Governing Body
School governors and trustees make a valuable contribution to children’s education, opportunities and futures. Urmston Grammar is very fortunate to have a committed and dedicated group of volunteers who lead and support the school in a positive and constructive manner and serve our school community. The Governing Body of Urmston Grammar support the school through their attendance at meetings and through their presence at academic, social, cultural and sporting events.
The Governing Body will:
- ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- hold senior leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its students and the effective and efficient performance management of staff;
- oversee the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.
The Governing Body will consist of:
- up to 11 governors/trustees appointed by the Members/Directors;
- up to 1 Local Authority governor;
- a minimum of 2 parent governors;
- up to 2 staff governors excluding the Headteacher;
- up to 3 co-opted governors;
- the Headteacher;
- any additional Governors appointed under articles 62, 62A, 63, and 68A.
All governors (trustees) and directors at Urmston Grammar act on an unpaid basis.
Trustees and Governing Body of Urmston Grammar September 2023
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WHOLE SCHOOL LINKS |
E May | Appointed Member (Finance & Premises Committee and Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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T Booth | Appointed Governor/Trustee (Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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E Bryan | Appointed Parent Governor (Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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A Calder | Appointed Parent Governor (Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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K Chirema | Appointed Governor/Trustee (Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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N Crowther | Co-Opted Chair of Governors - Governor/Trustee (Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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D Kirkham | Appointed Member |
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K Mackey | Co-Opted Vice Chair of Governors - Parent Governor/Trustee (Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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P Marks | Co-Opted Governor/Trustee (Finance & Premises Committee and Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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A McLaren | Appointed Member/Trustee (Finance & Premises Committee) |
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B Peden | Appointed Member |
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D Powell | Appointed Parent Governor (Finance & Premises Committee) |
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K Proctor | Appointed LA Governor/Trustee (Finance & Premises Committee) |
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H Stedman | Appointed Staff Governor/Trustee (Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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R Wall | Headteacher (Finance & Premises Committee Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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M Washington | Appointed Parent Governor (Curriculum & Personnel Committee) |
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*Governor Links will be updated in the 2023/24 Academic Year
Scheme of Delegation
Levels of delegation must be reviewed anally and immediately when there has been a change in trust management or organisational structure. The Trust Finance committee should have delegated scrutiny and oversight which can support the board in maintaining the trust as a going concern.
Headteacher | Finance Committee | Board of Governors |
Up to £20,000 | Up to £60,000 | Over £60,000 |
Meeting dates 2023/24
Thursday 12 October 2023
17:30 - 19:00 Full Governors
Thursday 19 October 2023
17:30 - 18:30 Finance & Premises Committee
18:45 - 19:45 Curriculum & Personnel Committee
Thursday 30 November 2023
17:30 - 18:30 Full Governors
Thursday 8 February 2024
17:30 - 19:00 Curriculum & Personnel Committee
18:45 - 19:45 Finance & Premises Committee
Thursday 21 March 2024
17:30 - 18:30 Full Governors
Thursday 23 May 2024
17:30 - 18:30 Finance & Premises Committee
18:45 - 19:45 Curriculum & Personnel Committee
Thursday 27 June 2024
17:30 - 19:00 Full Governors
School Financial Statements
- Summary of Internal Audit Visit 2022
- Report to the trustees and summary of audit findings 2022
- Year ended 31st August 2022
- Year ended 31st August 2021
- Year ended 31st August 2020
- Year ended 31st August 2019
- Year ended 31st August 2018
- Year ended 31st August 2017
- Year ended 31st August 2016
There is one member of staff earning over £100k - banding £120-£130k between September 2022 to August 2023
Additional Information about Governing Body
The Chair of Governors can be contacted via the following postal address:
Mr N Crowther, Chair of Governors Urmston Grammar School, Newton Road, Urmston. M41 5UG