Governors

The Governing Body of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is made up of Foundation governors, parent governors and staff governors who work together as one team to provide: 

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• Leadership, clarity of vision ethos and strategic direction of the school

• Accountability for the performance of the school and its pupils

• Oversight of the school's finances ensuring resources are targeted for maximum effect 

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Introducing our Chair of Governors

 

Governors act as a critical friend to the school supporting the Head Teacher and staff in providing pupils with the learning journey and inspirational experiences they need, ensuring that every child matters. We live out the Gospel Values inspired by Christ the Teacher and are mindful of pupils, parents and staff who we support in achieving the best possible results.

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Governors are representative of the local community and bring their expertise and knowledge to ensure that we have a wide range of skills to deal with school business.

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I have been Chair of Governors since July 2017 and I am fortunate to have an experienced and dedicated team of governor colleagues who spend many hours volunteering to attend school, meetings and other activities.

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Governors are supportive of our Head teacher and staff and the successful way in which pupils are given the best possible start for adulthood and the world of work. As a Catholic school we educate people to be good citizens not just good pupils and are grateful for the support we receive from parents and the community.

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St Ambrose Barlow is a special place, a caring and inclusive community that shares good practise with others. We encourage you to be part of the school community supporting your children and attending school events.

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Governors are justifiably proud of our school where we Love, Learn and Lead.

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Vikki Allen

Chair of Governors

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Contacting the Chair of Governors

The Chair can be contacted by writing to the school or by emailing: cog@stambrosebarlowswinton.org

 

All terms of office last for a period of 4 years.

• Foundation governors are appointed by the Diocese

• Staff governors are appointed by school staff

• Parent governors are appointed by parents of pupils at the school

• Co-opted governors are appointed by the Governing Board

• LA governors are appointed by the LA

• The Head is ex-officio 

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Governing Body Responsibilities and Roles (2025-26)

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Vikki Allen (Foundation Governor)

Chair of Governing Body

Safeguarding and Children Looked After

Behaviour and Attendance

Leadership and Governance

Humanities

Physical Education

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Margaret Woodhouse (Foundation Governor)

Vice Chair of Governing Body, Chair of School Effectiveness Committee

Curriculum and Teaching

Pupil Premium

Maths

Science

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Trish Garner (LA Governor)

Inclusion

Catholic Life

English

Religious Education

Relationships and Sex Education

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Grahame Walker (Foundation Governor)

Chair of Finance and Resources Committee

Health, Safety and Wellbeing (DEI)

ICT

Design and Technology

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Lauren Sullivan (Parent Governor)

Personal Development and Wellbeing

Performing Arts

Art

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Michaelene Evue (Parent Governor) 

Careers and Post-16

Literacy and Library

Modern Foreign Languages

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Father Ernest Attah (Foundation Governor)

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Amy Harrison, (Staff Governor)

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Foundation Governor (Vacant)​

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Committees 2025-26

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School Effectiveness Committee

M Woodhouse (Chair)

V Allen

T Garner

G Walker

Fr Attah                                                               

L Sullivan

M Evue

A Harrison

B Davis, Headteacher

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Finance, Staffing and Resources Committee

G Walker (Chair)

V Allen

M Woodhouse

T Garner

Fr Attah                                                               

L Sullivan

M Evue

B Davis, Headteacher

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If you wish to raise a complaint you must use the school's complaints procedure which can be found here www.stambrosebarlowswinton.org/Complaints. It is important that you do not contact members of the Governing Body directly about a complaint as this may compromise the complaints procedure. 

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Time off for union duties

In Academic Year 2025-26 we have one member of staff who is a union representative.  We work closely with unions and professional associations to ensure that staff are supported. 

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In Academic Year 2025-26, two school days were required by one member of staff for union duties. 

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