--- title: "Governors" url: "https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/governors" school: "Holy Family Catholic Primary School" --- # Governors Please read our proposed Admissions policy for 2026/27. If you have any comments on the policy, please send these to admin@holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk - Meet the Governors - Governors Documents - BEBCMAT Board of Directors #### Mr Ian Hunter ##### Chair & Foundation Governor Hello, I have been a governor at our school for almost 10 years. Both my daughters were pupils at Holy Family with the youngest recently transferring to St Mary’s Catholic Academy. I enjoy the understanding I have gained about how the school works from the head and teachers. I look to reinforce our vision in all decisions we take. I am delighted with the skills our governors bring to our meetings. We are determined to aspire to ever improving standards at our school. #### Mrs Jane Clayson ##### Foundation Governor and Vice chair Jane is a foundation governor and is the grandmother of a child in our school. #### Father David Burns ##### Foundation Governor I am the Parish Priest in charge of both Holy Family parish and St. Bernadette's in Bispham. I am foundation Governor and RE governor on the Governing body. I am keen to support the school in providing a catholic environment for our children and their fmilies. #### Miss Sadie Brumwell ##### Foundation Governor I currently work with children and young people with mental health issues, whilst also supporting their parents. I am a practising member of Holy Family Church and hope to support the school in any way possible, including First Holy Communion classes. #### Eileen McHale ##### Foundation Governor Foundation Governor #### Mrs Sarah Cookson ##### Additional Governor #### Emma Grimshaw ##### Parent Govenor #### Simon Waywell ##### Parent Governor #### Mrs Jodie Dempsey ##### Staff Governor Jodie has been a teacher at Holy Family since 2014 and is currently the Year 6 teacher, English and Writing lead. #### Mrs Emma Allonby ##### Head Teacher I am Emma Allonby, Head teacher Governor. I had the privilege of becoming the Head here at Holy Family in 2022.I enjoy working with the Governors, parents and parish to provide the best Catholic centred education for all pupils. #### Mrs Danielle Bowater ##### Clerk to the Governors I work for the Local Authority, Governor Services. I support Governors by taking minutes of their meetings and providing advice on governance. I have worked for the service since November 2018 and support a number of different schools and academies in Blackpool. I am really looking forward to working with Holy Family School. Register of interests 80 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Register-of-interests-Holy_Family_Catholic_Primary_School(1).pdf) Governor Code of Conduct 520 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Code_of_Conduct_V5.3_Sept_26.pdf) Constitution 22 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Constitution-Holy_Family_Catholic_Primary_School(1).pdf) Meeting dates 26/27 29 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Meetings-HolyFamilyCatholic(1).pdf) Meeting dates 25/26 30 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Meetings-HolyFamilyCatholic_(2).pdf) Governor attendance 25/26 36 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Meetings-HolyFamilyCatholic_(3).pdf) Meeting dates 2024/25 30 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Meetings-HolyFamilyCatholic_(1).pdf) Governor attendance 24/25 37 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Meetings-HolyFamilyCatholic_(4).pdf) Governor meetings 23/24 30 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Meetings-HolyFamilyCatholic_(6).pdf) Governor attendance 23/24 37 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Meetings-HolyFamilyCatholic_(5).pdf) Declaration of interests 68 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/files/documents/Register-of-interests-Holy_Family_Catholic_Primary_School.pdf) The members of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, appointed on the 2nd July 2015, are: 1. The Diocesan Bishop 2. Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust 3. The Episcopal Vicar for Education and Formation The members are responsible for the appointment of foundation directors, ensuring the Trust acts in accordance with its objectives and require the directors to call an Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors is listed on the website ([click here to view Directors](https://bebcmat.co.uk/governance/board-of-directors)) and their remit and that of its committees forms part of the Financial Regulations which can be found on the Trust Policies page ([click here to view policies](https://bebcmat.co.uk/our-trust/policies)). The Standing Committees for the Trust are: - Audit and Risk - Quality of Education Committee - Finance Staffing and Premises - Pay Copies of agendas, associated papers and signed approved minutes of Full Board or Committee Meetings are available on request from: The Scheme of Delegation which outlines the responsibilities of the Local board of governors is also available from the address below. Mrs Helen O’Neill CEO BEBCMAT English Martyrs, 154 Highcross Road, Poulton FY6 8DA, 01253 203260 ### About Us - [Welcome](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/welcome) - [Mission Statement, Vision & Values](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/mission-statement-vision-values) - [Staff](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/staff) - [Governors](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/governors) - [Admissions](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/admissions) - [Policies](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/policies) - [Public Sector Equality Duty](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/public-sector-equality-duty) - [Inspections](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/inspections) - [Financial Benchmark](https://financial-benchmarking-and-insights-tool.education.gov.uk/school/150579) - [SEN](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/sen) - [GDPR](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/gdpr) - [PE & Sport Premium](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/pe-sport-premium) - [Pupil Premium](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/pupil-premium) - [Safeguarding](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/safeguarding) - [BEBCMAT](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/bebcmat) - [Key Information](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/key-information) - [School of Sanctuary](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/school-of-sanctuary) - [British Values](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/british-values) - [Climate Action](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/climate-action) - [Job Vacancies](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/job-vacancies) ![Holy Family Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-blackpool/images/logo/badge2-removebg-preview_(1).png) #### Holy Family Catholic Primary School Seacrest Avenue Blackpool Lancashire FY1 2SD 01253 354496 #### Useful Links: - [Contact Us](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/contact) - [Term Dates](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/termdates) - [Newsletters](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [Policies](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/about-us/policies) #### Social Media - [Facebook](http://facebook.com/BlackpoolHolyFamily/) © Copyright 2024–2026 Holy Family Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)