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Local Governing Body
The Governing Body meets as a whole four times a year but conducts much of its business through the following specialist committees, which meet regularly through the year:
Curriculum & Standards (Chair: Graham Ballantyne)
Sixth Form (Chair: Paul Smith, Didcot Girls' School Governor)
The Chair and Vice Chairs may be contacted directly on: governors@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk
The Governing Body expects the school to be a safe and enjoyable place for teaching and learning and has high expectations of its staff and students. It is proud of the achievements of its students whether academic, vocational or in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including within Didcot Sixth Form, which we run in partnership with Didcot Girls' School. We are also a proud member of the wider Didcot community.We were pleased that OFSTED evaluated the school as Good at its latest inspection in 2020 and that the report commented
"St Birinus School is a vibrant and inspiring place for pupils to learn. Pupils are very proud of their school. They feel it is a friendly and welcoming place where they really feel valued."
However, we always strive to do better, to deliver the best possible education for our young people so that they can each achieve their full potential and make the most of the opportunities and face up to the challenges before them.
Conor Byrne, Chair of the Governing Body
Governance Officer: Miss C Ball, cball@ridgewayeducation.com
SBS Local Governing Body
|
Name |
Appointment type |
Term of office |
LGB/Committees |
Special roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mr Graham Ballantyne |
Parent |
05/12/19 – 04/12/23 |
LGB; C&S Committee |
LGB Vice Chair; C&S Committee Chair |
|
Mr Conor Byrne |
Trust-appointed |
09/10/18 - 08/10/22 |
LGB; RET Finance & General Purposes Governor Representation |
LGB Chair; Health & Safety |
|
Mr Jon Driscoll |
Trust- appointed |
19/07/18 - 18/07/22 |
LGB; C&S Committee; Sixth Form Committee |
LGB Vice Chair; Pupil Premium |
|
Mr Andrew Forgan |
Trust- appointed |
26/02/19 - 25/02/23 |
LGB; Sixth Form Committee |
|
| Mrs Claire Greenough | Trust-appointed | 09/12/21 - 08/12/25 | LGB | GDPR |
|
Mr Angus Horner |
Trust- appointed |
05/02/20 - 04/02/24 |
LGB |
|
| Mr Seth Howes | Trust-appointed | 09/12/21 - 08/12/25 | LGB | |
|
Mr William Manning |
Ex-officio - Headteacher |
From 01/09/19 |
LGB; C&S Committee; Sixth Form Committee |
|
| Mrs Natasha Millard | Trust-appointed | 09/12/21 - 08/12/25 | LGB | Careers |
| Mr Mitt Nathwani | Trust-appointed | 09/12/21 - 08/12/25 | LGB | |
|
Mrs Sally Scott |
Parent |
09/10/18 - 08/10/22 |
LGB; C&S Committee; Sixth Form Committee |
Safeguarding |
| Mr Alexander Shepherd | Parent | 24/06/21 - 23/06/2025 | LGB | SEND |
| Miss Hannah Rabey | Staff | 14/10/21 - 13/10/24 | LGB; C&S Committee | |
|
Mrs Rachael Warwick |
Ex-officio - EHT |
LGB |
Historic records - governors who have left within the last year
|
Name |
Appointment type |
Appointment dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen White | Trust-appointed | 23/09/17 - 15/10/20 |
| Mr Andrew Heley | Staff | 20/03/19 - 09/12/20 |
| Mrs Nicola Gregory | Trust-appointed | 19/07/18 - 24/06/21 |
| Dr Andrew Kaye | Trust-appointed | 22/09/17 - 21/09/21 |
| Mrs Sally Povolotsky | Parent | 05/12/19 – 18/10/21 |
