Governance
Moor House School & College Governors work with the Senior Leadership Team to:
- Provide a clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure money is well spent
- Ensure educational performance is maintained to the highest of standards
Our Governors and Trustees sit on four main committees, each with different roles and policy responsibilities. Each committee meets between three and six times every year and reports to the Governing Body. Governors also attend sub-committees on specific issues.
Committees
Every Child Matters (ECM)
Chair: Laura Middleditch (Trustee)
Members: Stuart Dennison (Chair Trustees & Governing Body), Jane Vallance (Staff Governor), Natalie van Erp (Parent Governor)
SMT representatives: Principal, Deputy Head Teachers (School), Deputy Head Teacher (College), Head of Therapy Services and Admissions, Head of Residential Care, Deputy Head of Residential Care
Role: To monitor, support and recommend improvements in the outcomes of the government’s Every Child Matters agenda.
Policies monitored: Admissions, Anaphylaxis, Anti-bullying, Attendance (students), Behaviour MHS, Behaviour MHC, Complaints, Drug Education, Equal Opportunity & Diversity, E-safety, Health & Medical procedures, Infection Control, Missing Students, Offsite visits, Positive Handling, Relationships & Sex Education, Safeguarding Policy & Statement, Suspension & Exclusion, Whistleblowing
Progress and Attainment (P&A)
Chair: Kevin Maskell (Trustee)
Members: Judy Ireson, Steve Gooch (Trustees)
SMT representatives: Principal, Deputy Head Teachers (School), Deputy Head Teacher (College), Head of Therapy Services and Admissions, Head of Residential Care
Role: To monitor, support and recommend improvements in all aspects of student progress and attainment in education, therapy and care including health & well-being.
Policies monitored: Literacy, Personal, Social, Health & Citizenship Education (PSHCE), Pupil Premium, Teaching & Learning, Written Expression, Artificial Intelligence
Finance and Audit (FAC)
Chair: David Marnham (Trustee)
Members: Stuart Dennison (Chair Trustees & Governing Body), Will Gunston (Trustee), Julia Irvine (Trustee), Richard Pizkorz (Trustee)
SMT representatives: Principal, Bursar & Business Manager
Role: To monitor, support and recommend improvements in financial planning, control and performance to ensure long term financial sustainability. To provide Trustees with assurance and recommendations on the effectiveness of use of resources, risk management, financial controls and fraud.
Policies monitored: Charging & Remissions, Data Breach, Data Protection, Data Retention & Archiving, Ethical Fundraising, Financial Delegations, Fundraising Complaints, Reputation Management, Sub-contracting Colleges, Travel & Subsistence, Vulnerable Supporters,
Human Resources and Governance (HR&G)
Chair: Steve Gooch (Trustee)
Members: Stuart Dennison (Chair Trustees & Governing Body), Julia Irvine (Trustee) Will Gunston (Trustee), Samantha Ackerley (Staff Governor)
SMT representatives: Principal, Bursar & Business Manager
Role: To monitor, support and recommend improvements in the implementation of Moor House School & College Human Resources strategies and plans in support of our aims for students and the welfare of staff. To ensure that the governance structure and processes are fit for purpose.
Policies monitored: Acceptable Use of Technology & Networks, Accessibility, Anti-Harrassment & Bullying (Staff), Capability, Data Breach, Data Protection, Data Retention & Archiving, Disciplinary, Flexible Working, Grievances, Pay, Recruitment & Selection, Redundancy, Reputation Management, Special Leave, Staff Attendance, Staff Code of Conduct, Teachers' Pay, Workplace Stress
Pay Committee
Chair: Stuart Dennison (Chair Trustees & Governing Body)
Members: David Marnham, Steve Gooch (Trustees)
SMT representatives: Bursar & Business Manager
Role: To decide the pay of senior managers and recommend pay and remuneration for policy for groups of staff.
Policies monitored: none
Research Ethics Panel
Chair: Judy Ireson (Trustee)
Members: Will Gunston (Trustee), Dr Michael Absoud (External)
SMT representatives: MHRTI Director, Head of Therapy Services & Admissions
Role: To assess all internal and external research projects submitted by the Internal Ethics Committee for assurance that any research project meets MHS&C ethical standards before approval.
Policies monitored: Research Ethics
How to become a Governor
If you are interested in becoming a Governor at Moor House, please email info@moorhouseschool.co.uk