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Chair of Governors: Rev Paul Robinson
Vice Chair of Governors: Mr Kevin Anthony
Clerk to the Governors: Provided by Cooper Barton Ltd (June 2016)
Balshaw's Church of England High School - Governor Meeting Attendance 2024/2025
Governing Board Membership
Current:
| Name | Appointment Date | End Date | Category | Appointed By | Nominated By |
| Mr Steven Haycocks | 1.9.2018 | Ex-officio | Headteacher | Ex-officio | |
| Mr Kevin Anthony | 7.10.2023 | 6.10.2027 | Co-opted | GB | |
| Mrs Carol Berry | 21.2.2023 | 20.2.2027 | Foundation | POM | |
| Mrs Ruth Bird | 27.4.2022 | 26.4.2026 | Foundation | DBE | PCC St. Andrew’s Church |
| Mr Damian Clapham | 13.6.2023 | 12.6.2027 | Foundation | POM | |
| Rev Paul Davies | 14.11.2022 | Ex-officio | Foundation | Arch Deacon DBE | |
| Ms Sonia Edwards | 10.11.2023 | 9.11.2027 | Parent | Elected | Parent Body |
| Ms Kitty Ellison | 31.3.2025 | 30.3.2029 | Parent | Elected | Parent Body |
| Mr Anthony Holland | 1.9.2023 | 31.8.2027 | Co-opted | GB | |
| Mrs Georgina Jacobs | 9.7.205 | 8.7.2029 | LEA | GB | LCC |
| Mrs Charlotte Leathard | 8.9.2025 | 7.9.2029 | Staff | GB | Staff Body |
| Mr David Melling | 4.3.2022 | 3.3.2026 | Co-opted | GB | |
| Rev Paul Robinson | 1.10.2025 | 30.9.2029 | Co-opted | GB | |
| Mrs Kris Williams | 20.11.2021 | 19.11.2025 | Co-opted | GB | |
| Mr Keith Woodcock | 1.1.2023 | 31.12.2026 | Foundation | DBE | PCC St. Ambrose’s Church |
| Mr David Yates | 12.1.2022 | 11.1.2026 | Co-opted | GB |
Previous: (in last 12 months)
| Name | Appointment Date | End Date | Category | Resigned/End of Term | Appointed By |
| Mrs Julie Brown | 12.1.23 | 30.10.24 | Co-opted | Resigned | Governing Board |
| Mrs Delia Dolman | 5.12.20 | 4.12.24 | Staff | End of Term | Staff Body |
| Mrs Julia Monks | 16.3.23 | 25.3.25 | LEA | Resigned | LCC |
| Mr Gareth Taylor | 10.11.23 | - | Parent Governor | D.2025 | Parent Body |
| Mr Jack Turner | 5.12.24 | 31.8.25 | Staff | Left School | Staff Body |
Governing Board Terms of Reference
Please see the terms of reference of the current sub-committees of the Governing Board can be found below:
Dates of Meetings
|
Date |
Start |
End |
Meeting |
Location |
|
Wed 10 Sep 2025 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Full Governing Board |
School |
|
Thu 18 Sep 2025 |
09:30 |
11:30 |
Student Discipline |
School |
|
Wed 1 Oct 2025 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Resources |
School |
|
Wed 15 Oct 2025 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Curriculum and Standards |
School |
|
Wed 5 Nov 2025 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Student Welfare and Ethos |
School |
|
Wed 3 Dec 2025 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Full Governing Board |
School |
|
Wed 14 Jan 2026 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Student Welfare and Ethos |
School |
|
Wed 21 Jan 2026 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Resources |
School |
|
Wed 4 Feb 2026 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Curriculum and Standards |
School |
|
Wed 18 Mar 2026 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Full Governing Board |
School |
|
Wed 22 Apr 2026 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Resources (budget) |
School |
|
Wed 6 May 2026 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Student Welfare and Ethos |
School |
|
Wed 13 May 2026 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Curriculum and Standards |
School |
|
Wed 10 Jun 2026 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Resources |
School |
|
Wed 8 Jul 2026 |
16:00 |
17:30 |
Full Governing Board |
School |
Membership of Committees
| Resources | Curriculum & Standards | Student Welfare & Ethos |
| Mr Steven Haycocks | Mr Steven Haycocks | Mr Steven Haycocks |
| Mr Kevin Anthony (Chair) | Mr Kevin Anthony | Mr Kevin Anthony |
| Mr Damian Clapham | Mrs Carol Berry | Mrs Carol Berry |
| Ms Sonia Edwards | Mrs Ruth Bird | Mrs Ruth Bird |
| Mr Anthony Holland | Rev Paul Davies | Ms Sonia Edwards |
| Mr David Melling | Ms Sonia Edwards | Mr Anthony Holland |
| Mr Keith Woodcock | Mr David Melling (Chair) | Rev Paul Robinson (Chair) |
| Mr David Yates | Mr Keith Woodcock | Mrs Kris Williams |
| Mr David Yates | Mr Keith Woodcock | |
| Mr David Yates |
Business Interests
|
Name of Governor
|
Name of Business
/Organisation |
Nature of Business
|
Nature of Interest
|
Date Commenced
|
Date Ceased
|
| Mrs Carol Berry |
Self-employed |
Education | Owner | 1.9.2018 | |
| Mr Damian Clapham | Edmundson Electrical Ltd |
Electrical Wholesale |
Employee | 5.4.2006 |
|
| Mr Jack Turner | CPG Books | Education | Contributor | 28.2.2024 |
30.4.2024 |
Governorships at other Educational Institutions
|
Name of Governor
|
Name of Institution/Charity
|
Position Held
|
Date Commenced
|
Date Ceased
|
|
Mr Steven Haycocks |
Shaftesbury House |
Local Authority Governor |
1.9.2016 |
|
|
Mr Steven Haycocks |
Runshaw College |
Co-opted Governor |
11.7.2019 |
|
|
Mr Steven Haycocks |
Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education |
Governance Role |
1.7.2025 |
|
|
Mrs Kris Williams |
Woodlea Junior School |
Co-opted Governor |
27.2.2015 |
11.9.2017 |
| Rev Paul Robinson | St.Michael's Academy | Governor |
1.10.2021 |
|
| Rev Paul Robinson | Cidari Multi Academy Trust | Trustee | 27.3.2024 |
|
Governing Board Relationship with Staff Members
|
Name of Governor |
Relative Name | Nature of Relationship | Position Held | Material Interest |
