Parent Governor Election

PARENT GOVERNOR ELECTION – VACANCY FROM 17^th May 2026

A vacancy is due to arise for an elected parent to join our school’s Local Governance Committee (LGC) and I am writing to invite nominations to fill this.  

Elected parents play an important role as members of the LGC which is responsible for directing the conduct of the school and for promoting high standards of educational achievement under a scheme of delegation agreed by Chester Diocesan Academies Trust (CDAT). The LGC meets half-termly and each governor has a term of office of 4 years. 

Training is available for LGC members and involvement in such training will be expected of all members of the LGC.

If you would like to stand for election please arrange for the enclosed nomination form to be completed and returned to the school not later than Monday 11^th May 2026 at midday.  The form can be handed in at the school office marked ‘for the attention of Miss S Simcock and Mr B Jamson’ or emailed to stmatthews_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk

Nominations must be from parents or carers with children on roll at the school on the day that nominations close. Parents/carers putting their own names forward are invited to provide some brief biographical details limited to not more than 100 words suitable for inclusion in the ballot paper and referencing their skills and experience which they could offer to the LGC.    

Parents/carers who have paid employment in the school for 500 hours per academic year or more or who are elected members of the Local Authority are not eligible to stand in these elections.

The enclosed sheet summarises the qualifications to serve as a governor. Anyone standing for election must certify that he/she is not disqualified for any reason.

If only one parent is nominated, they are elected unopposed and their term of office commences 17^th May 2026.  If there are more nominations than vacancies the election will be by secret ballot. If that is necessary, voting papers will be sent to all parents together with details of the ballot procedure.

Welcome to our Governors' Section

Welcome to the section of the website where you can find out more about our school’s governors, and the work that they do. The main role of the governors is one of monitoring and evaluation to support the head and her staff. We help them to set and reach targets and to strive for excellence across the whole spectrum of school life.

We have a legal responsibility to:
• ensure that the National Curriculum is followed
• oversee the school's budget
• monitor the condition of the school buildings and grounds, and
• ensure that Special Educational Needs are met

The role of the Governing Body can be summarised as providing strategic management, acting as a critical friend and ensuring accountability for St Matthew's. The Governing Body is split into committees which are each responsible for discussing one topic in more detail, such as finance or health and safety. Committee discussions are fed back to the full Governing Body.

There are several categories of governor, appointed by different bodies that have an interest in the school. These are Foundation governors (appointed through St Matthew’s Church) the Local Authority (“LA”), Parents, and Staff.  All governors have equal status, however they were appointed.

All the school governors are committed to maintaining the ethos and the high standards of achievement at the school. They are focused not only on educational achievement but on the school's other values, which are just as important.

Governors and the Clerks mostly carry out their duties during after school meetings and may attend training sessions and seminars to help them do their job effectively. They also go into school to meet with the Head and other members of the management team in order to discuss the subjects they have responsibility for.

If you wish to know more, or are interested in becoming a governor, please contact us care of the school office.
 

FOR CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE

Tel No: 01925 730371

Email: stmatthews_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk