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Governors
A message from our Chair of Governors:
On behalf of the Governing Body at Walkington Primary School I would like to take this opportunity to say that it is a privilege to be involved in such a successful and well thought of school.
Governors at Walkington have a very good understanding of the school and continue to work hard to build effective relationships with the whole school community so that they can make decisions that further drive school improvement.
The Governing Body at Walkington has always had a very strong sense of working as a team, that team including all staff and parents at the school, with the main aim of providing the very best possible outcomes for each individual child.
The Governors are passionate around the aim to be a known, visible presence in the everyday life of Walkington School and to be effective ambassadors.
We fully embrace the ethos of the school and we are fully involved in the drive for further school improvement. We do this by being an effective strategical decision making body and also acting as the necessary critical friend.
I hope that the information we have provided to you helps to explain the role of governors in the life of the school and has also provided an introduction to those of you who have not yet met us. We all look forward to seeing you around school and at future school events.
School Governors |
Role |
|---|---|
| Mr Hartley | Chair |
| Mrs S Caddell | Vice Chair |
| Mr Bullough | Headteacher |
| Mrs Potter | Co-opted Governor |
| Mrs Brown | Staff Governor |
| Mr Duffield | Co-opted Governor |
| Mr Day | Co-opted Governor |
| VACANCY | Governor |
| Mrs Floater | Parent Governor |
| Mr Penton | Co-opted Governor |
| Dr A Berry | Parent Governor |
| Mr C Bagshaw | Co-opted Governor |
Mrs Hornby Associate member (no voting rights)
Miss McCoy Associate member (no voting rights)
Governor Name |
Resigned in last 12 months |
|---|---|
| Mr P Andrew | |
| Miss R Sawkins |
Contacting Governors
Any concerns should firstly be directed to the Head Teacher either by letter of by making an appointment to meet.
If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors or any other governor please contact by letter via the clerk to the Governors at the school office.
“Staff encourage pupils to be resilient and take risks. Pupils know it is all right to get things wrong and that this is part of the process of learning.”
“From the moment pupils enter the school each day, they are greeted with respect and a genuine sense of care from the adults in the building.”
“Good teaching through early years and in key stage 1 ensures that the proportion of pupils passing the Year 1 phonics screening check is consistently above average.”
“The teaching of reading is good. There is a consistent approach to the teaching of
phonics.”
“Parents and carers who offered their views to inspectors were overwhelmingly positive about the experiences of their children.”
“The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.”
“The profile of sport has been raised and more pupils now compete in sporting
activities.”
“The passionate and effective leadership of senior leaders and the commitment of the staff have sustained the good quality of education at the school.”
“Learning in early years gets off to a good start. As a result of effective teaching and provision, children progress well from their starting points.”
“The broad curriculum provides a wide range of enriching experiences for pupils.”
“Staff welcome the professional development they receive and say that this makes a real difference to the quality of their teaching.”
“Older pupils develop a good understanding of what they read. Leaders promote a love of reading and pupils say the school provides them with high-quality texts.”
“In mathematics lessons, resources are used well to enable pupils to visualise abstract ideas and to get a more secure understanding of number.”
“Teachers plan interesting activities that motivate the pupils. Staff ensure that all pupils are valued and included in learning.”
“Governors have a good understanding of the school’s strengths and weaknesses and
are clear about priorities and plans for improvement.”
“Adults give pupils
opportunities to share ideas and challenge their own thinking and this helps them to articulate their opinions with confidence.”
“Exciting activities, such as visits to places of worship, generate high levels of
interest and curiosity about the themes that pupils are studying.”
“Pupils listen to the opinions of others and are keen to offer their views considerately and respectfully.”
“The quality of teaching at Walkington Primary is underpinned by warm and caring
relationships between staff and pupils.”
“Pupils behave well and are polite, articulate and respectful.”
“Teachers use their good subject knowledge to plan interesting tasks that engage
pupils.”
“Improvements in the teaching of mathematics have helped to increase pupils’ progress and improve pupils’ ability to solve mathematical
problems.”
“The school’s welcoming and caring ethos is central to its work in raising standards for
pupils.”
“In all key stages, pupils are now making good progress from their starting points in reading, writing and mathematics.”
“Governors are ambitious for the school. They challenge and support leaders effectively.”
“By the end of Year 6, outcomes are high in reading and writing. In reading, they are
particularly high.”
“The school is a calm, orderly and purposeful place for pupils to make the most of their learning.”
“Effective safeguarding procedures are in place. All staff have a clear understanding of how to keep pupils safe.”
“Leaders are well trained and use their knowledge of special educational needs to identify specific requirements at an early stage and provide timely support.”
