Local Governing Bodies
Governors oversee the management of an academy, including its strategy, policy, budgeting and staffing.
Local Governing Body Constitution:
- At least six Foundation Governors appointed by the Archbishop (or as many more are required to ensure that the number of Foundation Governors exceeds the number of all other Governors by at least 2.)
- One Foundation Governor position must be made available to the Parish Priest
- One member of staff
- Two Parent Governors
- The Headteacher
Governors are responsible for:
- Planning the overall vision and direction of the academy
- Ensuring the core purpose of the MAC is delivered to the highest standard
- Overseeing the financial probity and performance of the school
- Overseeing MAC policy implementation and organisational compliance, e.g. Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Catholic mission
- Holding the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to account
Establishing the following Committees or Representatives:
- Catholic Ethos and Mission Committee/Representative
- Finance and Audit Committee/Representative
- Pay and HR Committee/Representative
- Estates, Safeguarding and Health & Safety Committee/Representative
- Education Standards Committee/Representative
Governors are accountable to:
The Directors for educational outcomes, compliance and the Catholic education and ethos of the academy.
| School | Chair of Local Governing Body | Term of Office | Type of Governor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed George Napier, Banbury | Anita Mutton | 01/09/21-31/08/25 | Foundation |
| Greyfriars Catholic School, Oxford | Mick Quigley | 01/11/2021 - 31/10/2025 | Foundation |
| Holy Trinity, Chipping Norton | Pauline Brookes | 18/9/2022-17/9/2026 | Foundation |
| Our Lady of Lourdes, Witney | Carlton Rose | 17/01/2022-16/01/2026 | Foundation |
| Our Lady's, Cowley | Róisín Phillips | 29/08/2024-29/08/2028 | Foundation |
| St John Fisher, Littlemore | awaiting election results | Foundation | |
| St John's, Banbury | James Chivenga | 29/08/2024-29/08/2028 | Foundation |
|
St Joseph's, Banbury |
Brian Blanchfield |
11/12/2023-10/12/2027 | Foundation |
| St Joseph's, Carterton | Julie-Ann Talon | 20/09/2024-19/09/2028 | Foundation |
| St Joseph's, Thame | Ian Courtney | 09/01/2024-09/01/2025 | Board Appointed IEB Chair |
| St Thomas More, Kidlington | Alison Templar | 14/10/2021-13/10/2025 | Foundation |
You can find out more about our Local Governing Bodies by visiting their websites: