The School Governors
and PTA
Welcome to the Governing Body's
web page.
This page will
be developed over the coming weeks to incorporate more information
about the Governing Body for Ruishton CofE VC School. This
page will be a valuable resource for parents, staff and governors
alike and a point of communication and information.
What is the
role of the Governing Body?
Now that Local Education
Authorities no longer exist in the form that they used to,
the role of the Governing Body has developed to provide strategic
direction and support to the school's Headteacher and Senior
Management Team. Their day to day role is to be a 'critical
friend' to the school and to provide corporate accountability.
The Governing Body
at Ruishton School regularly visit all of the classes to experience
the teaching, ethos and friendly environment that the school
offers its pupils. In the course of its monitoring duties
the Governing Body offer support, guidance and objective commentary
to the Headteacher and Senior Management Team in areas such
as curriculum, budgetary finance, facilities and future needs
and aspirations.
How do I become
a School Governor?
Being a School Governor
is not about status, control or evaluation. Largely, it is
about support, assistance, guidance, objectivity and future
strategy. As such, being a School Governor is a special position;
one that seeks commitment, energy, enthusiasm and an ability
to support, in an amicable, yet sometimes challenging way.
There are a number of routes to becoming a School Governor:
as a Parent Governor; as a Community Governor; as a Local
Authority Governor; and as a Foundation Governor. Further
information is available from a number of sources (such as
www.governornet.gov.uk or locally at www.somerset.six.gov.uk/governors
). However, it is always worth asking the school what Governing
Body vacancies exist or speak to the Chair of the Governing
Body for details.
It is hoped this
web page will develop over time, offering advice, information,
guidance and insights into the work of the Governing Body.
Please bear with us whilst it is in its developmental stage.
The School Governors
Governors usually
serve a four year term on the Governing Body. The role of
Governors is now far reaching with wide ranging responsibilities.
In order to carry out these responsibilities effectively,
we have formed Sub-Committees:
These meet separately,
before presenting their recommendations to the full Governing
Body.
The present Governing Body consists of:
| Mrs N.Owsianka |
Elected Parent |
Chairman |
| Mrs A Fletcher |
Elected Parent |
vice-Chair |
| Vacancy |
Ex Officio |
. |
| Mrs S.Lock |
Elected Parent |
. |
| Mrs S Lewis |
Elected Parent |
. |
| Mr J Madeley |
L.E.A. Representative |
. |
| Mr R Bulgin |
L.E.A. Representative |
. |
| Mrs E Lees |
Community |
. |
| Mrs K Ryan |
Community |
. |
| Mr C Kamin |
Teacher |
. |
| Mr N. Dalton |
Headteacher |
. |
| Mrs C Collins |
Clerk |
. |
| Mr P Sherry |
Foundation |
|
RUISHTON SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION
Ruishton School
Association (RSA) is the school's "Parent Teacher Association".
The association is a charitable organisation whose prime activity
is one of fund raising, in order to provide facilities for
the school which support and complement those provided from
statutory funds. Facilities are provided by RSA to a value
of typically £3,000 to £4,000 per year and include
items such as:
Funds are raised
through a wide range of activities including fayres, raffles,
games and competitions, sponsored events and other promotions.
The association aims to promote events which are socially
enjoyable as well as being effective fund raising activities.
Membership of the
association is open not just to parents and teachers, but
also grandparents and other relatives, or indeed anyone who
wishes to support and take an interest in the school.
The association
is managed by a committee composed of parents and teachers.
New members are always welcome. Committee meetings are held
regularly, usually two or three times per term. Ruishton School
Association is a registered charity and is a member of the
National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations. An
up to date list of the committee structure can be requested
from the office.
