School Governance
Our Local Governing Committee Meetings & Membership
Our LGC usually meets six times a year. Minutes of the LGC meetings are available on request from the School Office or via clerktogovs@ylt.org.uk.
Attendance at LGC meetings is recorded and published annually on the YLT website.
Governors are expected to declare any relevant business and financial interests they may have. This Register of Business Interests is available via the YLT website.
Our LGC consists of 7 governors; the Headteacher, elected Parent Governors, elected Staff Governor; X Foundation Governors; and Trust-Appointed Governors. The Register of Business Interests includes a list of our current and recent governors, how they were appointed to the LGC, and their term of office.
Our Chair of Governors is Jane Kent, who can be contacted by writing to the school address, or emailing cofg@shp.starmat.uk.
If you are interested in volunteering for the school or Trust as a school governor, please see our latest vacancies and application form available on the YLT website.
LGB Membership
Leanne Storey
Parent Governor
Ellie Banks
Parent Governor
My name is Ellie and I am a Parent Governor at Sherburn Hungate Primary school. I have been a primary school teacher for nearly over a decade and my passion is primarly in the EYFS setting. My hobbies include walking, baking and planning days out with my two children!
Jane Kent
Chair of Governors
It is a great honour to be a governor at Sherburn Hungate Primary School. Having had lots of experiences in primary schools I feel comfortable in the school space and, most importantly, really enjoy the primary education community and culture.
I have a wide range of interests including the natural environment, music and art, sport and wellness, and I enjoy being in the great outdoors whether with my hands covered in dirt, running my dog or simply enjoying the fresh air. I also bring knowledge, skills and understanding of primary education to the role. I have been lucky to be able to be a class teacher, school leader, educational adviser and inspector and from those roles I have been able to support schools in their development journeys, advising and guiding the senior leadership teams in them. Whilst the expectations, requirements and demands of teachers and leaders are different to my time in the classroom I try to bring a particular perspective to the governor role adding enthusiasm and knowledge where it can best be used.
I am a mother and grandmother, and it is from this perspective that I have a particular passion for Sherburn Hungate Primary. Two of my grandchildren are part of the school family and it gives me great joy to be included in the life of this school seeing first-hand how all our children are learning, growing and benefitting from the skill and commitment of our team.
Niamh Weston
Staff Governor
My name is Niamh, and I am a Year 6 teacher, as well as the Forest School and Design Technology lead. A true nature enthusiast, I find joy in the great outdoors whenever I can. Whether I’m hiking along scenic trails on the weekends or spending time in our Forest School, I always feel at home in nature. Swimming is another one of my passions, and I also enjoy Clubbercise on Mondays, which keeps my energy up and adds a fun twist to my fitness routine.
Stuart Haskell
Trust Governor
Governing Body Structure
Within Yorkshire Trust, each school has a Local Governing Committee (LGC) that supports the work of the school and the Trust. The LGC has certain delegated authority to oversee the running of the school under the Scheme of Delegation as defined by our Board of Trustees.
Further information about our governance structure, including details of our Trustees and Members, is available via the Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT) website.
LGB Structure (Quorum: 50% current membership = 4 governors)
Our LGC (Local Governing Committee)
Our Local Governing Committee (sometimes called our Local Governing Board or Local Governing Body) is responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a high-quality education and safe environment for all our children. Together with the Headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management of the school, the Governors set the school’s aims and some school specific policies.
Governors are people who volunteer their time to work together as part of the LGC team and who wish to make a positive contribution to their communities. Governors do not need an education background; they have an interest in the role of schools in society and have enquiring minds which contribute to the effective running of the school and the educational achievements and wellbeing of its pupils.
Governor Attendance
Diversity Statement
At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them.
We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.
Our Local Governing Committee Aims
The purpose of governance is to provide:
- Strategic leadership
- Accountability and assurance
- Strategic engagement.
LGCs carry out a number of important duties alongside the Trust, which include:
- Ensuring our children are safe.
- Working with school staff to ensure inclusion and equality for all.
- Reviewing policy on the school’s curriculum.
- Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour.
- Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe.
- Setting and monitoring the school’s aims and policies.
- Agreeing the school’s development plan and monitoring progress against clear objectives.
- Determining how the school’s budget is spent.
- Understanding the views of our stakeholders, including children, parents and staff.
- Hearing appeals and grievances.
YLT - Additional Governance & Finance Information
Details of our Trustees and Members are on the YLT website.
There are statutory obligations for Trusts to publish additional governance and financial information online.
This includes our Articles of Association; Annual Reports and Accounts; funding agreements Executive Pay reports; and Gender Pay Gap reports. This information is published on our Trust website.
Contacting the Chair of Governors, Jane Kent
You can contact our Chair of Governors, Mrs Jane Kent, by telephoning the main school office on 01977 682434. Alternatively you can email cofg@shp.starmat.uk.
Alternatively, you can write to Jane. Her address is:
Chair of Governors, Sherburn Hungate Primary School, North Crescent, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6DD.
