About the Governing Body
The governing body provides strategic leadership and accountability. It has three key functions:
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
• Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
These key are functions are delivered through four focussed committees. These are:
• Curriculum and quality assurance
• Finance and general purpose
• Health and safety, site and buildings
• Pay and personnel
For further information about the roles and responsibilities of each committee, please click the links above to view/download additional information.
There are four different categories of Governor at Withernsea High School:
Categories of Governor | |||
Co-opted | Local Authority | Staff | Parent |
Co-opted Governors are appointed by the governing body. They are people, who in the opinion of the governing body, have the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school. |
Local Authority Governors are nominated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council but appointed by the governing body. |
Both teaching and support staff are eligible to be Staff Governors. Their role will not be to represent staff but to operate as part of the governing body to provide strategic leadership and to hold the Headteacher to account. |
Parent Governors are elected by other parents/carers of students at the school. Any parent, which includes a person with parental responsibility, or carer, of a registered pupil at the school at the time of election is eligible to stand. When vacancies arise, the Headteacher will write to parents/carers to seek nominations. |
Members of the Governing Body
Name: |
Mrs Caroline Heaton |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Chair of Governors |
Date of appointment: |
10th March 2005 |
Current term of office ends: |
13th November 2023 |
Appointing body: |
Co-opted Governor |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
• Child protection |
Curriculum links: |
• Pupil Premium |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'I have been a governor at Withernsea High School since March 2003 and Chair of Governors since the autumn term of 2011. |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Name: |
Mr Iain Ogilvie |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Vice Chair of Governors |
Date of appointment: |
25th November 2013 |
Current term of office ends: |
26th September 2021 |
Appointing body: |
Co-opted Governor |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
Finance |
Curriculum links: |
• Humanities |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'I joined the Governing Body after moving to the area from Northumberland. Both my daughters have attend Withernsea High School. I am a partner at Highfield Farm Accommodation and Campsite and also manage our business running an arable farm. Previously I was the External Funding Manager at Northumberland County Council and have experience of managing capital projects and large budgets. My degree is in Geography and Politics, so occasionally is useful for my link departments of Humanities and Science. I am an active member of the Holy Trinity Development Trust overseeing the major developments at Hull Minster where I am also Church Warden. I am also a Trustee of Holy Trinity Development Ltd.' |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Name: |
Mr Matthew Ainley |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Chair of Health and Safety, Site and Buildings committee |
Date of appointment: |
1st February 2013 |
Current term of office ends: |
7th May 2023 |
Appointing body: |
Co-opted Governor |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
• Health and safety |
Curriculum links: |
Art and Design Technology |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'Local Police Officer for Holderness. RNLI volunteer. |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
Daughter, Miss H Ainley, is the school's Attendance Officer. |
Name: |
Mr Mark Crofts |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Headteacher |
Date of appointment: |
1st April 2018 |
Current term of office ends: |
Governor whilst Headteacher |
Appointing body: |
Full governing body |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
n/a |
Curriculum links: |
n/a |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
Qualified as a geography teacher in 1995. Taught at Perronet Thompson, Driffield School, Head of Department at Malet Lambert. Enjoys making the most of the local area through cycling and walking. Loves climbing, being in the mountains and exploring wild places, including on our doorstep. |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Name: |
Mrs Alexandra Henderson MBE |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Chair of Personnel Committee |
Date of appointment: |
23rd October 2013 |
Current term of office ends: |
13th November 2023 |
Appointing body: |
Co-opted Governor |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
None |
Curriculum links: |
• Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'I have been a governor for many years, initially at Hull College and then at Sirius Academy, Hull. Having lived in Holderness for over 40 years, I understand the role the school has in the fabric of the local community with many generations being past pupils of Withernsea High School. |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Name: |
Mrs Elizabeth Hornsby |
Status: | Resigned (28th January 2020) |
Position of responsibility: |
Committee Governor |
Date of appointment: |
28th March 2019 |
Current term of office ends: |
27th March 2023 |
Appointing body: |
Parent Governor |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
None |
Curriculum links: |
Maths / Numeracy |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'I was appointed a Parent Governor in June 2019. I have a son currently in the school and a daughter starting next year (Sept 2021). I have been working in healthcare for over 10 years but have many other transferable skills that can be used within this position to add value to this school and its future plans. I have many hobbies such as fitness and art and I enjoy spending time with my family.' |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Name: |
Mrs Elaine McCreaddie |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Staff Governor |
Date of appointment: |
1st December 2012 |
Current term of office ends: |
10th November 2020 |
Appointing body: |
Full Governing Body |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
SEN, Inclusion and The LOFT |
Curriculum links: |
None |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
Governance panel for East Riding Virtual School for CLA |
General information: |
'I have worked at Withernsea High School for over 30 years and am currently the Learning Support Manager. I also have responsibility for Children Looked After who attend the school. I have lived in Withernsea all my life and attended the school as a pupil many years ago! In addition, both my children attended the school. |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Name: |
Mrs Deborah Miller |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Committee Governor |
Date of appointment: |
2nd March 2018 |
Current term of office ends: |
1st March 2022 |
Appointing body: |
Parent Governor |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
None |
Curriculum links: |
English, Literacy and Drama |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'I was born in Hull and educated in the west of the city. |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Name: |
Mrs Melinda Overton |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Committee Governor |
Date of appointment: |
14th November 2016 |
Current term of office ends: |
13th November 2020 |
Appointing body: |
Parent Governor |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
SEN, Inclusion and The LOFT |
Curriculum links: |
Modern Foreign Languages |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'I have been a Parent Governor at Withernsea High School since November 2016.
|
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Name: |
Professor John Quicke |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Committee Governor |
Date of appointment: |
24th April 2013 |
Current term of office ends: |
13th September 2020 |
Appointing body: |
Local Authority Governor |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
• SEN, Inclusion and The LOFT |
Curriculum links: |
None |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'I am a retired professor of education who worked in the School of Education, University of Sheffield, for over twenty years. Before that I worked as a teacher in primary and secondary schools and as an educational psychologist in Slough and Durham. I have been a school governor at Withernsea for nearly eight years and have had responsibility for SEN, Inclusion, The LOFT and training. |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Name: |
Miss Daisy Turner |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Co-opted Governor |
Date of appointment: |
13th December 2019 |
Current term of office ends: |
18th December 2023 |
Appointing body: |
Governing Body |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
ITT/NQT Coordinator |
Curriculum links: |
Science |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'I grew up locally and attended Withernsea High School as a pupil. |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Name: |
Mrs Pippa Whitehall |
Status: | Resigned (22nd January 2020) |
Position of responsibility: |
Committee Governor |
Date of appointment: |
28th March 2019 |
Current term of office ends: |
27th March 2023 |
Appointing body: |
Parent Governor |
Committees serving on: |
• Full governing body |
Voting rights: |
Yes |
Special responsibilities: |
Health and Safety, Site and Buildings |
Curriculum links: |
Maths/Numeracy |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'I am a mother of three and a member of the Withernsea Residents Community Group. I love to help my local community. I decided to join the Governing Body as I have two children at the High School and thought I could be of help to the school with my links to Withernsea. My curriculum link is Maths and my special responsibility is Health and Safety, Site and Buildings.' |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |
Clerk to the Governors
Name: |
Mrs Fay Crawforth |
Status: | Active |
Position of responsibility: |
Clerk to the Governing Body |
Current term of office ends: |
n/a |
Appointing body: |
Full Governing Body |
Committees attended: |
• Finance and general purpose |
Voting rights: |
No |
Special responsibilities: |
n/a |
Curriculum links: |
None |
Governance roles in other educational institutions: |
None to declare |
General information: |
'I have been employed as the Clerk to the Governing Body at Withernsea High School since September 2014. My other clerking commitments included acting as Clerk of the Finance Committee at another local primary school. My role at Withernsea High School also includes being PA to the Senior Leadership Group. I attend all meetings relating to Governors, with the exception of the Full Governing Body, which is clerked by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.' |
Pecuniary interests: |
None to declare |
Relationships to staff: |
None to declare |