The Governing Body - Ox Close Primary

Ox Close Federation comprises of Oxclose Nursery and Ox Close Primary.

The Governing Body represents both schools.

The Governing Body of Ox Close Federation achieved Governor Mark in December 2021.

Here is a list of our Governors:

Pam Sneath – Chair of Ox Close Federation and Co-opted Governor

Dave Stone – Vice Chair of Ox Close Federation and Co-opted Governor

Debra Swinburn – Co-opted Governor

Wendy Hall – Local Authority Governor

Nicola Milne – Co-opted Governor

Anna Bowden – Acting Executive Headteacher and Staff Governor

Sarah Aungiers—Parent Governor

Liam Clough—Parent Governor

Paul Wilson – Co-opted Governor

Gary Robinson – Co-opted Governor

Jayne Phillips – Assistant Executive Headteacher and Associate Governor

Hannah Shepherd – Assistant Executive Headteacher and Associate Governor

Michelle Bowman – Assistant Executive Headteacher and Associate Governor

Tracey Jackson – Federation Business Manager and Associate Governor

Associate Governors do not have voting rights.

Governor Details
Interest Details
Committee Membership
Attendance Record

Key Documents

Ox Close Federation – Governor Monitoring Policy

Ox Close Federation – Governor Code of Conduct

Governor Newsletters

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Ox Close Federation adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools. For further information please view or download the full document below.

The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (2017)

How To Become A School Governor

If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.

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