteacher - Ex officio
Mr William Cropper7th April 2011Left position, election pendingStaff ElectionND
Co-OptAppointment DateEnd DateAppointed byDeclaration of Interest
Mrs Janet Imisson21st October 201520th October 2023Co-Opted - FGBND
Mr Tom Harrison6th January 20225th January 2026
Parent GovernorsAppointment DateEnd DateAppointed byDeclaration of Interest
Mr Ryan Gumley6th January 20225th January 2026Parent Gove. ElectionND
Miss Helen Dolan6th January 20225th January 2026Parent Gove. ElectionND
Vacancy
LEA GovernorsAppointment DateEnd DateAppointed byDeclaration of Interest
Miss A Forrest8th November 20228th November 2026FGB = LA

ND – Nothing to Declare

Board of Governor's Attendance Record 2022

GovernorFinance & General PurposesCurriculum and StandardsRapid ImprovementFull Governors
ActualPossibleActualPossibleActualPossibleActualPossible
R Fletcher44443333
R Hindle00443333
G Yeadon00241323
P Cain34443323
P Sharples34000013
J Veevers24443323
T Mallinson00000013
M Keighley00440033
N Sopworth34340032
R Gumley00220032
T Harrison00220012
H Dolan00120022
C Wilkinson34000033
W Cropper00340033
J Imisson00440013
A Chapman44343333

Committee Structure and Memberships

Name of Committee or MembershipName of Members
Academy Working GroupMr R Hindle
Mrs J Veevers
Mrs N Sopworth
Curriculum, Standards and Effectiveness CommitteeMr R Hindle
Mr P Cain
Revd M Keighley
Mrs N Sopworth
Mr W Cropper
Mrs J Veevers
Mrs J Imisson
Mr R Gumley
Mrs H Dolan
Mr T Harrison
Mr SPV Boothroyd
Foundation Governor’s CommitteeMr R Hindle
Mr P Cain
Mr SPV Boothroyd
Mr P Sharples
Revd M Keighley
Mrs N Sopworth
Mrs J Veevers
Vacancy
Vacancy
Nominated GovernorsMentor and Parental Group - Vacancy

Business and Computing - Mr R Hindle

Special Educational Needs & Disability - Vacancy

History - Reverend M Keighley

Art, Design and Music - Mrs J Imisson

English - Vacancy

Drama - Mr S Davies

Safeguarding - Vacancy

RE and Outcomes on SIP - Mrs J Veevers

Modern Foreign Language - Mrs N Sopworth

Mathematics, Pupil Premium & Disadvantaged - Mr P Cain
Pay CommitteeMr P Cain
Revd M Keighley
Mr R Hindle
School Improvement CommitteeMr P Gumley
Mr P Cain
Mr R Hindle
Mrs J M Veevers - Chair
Staff Discipline and Dismissal CommitteeMr R Hindle
Mr R Fletcher
Mr R Gumley
Revd. M Keighley
Mrs N Sopworth
Complaints Review CommitteeMrs N Sopworth
Revd M Keighley
Vacancy
Finance, General and Purposes CommitteeMr P Cain
Mr P Sharples
Mr T Harrison
Mrs N Sopworth
Mrs J Veevers
Miss A Forrest
Mr SPV Boothroyd
Mrs P Fellows - Business Manager
Headteacher’s Appraisal CommitteeMrs N Sopworth
Mrs J Veevers
Pay Appeal CommitteeMrs N Sopworth
Mrs J M Veevers
+1 untainted Governor
Vacancy
Pupil Discipline CommitteeMrs H Dolan
Mrs J Veevers
Mr P Cain
Revd. M Keighley
Mrs N Sopworth
Staff Appeals CommitteeMr P Cain
Miss Amy Forrest
Vacancy
Mrs J M Veevers
Mrs N Sopworth
Full Governing BodyMr R Hindle – Acting Head of Governors
Mr P Cain
Mrs J M Veevers
Revd M Keighley
Mr P Sharples
Mrs N Sopworth
Vacancy
Vacancy
Mr R Gumley
Mrs H Dolan
Mr T Harrison
Miss A Forrest
Mr W Cropper
Mrs J Imisson
Mrs C Doherty – Headteacher

Last updated September 2023