As part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust the governors who form our Local Governing Committee (LGC) for St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School provide strategic oversight, support for the school’s vision, and give scrutiny to educational standards and financial probity.

The governing body works closely with the headteacher, who is responsible for the school's daily management and implementation of policies. The LGC shares collective responsibility to hold the headteacher accountable for school performance, safeguarding and strategic aims.

As a Catholic Trust, Foundation Governors play a crucial role and have a duty to uphold the school's religious character by helping preserve and promote the school's Catholic character and mission.

The governors of St Thomas of Canterbury School believe it is important that committees reflect the diversity of the school communities they serve. Diverse committees promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for staff and young people.

The governors are currently collecting data on the diversity of the LGC, including data on age, gender and ethnicity. They will use that data to inform their recruitment and training needs and ensure there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision making.

Due to our relatively small governing body we do not publish this diversity data online as individual governors could be identified and we have a legal obligation to protect their personal data

Chair & Foundation Governor

• Mrs Nicola Powell

Vice-Chair

• Mr Richard Holmwood

Foundation Governors

• Monsignor Tony Barry
• Mr Darren Della Maestra
• Mr David Noyce

Headteacher / Governor

• Mrs Kate Carter

Staff Governor

Currently vacant, awaiting election

Co-opted Governors

Parent Governors

• Mr Richard Holmwood
• Preetal Chheena

 

To contact the Chair of Governors, Nicola Powell, please email the school office at info@st-thomas.surrey.sch.uk marking your email for Mrs Powell’s attention.

Xavier CET

Follow this link for details related to the trustees and members of the Xavier CET and the relationships between the Trust and our school Local Governing Committee