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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