Meet the Governors

Our Governing body consists of a minimum of 6 members. Our Governors are all volunteers and have a fantastic mix of skills and experience.

The role of governors is to support and challenge the leadership of the school and monitor and review the educational standards and Catholic Life of the school.

Their contribution enriches the ‘life of the school’ and ensure that we always striving to improve the curriculum, quality of teaching, facilities,  and opportunities for learning for each and every child.  Our mission is to ensure that each child has the opportunities and support that they need to learn and be inspired whilst growing in their faith and love of Christ.

  • Mrs Sue Doczyminska (Foundation Governor) : Co-chair of Governors
  • Mr Jason Etienne (Foundation Governor) : Co-chair of Governors [SEN/Pupil Premium]
  • Mrs Katey Heath (Foundation Governor) : Vice Chair
  • Mr Lee Summer (Foundation Governor)

Clerk to Governors: Rebecca Hughes

To write to the Governors please contact:

The Clerk to the Governors

St Thomas’ Primary School

Church View

Ilkeston

DE7 4LF

Or email rhughes@srscmat.co.uk

The table below details the attendance of governors at the full governing body meetings through the 2021/22 academic year.

NameTypeAppointed byTerm of OfficeBusiness and Pecuniary InterestsAttendance at Meetings 2021/2022
Mrs Sue Doczyminska (co-chair)FoudationBishop of Nottingham01/10/17 - 30/09/25None5/6
Mr Jason EtienneFoundationBishop of Nottingham01/10/18 - 30/09/22None4/6
Mrs Katey HeathFoundationBishop of Nottingham01/03/17 - 28/02/25None6/6
Mr Lee SummerFoundationBishop of Nottingham27/01/23 - 26/01/27Nonen/a

Previous Governors who served in the last 12 months and are no longer in office:

NameAppointed byDate of end of office
Mr D ConlonParents27/01/23
Fr Andrew HardingBishop of Nottingham31/08/22

Annual Reports and Accounts, Members and Trustees Information and Duties

Information in these areas is held on the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust website or by clicking the link below:

https://www.srscmat.co.uk/governance

Complaints

Should you wish to make a complaint, please see the Complaints Policy on the Policies page of this website in the first instance.