Ouston Primary School

Arisaig, Ouston, Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, DH2 1RQ

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Home / About Us / Our Governing Body

Our Governing Body

Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA) and visit the school regularly to meet with staff and discuss/observe various aspects of school work.

Jigsaw Learning Trust

Ouston Primary School are a member of the Jigsaw Learning Trust. You can view their Financial details including Director and Trustees,  Articles of Association and Financial Statements on their website.

Governor Committee Structure

NameRepresentingTerm
of
Office
CommitteeSpecial
Interests
Register
of
Interests
Relationship
Louise Lavelle - Head TeacherHead Teacher1/9/07 - ongoingCurriculum, PersonnelNoneNone
Joanne Wise - Deputy Head TeacherStaff Appointed16/02/2022 - 15/02/2026CurriculumSENDReception Class Teacher and SENCONone
Kathryn Barrass - Chair of Governing BodyGovernor Appointed16/02/2022 - 15/02/2026Curriculum, Personnel
Safeguarding/CLA,
SEND (Special Educational Needs/Disabilities),
Yr 6 to YR 7 Transition
Family member/Partner is OPS governorSpouse
Philip BarrassGovernor Appointed16/02/2022 - 15/02/2026Humanities (History & GeographyFamily member/Partner is OPS governorSpouse
Lewis Pendleton - stepped down - May 2023Governor Appointed16/02/2022 - 15/02/2026Curriculum
PEFamily member/Partner works in schoolSpouse
Suzanne ButlerGovernor Appointed16/02/2022 - 15/02/2026EnglishNoneNone
Lisa Ewart - stepped down - 08/06/2022Parent Elected01/02/2018 - 01/02/2022AppealsICT (including e-Safety)NoneNone
Neil BellParent Elected16/02/2022 - 15/02/2026ICT - inc Online Safety , Data & AssessmentNoneNone
Helen PeakeParent Elected16/02/2022 - 15/02/2026RE & MFL, Early YearsNoneNone
Charlotte CoffiedParent Elected08/06/2022 -
07/06/2026
ScienceNoneNone
Clare TurnbullParent Elected08/06/2022 -
07/06/2026
The Arts (Music, Art & DT)NoneNone
June LeeGovernor Appointed01/09/2022
31/08/2026
Maths, Health & SafetyNoneNone

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Ouston Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in Multi Academy Trusts.   For further information please view or download the full document below.

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How To Become A School Governor

If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.

 Please click on the link below to view further information regarding our Governing Body.

  • CODE OF CONDUCT FOR GOVERNORS
  • link governors 2022
  • Name of GovernorLocal Governing Body Meeting
    19/10/2022
    Local Governing Body Meeting
    15/02/2023
    Local Governing Body Meeting
    06/2023
    Kathryn BarrassAttendedA/AAttended (Chair)
    Louise LavelleAttendedAttendedAttended
    Joanne WiseAttendedAttendedAttended
    Philip BarrassA/AA/AA/A
    Lewis PendletonA/AXX
    Suzanne ButlerA/AAttendedX
    Neil BellA/AA/AA/A
    Helen PeakeAttendedAttendedAttended
    Clare TurnbullAttendedA/AX
    Charlotte CoffieldAttendedAttendedAttended
    June LeeAttendedAttended (chair)Attended
    Annette Tyrrell SBM
    (Clerk)
    AttendedAttendedAttended

Schools are required to display a record of Governor attendance at meetings for each school academic year.

KEY
✓   – Attended meeting
A/A   – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N   – Did not attend
X  – Not a member of the committee

Record of Governor Attendance 2021-2022

Name of GovernorLocal Governing Body Meeting
13/10/2021
Local Governing Body Meeting
16/02/2022
Local Governing Body Meeting
08/06/2022
Kathryn BarrassAttendedAttendedAttended
Louise LavelleAttendedAttendedAttended
Joanne WiseAttendedAttendedAttended
Philip BarrassA/AA/AAttended
Lewis PendletonNNN
Lisa EwartA/AA/AAttended
Suzanne ButlerAttendedAttendedA/A
Vanessa Cooper
Stepped down
AttendedNN
Neil BellAttendedAttended
Helen PeakeAttendedAttended
Annette Tyrrell SBM
(Clerk)
NNAttended

Archive Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.


Committee Terms of Reference

Committee Terms of Reference

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Arisaig

Ouston

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DH2 1RQ

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