Governors work closely with head teachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA).
Our Governing Body
| Name | Representing | Term of Office | Committee | Responsibilities | Register of Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jessica Dobson Chair | Co-opted Governor | 15.09.2021 - 14.09.2026 | Appeals Curriculum & Standards Finance, Premises & Staffing Headteachers Performance | LAC Training Link Governor | None |
| Michael Boyd Vice Chair | Co-opted Governor | 10.11.2023 - 09.11.2027 | Curriculum & Standards First/Pay Review Headteachers Performance | Safeguarding Science Mental Health | None |
| Mrs Rebecca Woods Head Teacher | Head Teacher/Staff Governor | Ongoing | Curriculum & Standards Finance, Premises & Staffing First/Pay Review | None | |
| Mrs Andrea McGuigan | Co-opted Governor | 05.07.2025 - 05.07.2029 | Curriculum & Standards Finance, Premises & Staffing First/Pay Review Headteachers Performance | Early Years Pupil Premium English Staff Wellbeing | None |
| Sandra Wallace | Parent Governor | 11.12.2023 - 10.12.2027 | Finance, Premises & Staffing | Mathematics | None |
| Mrs Joanne Carruthers | Parent Governor | 22.07.2025 - 21.07.2029 | None | ||
| Mr Kerry Moralee | Co-opted Governor | 21.11.2024 - 20.11.2028 | Finance & Premises First/Pay Review | Health and Safety GDPR | None |
| Mr William Davis | Parent Governor | 30.06.2025 - 29.06.2029 | None | ||
| Miss Rachael Smith | Co-opted Governor | 10.06.2025 - 09.06.2029 | SEND | None | |
| Louise Hodgson | Co-opted Governor | 27.03.2025 - 26.03.2029 | Appeals Curriculum & Standards | SEND | None |
| Mrs Helen Allister-Webb | Observer | Ongoing | Observer | None | |
| Miss Joanne Hill | Associate member | 21.11.2022 - 20.11.2026 | Finance, Premises and Staffing | None |
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.
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Delves Lane Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of 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. further information can be found by clicking the document below:
Governor Attendance
Schools are required to display a record of Governor attendance at meetings for each school academic year.
KEY
✓ – Attended meeting
A/A – Apologies sent and accepted by meeting
N – Did not attend
X – Not a member of the committee
Record of Attendance 2025-2026
| Name | Thursday 13th November 2025 | Thursday 19th February 2026 | Thursday 25th June 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jessica Dobson | |||
| Mr Michael Boyd | |||
| Mrs Joanne Carruthers | |||
| Mr William Davis | |||
| Louise Hodgson | |||
| Mrs Andrea McGuigan | |||
| Mr Kerry Moralee | |||
| Miss Rachael Smith | |||
| Mrs Sandra Wallace | |||
| Mrs Becky Woods | |||
| Mrs Helen Allister-Webb | |||
| Miss Joanne Hill |
Archived Attendance
You can also view previous years attendance on our website.
Committee Terms of Reference
Delves Lane Primary – Committee Terms of Reference
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