Governing Body
St. John's Church of England Primary School Governing Body
Welcome to the governing body section of the school's website.
Every school has a governing body which represents the interests of children, parents and carers, the local community and the wider public in the running of the school. At St. John's, the governors work with the staff, the local authority and the Diocese of Liverpool to secure the best possible education for every child in the school and to ensure that children's safety and well-being are always to the fore.
The governing body is made up of foundation governors who represent the church and diocese, parents, school staff and the local authority. The governors at St. John's have a wide range of experience in education, the church, law and business. This diversity of expertise and views contributes to positive and effective governance.
The full governing body meets three times a year and is supported by a sub-committee structure which enables small groups of governors to look more closely at the daily life and running of the school. Four committees meet once a term to discuss:
- the curriculum and standards - finance and personnel
- matters concerning the school building/health and safety - Church school vision, distinctiveness and ethos
In line with Ofsted requirements, the governors help to set the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school. Governors make sure that the decisions made by the headteacher and members of the senior leadership team are directly linked to promoting high standards of attainment and progress. Governors ensure that the school's financial management is sound and focused on providing the very best for the children.
The governors play an important role in ensuring that the Christian character of the school is constantly being developed. This directly supports children's academic and personal development, enabling them to 'live life in all its fullness'.
The governing body also appoints one of its members to ensure that the school is fulfilling its responsibilities regarding child protection and safeguarding matters.
Dr. Jean Forward Chair of Governors
Mrs. Jill McElroy Vice Chair of Governors
Members of the Governing Body 2026/2027
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Name |
Category |
Term of office |
Responsibilities |
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Dr. Benjamin Cartlidge
Mrs. Alice Churm-Curran |
Foundation
Parent |
09/24 - 08/28
05/23 – 04/27 |
Foundation subjects
On-line safety |
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Dr. Samantha Cook |
Foundation |
11/25-10/29 (re-elected) |
Pupil Premium |
|
The Rev’d. Gregor Cuff |
Foundation |
Ex-officio |
Personal development |
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Mrs Jemma Waring |
Staff/ Assistant headteacher |
10/26-10/30 |
Curriculum lead |
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Dr. Jean Forward (Chair) The Rev'd Dr. Louis Johnson |
Foundation
Foundation |
05/25-05/29 (re-elected) 02/25 - 01/29 |
Safeguarding, SEND, Church school distinctiveness Mental health and wellbeing |
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Mrs. Paula Lampard |
Foundation |
03/25-03/29 (re-elected) |
Attendance and punctuality, behaviour |
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Mrs. Jill McElroy (Vice chair) |
Foundation |
09/25-09/29 (re-elected) |
Foundation subjects |
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Miss Philippa Morgan |
Headteacher |
Appointed 2024 |
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Ms Sheila Quinn |
Local authority |
09/25-08/28 |
Core subjects |
Sub-committees
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Personnel and Finance |
Buildings, health and safety |
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B. Cartlidge G. Cuff J. Forward J. McElroy (Chair) P. Morgan (Head) |
B. Cartlidge G. Cuff J. Forward J. McElroy P.Morgan (Head) |
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Curriculum and standards |
Ethos, vision and values |
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J. Waring S. Cook A. Churm-Curran G. Cuff C. Webb J. Forward (Chair) L. Johnson P. Lampard J. McElroy P. Morgan (head) S. Quinn |
S. Cook A. Churm-Curran G. Cuff (Chair) C. Webb J. Forward L. Johnson P. Lampard P. Morgan (Head) S. Quinn |
Additional Committees
Pay committee: The Rev'd G. Cuff, Dr. J. Forward, Mrs. J. McElroy
Headteacher performance management: The Rev'd G. Cuff, Dr. J. Forward, Mrs. J. McElroy
Pupil discipline committee: Dr. S. Cook, The Rev'd G. Cuff, Mrs. J. McElroy
Staff discipline committee: Dr. J. Forward,
Appeals committee: Comprised of three ‘untainted’ Governors as required
Governors' Register of Interest:
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None have been declared.
Vacancies
Parental Governor
Governing Body Attendance 2025/26
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Governor |
Scheduled Meetings | Meetings Attended | Absences | Apologies Accepted |
| Benjamin Cartlidge | 9 | 6 | 3 | Yes |
| Alice Churm-Curran | 9 | 7 | 2 | Yes |
| Samantha Cook | 9 | 5 | 4 | Yes |
| Gregor Cuff | 15 | 11 | 4 | Yes |
| James Down | 6 | 6 | ||
| Jean Forward | 15 | 13 | 2 | Yes |
| Louis Johnson | 9 | 9 | ||
| Paula Lampard | 9 | 9 | ||
| Jill McElroy | 10 | 7 | 3 | Yes |
| Philippa Morgan | 15 | 15 | ||
| Sheila Quinn | 7 | 7 | ||
| Charlotte Webb | 9 | 9 | ||