Our Governing Body

Governors are a very special part of our school. If you would like to chat to any of our Governors, or indeed if you are interested in becoming a school Governor when vacancies arise, please enquire at the school office.

Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA). For further information on who our governors are and what they do, please click on each name below:

• Mrs Carolyn Mason- (Chair) Co-opted Governor
• Ms Rachel Owens – (Vice Chair) Associate Governor
• Mrs Lynne Frazer – (Head Teacher)
• Mrs Angela Cooke – Staff Governor (Deputy Head Teacher)
• Mr Ronald B R Ward Local Authority Governor
• Mrs Elizabeth Brown – Parent Governor
• Mrs Rachel Howe – Parent Governor
• Ms Sarah Pratt – Co-opted Governor
• Mr Darren Maw  –  Co-opted Governor
• Mrs Victoria Dabrowski – Co-opted Governor
• Mr James Robson – Co-opted Governor

• Parent Governor – Vacancy X1
• Co-opted Governor – Vacancy X1

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Newton Hall Infants’ 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.

For further information please view or download the full document below.

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Documents – Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Committee Structure and Register of Governor Interests

Documents – Committee Structure and Register of Governor Interests

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.