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Do you want to have a say in the future of St Oswald’s?

Have you always wondered why the school does things a certain way? Do you sometimes think that things would be better if only this was done or that changed? Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to help St Oswald’s be the best school possible? If so here is your opportunity. The Local Academy Board (LAB) needs your help. We need governors who are committed to the school and want to make a difference. Governors are volunteers who bring many different skills to the team. You will not be asked to write massive reports, but you do need an enquiring mind and skills to analyze information and ask questions. Training and support is provided free for governors to help you understand your role and fulfil your duties. There are many roles on the LAB, all of them part-time with flexibility to fit around your work and family commitments.

Currently we have opportunities for all types of Governor, but particularly would welcome enquiries from parents of pupils at the school. Please get in touch with the school office to speak to me about joining us. You would be very welcome!

What we do

The role of the LAB is to oversee many of the strategic decisions made by the school and offer support and challenge in equal measure. Our governors work closely with the Head Teacher and staff, visiting school on a regular basis during the day or in the evenings.

Our last OFSTED report said:

”The governors are highly effective and have a detailed knowledge and understanding of how well St Oswald’s is doing compared to other schools. They have contributed well to improvements in teaching and achievement."

A number of our governors are available at school on a daily basis should you wish to speak with one of them.

If you would like to join us as a Governor please contact me via the school office email: office@stoswalds.worcs.sch.uk

Mrs Lisa Maskell

Chair of Local Academy Board

office@st-oswalds.dowmat.education

Governor Constitution

 

Nominating Authority

First Appointed

Term Start

Term End

Co-opted Governor        

Lisa Maskell

Chair

Safeguarding

Children Looked After

Pupil Premium

LAB

26th March 2026

26th March 2026

25th March 2030

Headteacher

       

Mr Andy Hackley

 

1st Sept 2025

01 Sept 2025

 
Co-opted Governor        

VACANCY

LAB      

Parent governors

       

Daisy Richards

Parents

20 Sept 2023

20 Sept 2023

19 Sept 2027

Stephen Hodgetts Parents 4th December 2025 4th December 2025 3rd December 2029
         

Staff governors

       

Jayne Hipkins

Staff

26th March 2026

26th March 2026 25th March 2030

Foundation Ex-Officio

       

Vacancy

       
         

Foundation governors

       

Callie Essex-Brooks

Foundation

11th July 2024

11th July 2024 10th July 2028
Mrs Kate Figgitt

NLG Governance Professional