Local Governing Body
At Bishopton, we have a strong, well informed Local Governing Body who are committed to the school and ensuring every learner receives the best possible education and achieves the best possible outcomes to prepare them for the next phase of their lives.
The Local Governing Body members are the strategic leaders of our school. They play an important role in providing challenge and support to the school’s Leadership Team. The Local Governing Body brings together professional expertise and community links. The Local Governing Body has strategic and statutory responsibility for the school.
The chair of the Local Governing Body is to be confirmed. Membership comprises Headteachers and leaders from Secondary and Primary Schools/Academies, staff members and Local Authority representation.
The Local Governing Body of Bishopton is committed to the principles of continuous school improvement. The committee has three core strategic functions:
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- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
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- Providing robust challenge to the Headteacher in relation to all aspects of the work of the school and specifically the educational performance of learners, the behaviour and safety of learners and the performance of all staff.
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- Overseeing the financial management of the school and making sure that money is well spent.
If you require any further information, about the Local Governing Body, please ring the school on 01642 566369.
The chair of the Local Governing Body is to be confirmed. The chair can be contacted through the school office on 01642 566369.
| Local Committee | Type | Term of office |
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| Mrs Sara Gummerson | Head of Centre | From 01/09/2025 |
| Mrs Kathryn Dack | Staff Governor | 07/01/2025 to 06/01/2029 |
| Miss Kirsty Walsh | Staff Governor | 19/10/2022 to 18/10/2026 |
| Mrs Elaine Barrett | Trust Appointment | 20/08/2024 to 19/08/2028 |
| Mrs Angela Doran | Trust Appointment | 14/12/2025 to 13/12/2029 |
| Mr Richard Henderson | Trust Appointment – Safeguarding Link | 01/05/2025 to 30/04/2029 |
| Ms Sharon Stevens | Trust Appointment | 04/09/2025 to 03/09/2029 |
Vacancies: two parent governors and three trust appointments.
Previous appointments: Mr Gary Potts, Chair (Trust Appointment, 19/06/2024 to 16/06/2026); Mrs Beverley Hughf (Trust Appointment, 28/08/2025 to 31/08/2026); Mrs Gillian Warby (Head of Centre, 01/09/2024 to 31/08/2026).