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Telephone:

0113 2930280

Facsimile:

0113 2946800

When you telephone school, 0113 2930280, the telephone is likely to be answered by Mr Barker (School Business Manager) or Ms Ashmore (Administrator). They are more than happy to deal with any queries you have and will arrange for you to speak to the relevant member of staff if required. If you require a paper copy of any information on our website please contact Mr Barker (School Business Manager) or Ms Ashmore (Administrator) in the office.

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Naburn Road
Whinmoor, Leeds, LS14 2BL
United Kingdom

0113 2930280

White Laith Primary School is situated within Whinmoor in Leeds. Children and adults work together in an atmosphere of trust, respect and belonging. We aim to treat everyone with equal dignity and worth valuing their particular characteristics. The Staff and Governors are determined to make our school a place of excellence and the children
share that desire.

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Governor Committees

Governor Committees

“The Governing Body
want to achieve the very
best they can for our
school and that means
the very best for
your children.”
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GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS

OUR GOVERNORS

VISITS

MEETINGS / MINUTES

Teaching and Learning Committee (incorporating Pupil Support)

This committee monitors and evaluates Teaching and Learning in school. This includes evaluating the quality of provision for SEND pupils. Members of this committee identify specific elements of our School Development Plan and track progress against these objectives across the year.

The members of this committee are:

  • Ms Chantel Johnson (Chair)

  • Mr Jenny Horton

  • Mr Alexster Pearson-Clough

  • Mr James Gibson

  • Mrs Nicola Sheerin

  • Mrs Helen Driscoll

  • Mrs Katie Caswell

Resources Committee

The members of this committee monitor and evaluate the school finances, building and premises at White Laith. They work closely with the Head Teacher and the Finance Service at LCC to monitor the financial health of the school. They receive reports on the staffing structure of the school and ensure that we make the best use of this most valuable resource. This committee also ensures that the premises are safe, healthy and accessible for our staff and young people as well as the wider community.

Accessibility Plan 2021-2024

The members of the Resources Committee are:

  • Mr Tom Lloyd (Chair)

  • Mr Peter Whelan

  • Mr Greg Potter

  • Mrs Nicola Sheerin

  • Mrs Lisa Thewsey

Roles and Responsibilities

Please refer to the Chair or the Headteacher for LA guidance regarding these roles.

  • SEND - Mrs Jenny Horton

  • Safeguarding & Child Protection - Mr Peter Whelan

  • CLA - Mr Peter Whelan

  • Early Years - Mrs Jenny Horton

  • Attendance - Mrs Katie Caswell

  • Pupil Premium - Mr Alexster Pearson-Clough

  • PE and Sports Premium - Mrs Lisa Thewsey

  • Mental Health, Well-Being & PSHE - Ms Chantel Johnson

  • Health and Safety - Mr Greg Potter

  • Trust governor - Mr Peter Whelan

  • Pupil Behaviour - Teaching & Learning Committee

  • Staffing - Resources Committee

  • Head Performance Management and Pay Review - Mr Greg Potter, Mr Tom Lloyd and Ms Chantel Johnson

  • Staff Dismissal - Resources Committee

  • Pupil Exclusion - Teaching & Learning Committee

There is also a pay appeal committee.

Class Links

All Governors have a link to a year group and visit their class informally throughout the year.

  • Aire (Foundation) Mrs Jenny Horton

  • Nile (Year 1) Mrs katie Casswell

  • Yangtze (Year 2) Mr Peter Whelan

  • Danube (Year 3) Mrs Lisa Thewsey

  • Zambezi (Year 4) Ms Chantel Johnson

  • Amazon (Year 5) Mr Alexster Pearson-Clough

  • Mississippi (Year 6) Ms Chantel Johnson

There are four Full Governing Body meetings in an academic year: There are two sub-committees – ‘Resources’ (covering finance, staffing and the built environment), ‘Teaching and Learning’ including ‘Pupil Support’. Each sub-committee meets once per term and reports back to the next Full Governing Body meeting.