Welcome to the section of the website where you can find out more about the Academy’s governors, and the work that we do.
Our main role is to support the Principal and the staff – the phrase often used to describe this role is ‘a critical friend’. We help them to set and reach targets and to strive for excellence across the whole spectrum of school life. The key document used for this is the Academy Self Evaluation Development Plan.
Our legal duties include:-
- setting strategic direction, policies and objectives
- improving standards of teaching and achievement
- setting the school’s budget plan and monitoring expenditure
- interviewing and appointing teachers and support staff
- appointing, challenging and supporting the Principal
- acting as a link between the parish, local community and the school
- dealing with complaints about the school
The Governing body invites parental contribution at any time. However, in particular, the governing body and Principal carries out parental surveys throughout the year to obtain feedback.
If you would like further information on Governance, please contact the Chair of Governors, Kay Fenlon [email protected]
Type of Governor: Foundation Link Governor Role: RE and Catholic Life As the Parish Priest since 2012 of St Patrick’s Church, I’ve had a privilege of being a Governor for nearly ten years now. My role is focussed around RE and the Catholic Life of the school, I often come to say Masses, supporting children preparing for their First Holy Communion and Confirmation or just visiting different year groups in their classes. My hobbies include hiking in the mountains and visiting historic buildings and places owned by the National Trust. Type of Governor: Foundation Link Governor Role: RE and Catholic Life TBC TBCT BCTBCTBCTB CTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBC T BCTBCTBCTBCTB CTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTB CTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCT BCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTB CTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBC TBCTBCTBCTBCT BCTBCTBC TBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBC Type of Governor: Foundation Link Governor Role: Health & Safety Mum to two young adults (both studying at St Edmunds). Work full time as a Health & Safety Manager (I promise I'm not the Fun Police!). During free time I enjoy walking my dog and catching up with family and friends. Type of Governor: Foundation Link Governor Role: Safeguarding, SEND, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, Pupil Premium and Recovery Premium, Academy Improvement; Chair Kay was born in London and attended St Thomas More, where she played clarinet in the school orchestra and represented school and county in cross country. Having joined the Army, Kay served in various places such as Germany, Northern Ireland as well as the British Embassy, Washington DC, where she was awarded the British Empire Medal. After leaving the Army in the rank of Captain she gained her Glider Pilot’s licence, also learning to parachute and ski, then set up her own retail business for eleven years. Kay was initially a Foundation Governor at St Patrick’s from April 2014 to July 2019, she then rejoined in September 2020. Kay is also the Safeguarding Parish Representative for St Patrick’s Catholic Church. Type of Governor: Parent Link Governor Role: Pupil Premium and Recovery Premium Sàdé was born and raised in the Black Country and has always been passionate about supporting people to develop themselves. For over fifteen years Sàdé has volunteered and worked within the voluntary sector and Local Government, in roles that support and encourage children, young people and families. As a parent to a child who has recently started their journey at St Patrick's, Sàdé is keen to work closely with the school and other Governors to ensure that a high standard is maintained, having a positive impact on the wellbeing of the children and the local community of Wednesfield. Type of Governor: Staff Link Governor Role: N/A Shona has lived in the local area all of her life and both of her children attended St Patrick's and now Our Lady & St Chad. She was previously a Parent Governor at the school and is now a Staff Governor. Shona loves being creative and enjoys reading, listening to podcasts and walking her dog! Type of Governor: Parent Link Governor Role: TBC TBCT BCTBCTBCTB CTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBC T BCTBCTBCTBCTB CTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTB CTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCT BCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTB CTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBC TBCTBCTBCTBCT BCTBCTBC TBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBCTBC Type of Governor: Foundation Link Governor Role: Finance and Academy Improvement; Vice Chair Natasha is currently studying for her Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualifications and is currently a Sourcing Specialist, procurement based in the public and private medical field. Previously Natasha was a Senior Account Manager, public sector procurement and has Grant writing and fundraising experience.
Fr Dawid Piskorz
Winnie Andujar
Liz Davies
Kay Fenlon
Sàdé Hutchinson
Shona Jefferis
Amanda Leo
Natasha Randhawa
