Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
Governing Body Committee Structure
| Name | Category | Term of Office Ends | Appointed By | Committee | Business Interests | Governor to Staff Relationship | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Cooper | Acting Head Teacher | n/a | Governing Body | All | None | None | n/a |
| Malcolm Cresswell | Co-opted | 04.10.25 | Governing Body | Chair of Governors Finance, Premises and Staffing. | None | None | H & S Governor DP1 |
| Bernard Mugwendere | Co-opted | 09.02.23 | Parents of CHJS | Vice Chair Finance, Premises and Staffing. Curriculum, Standards and Monitoring. | Accountancy | None | DP 4 |
| Kelly Rutherford | Co-opted | 07.12.25 | Parents of CHJS | Curriculum, Standards and Monitoring, Well-being | SEND | None | SEND Governor DP3 |
| Janice Stobbs | Authority | 11.10.24 | Governing Body | Curriculum, Standards and Monitoring. | Head Teacher with Durham Local Authority | None | Safeguarding and LAC Governor DP2 |
| Rebecca Trow | Co-opted | 28.01.25 | Staff at CHJS | Curriculum, Standards and Monitoring. | Staff Governor | None | DP 1 |
| Alvin Kipling | Parent | 21.01.23 | Governing Body | Finance, Premises and Personnel | IT | None | DP 3 |
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Cockton Hill Junior School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department for 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 about our Governors please view or download the documents below.
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.
Governor Attendance
Schools are now required to display a record of Governor attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
Record of Attendance 2022-2023
| Date | Meeting Type | Attended | Apologies received and accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add meeting | |||
Archived Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.
Committee Terms of Reference
The updated version of the Terms of Reference will be added over the autumn term.
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