The governing body in schools and colleges is made up of:

• staff representatives
• community governors, including parents
• foundation governors (representatives from church/diocese)
• other local sponsors, e.g. businesses

Governing bodies make their decisions based on the advice of their sub-committees. Governing bodies in schools and colleges are accountable for:

• the use of public funds
• the quality of education provided
• the wider contribution to the community

School governor duties will include:

• setting the strategic direction, policies and objectives
• approving the budget
• reviewing progress against the budget and objectives
• challenging and supporting senior staff
• playing a part in appointing staff

Chair of Governors

Colleen Collett

Local Governor Committee

Katharine Butters
Vicente Jr. Reyes
Father Richard McKay
Shelagh Hetreed
Vivian Tam

Principal (Article 46) and Accounting Officer

Rachael James

Staff Governor

Natalie Barker

Clerk to the Governors: Katie Pell

To contact the governors please send an email to school@stnt.newmancatholictrust.com or write to Colleen Collett C/O St Nicholas of Tolentine RC Primary School, Pennywell Road, Bristol BS5 0TJ