Governing Body Information

Gunnersbury Catholic School strives to educate all of its pupils within an environment where the Catholic traditions of learning, truth, justice, respect and community are promoted.

School Mission Statement

 

The Governing Body of Gunnersbury Catholic School is central to the realisation of our mission; through its responsibility determining and overseeing the strategic vision for our school.  Working in partnership with the Headteacher, the Governing Body strives for continuous improvement in Gunnersbury’s provision set within our Catholic faith.   This involves the following: establishing a development plan; setting challenging, yet achievable targets; interpreting information to assess progress and to determine appropriate action; and, to support Christ-centred and Christ-like care, teaching and learning for all.

 

All Governors are expected to be guided by Canon Law in their efforts and to operate according to the following principles (Nolan principles)

•          Selflessness

•          Integrity

•          Objectivity

•          Accountability

•          Openness

•          Honesty

 

The Governing Body fulfils its responsibilities through the functions of: Full Governing Body meetings, Governing Body Sub-Committees, Working Parties, Nominated Governor Role, Governor visits to the school.

 

Governing Body Sub-Committees

Welfare Committee

The Welfare Committee is responsible to the Full Governing Body for the safeguarding of all within our community.  Preserving the welfare of those within our school encompasses both mental and physical needs and considerations.  Furthermore the committee is committed through its work in ensuring children’s wellbeing on the widest level.

 Committee Chair: Ms Linda Pope

 

Curriculum Committee

The Curriculum Committee is responsible to the Governing Body for the school’s provision that directly furthers pupils’ personal development and learning.  All other governor committees will, to a greater or lesser extent, also influence these areas of student progression.  As such the Curriculum committee will liaise with other committees to ensure the very best outcomes for the student body.

 Committee Chair: Ms Jan Tellick

 

Staff, Finance, and Resources Committee

The Staff, Finance and Resources committee is responsible to the Governing Body for: the requirements associated with the employment of staff; all financial matters relating to the operation of the school; maintain and furthering the premises and physical resources of Gunnersbury.

Committee Chair: Mr Tony Duffy

 

Admissions Committee

The Admissions Committee is responsible for the arrangement determining pupils’ entry to Gunnersbury Catholic School at Year 7, Year 12 and in-year applications.  The committee operates within the admissions requirements for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster.

Committee Chair: Richard Thompson

 

Catholic Life Committee

The Catholic Life Committee is responsible for the school’s spiritual development of pupils and the promotion of our Catholic faith.  It also oversees the academic religious provision within Gunnersbury Catholic school.

 Committee Chair: Philip Baptiste

 

Name	Governor Type	Governor Responsibility	Business Interests	Financial or other Material Interests	Date of Appointment	Term of Office Expiry Date	Appointed by	Governance roles in other educational establishments	Material Interests through relationships with other governors and/or staff
Kevin Burke	Headteacher		N/A	N/A	1/1/2009			None	None
Andrew Flatt	Chair Foundation Governor		N/A	N/A	1/9/2014	31/8/2024	Diocese of Westminster	None	None
Linda Pope	Vice Chair Foundation Governor	Welfare Committee Chair	Solicitor	N/A	20/11/2018	31/8/2024	Diocese of Westminster	None	None
Fr Eugene Baptiste	Foundation Governor	Catholic Life Committee Chair	N/A	N/A	1/4/2014	31/8/2024	Diocese of Westminster	None	None
Tony Duffy	Foundation Governor	Staff, Finance and Resources Committee Chair	Accountant	N/A	1/9/2015	31/8/2024	Diocese of Westminster	None	None
John Paul Heffernan	Foundation Governor			N/A	1/11/2021	31/8/2025	Diocese of Westminster	None	None
Adrian Zahra	Foundation Governor		Vice President	N/A	1/10/2022	31/8/2026	Diocese of Westminster	None	None
Jan Tellick	LEA Governor	Curriculum Committee Chair, CEIAG Link Governor	N/A	N/A	1/9/2014	31/8/2024	Local Education Authority	None	None
Richard Thompson	Associate Governor	Admissions Committee Chair	Business Consultant	N/A	25/1/2018	31/8/2024	School	None	None
Selwyn Boothe	Staff Governor		N/A	N/A	17/12/14	31/8/2024	School	None	None
Jennifer Malcolm	Parent Governor		Lawyer and Social Work Leader	N/A	12/1/21	31/8/24	School	None	None
Pietro Crescini	Parent Governor		Financial Services	N/A	12/1/21	31/8/24	School	None	None
John Boniface	Associate Governor		N/A	N/A	08/12/2022	07/12/2023	School	None	None

Governor Committee Attendance 2022-23 (see below)