Governors

Why do Schools Need Governors?

Every school has a Governing Body to represent the local community - "the stakeholders" in the running of our schools. School Governors bring external support perspectives from ordinary life, the staff and the Local Authority to help secure the best possible education for the children in the school. They have important responsibilites like managing the school budget, overseeing the curriculum and appointing staff.

What do School Governors do?

Governors work as a team to:

  • promote high standards of educational attainment at their school
  • set targets for student achievement
  • take general responsibility for the conduct of the school
  • manage the school's budget , including deciding how many staff will work there
  • make sure that the National Curriculum is delivered via a broad and balanced provision
  • report on students' achievement in National Curriculum assessments and examination results
  • act as a 'critical friend' to the school
  • be prepared to undertake training and develop their role
  • participate in the appointment of senior staff (including appointing the Head Teacher) and regulate staff conduct and discipline
  • draw up an action plan after an inspection by the Office of Standards in Education (OfSTED)

Would you like to become a school governor? Read the document below for further information:

Becoming a School Governor

Governing Body PositionDate term of office startedDate term of office expiresAttendance at meetings 2019/20Pecuniary interests
Chair of Governors
Ms J.A. Devine19th June 201918th June 202311 of 14Chair of Pupil Referral Unit
Vice Chair
Mr N. Rouch10th November 20163rd November 202413 of 14Co-opted governor at primary school
Parent Governors
Mrs P. Bradshaw 25th March 201622nd September 20242 of 11None
Mrs S. Tinsley23rd September 202022nd September 2024N/A
Co-opted Governors
Mr P. Abram17th August 201816th August 202213 of 14None
Mrs T. Greenough23rd June 202022nd June 20241 of 1

Daughter in Year 11

Primary school governor

Employed by an academy trust

Mr P. Hughes10th November 20163rd November 202411 of 14None
Mr D. Marsh1st September 20163rd November 20241 of 7None
Mrs A. Scott1st September 201931st August 202310 of 14None
Mrs A. Stafford11th December 201810th December 20221 of 11None
Local Authority Governor
Cllr A. Burns10th November 20163rd November 20244 of 7LA Councillor
Executive Headteacher
Mr C. Sheeran13 of 14Head at Cowley International College
Staff Governor
Mr K. Wright10th November 201621st September 202411 of 11Spouse is a member of school staff

Full Governing Body

 
Finance, Premises and Personnel Committee


Behaviour, Attitudes and Personal Development Committee


Quality of Education Committee


Audit and Governance Committee

 

Haydock
Charter

We care. We support. We achieve.

At Haydock High School our mission is to care for and support
each student so that they fulfil their potential, make outstanding progress and become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. We will be relentless in developing our skills, and work with our parents, Governors and wider partners to ensure that every student is known, contributes to our community and is
fulfilled in achieving their ambitions.

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curriculum
information

Haydock Curriculum

The pace of curriculum change continues to accelerate, for example introducing a more flexible Key Stage 3. Our constant planning offers confidence for successful delivery and assessment of these areas.

Over the last few years we have been successful in achieving Sportsmark, Investors in People, Artsmark, Careers and Guidance and Healthy Schools accreditation. We were also awarded the accolade of a ‘Get Set’ school in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics.

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About Us
& Our School

We are proud of our School

We take great pride in serving the needs of our students and are dedicated to each and every one of them making outstanding progress in their time at our school. To this end, we undertake a significant commitment and interest in them as individuals so that we can most effectively meet their specific needs. This care for their achievement means we have the very highest expectations of their attendance, respect for the school and our ethos, behaviour, happiness, fulfilment and academic progress. 

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Community
information

Haydock Leisure Centre

Facilities With a £250,000 refurbishment in 2006, the PE department and Leisure Centre were refurbished to accommodate more people and classes, offering a wide range of activities to students and the wider community. The changing rooms are of a high standard with disabled access, automatic showers and private cubicles. Sports Hall The Sports Hall can accommodate the following: 5 a side football, whole Sports Hall Cricket, whole Sports Hall Badminton, whole or half Sports Hall Keep Fit and much more.

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