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St Margaret Clitherow

RC Primary School, Stevenage

Jesus is our guide, let us follow him

Our Governing Body

Governor Welcome

The Governing Body work in partnership with the Headteacher to ensure that the best possible all-round education is being provided for all the children in a high quality learning environment, making the most effective use of the resources available to the school and in compliance with all statutory regulations and procedures.

The Governing Body is composed of governors drawn to reflect the different constituents of the school:

  • Seven foundation governors, appointed by the Diocese of Westminster;

  • Two parent governors, elected by other parents at the school;

  • One staff governor, elected by colleagues;

  • The Headteacher;

  • Associate governors;

  • One Local Authority Governor;

Governor Members

Foundation Governor / Chair of Governors
Sally Curtis

Headteacher
Carmela Puccio

Foundation Governor / Vice Chair
Hayley Merry

Foundation Governor
Ursula Dike

Foundation Governor
Elizabeth King

Foundation Governor
Savio Luis

Foundation Governor
Marie Stewart

Foundation Governor
Alan Middleton

Parent Governor
Godfrey Nooha

Parent Governor
Shiana Monteiro

Staff governor
Ryan Moore

Associate Governors
Andrew Peck & Amy Coleman

Local Authority Governor
Steve Davidson


Please view below Our Governors and their Roles

Committees

Catholic Life & Mission, RE & Collective Worship Committee
Carmela Puccio
Amy Coleman
Ursula Dike
Sally Curtis
Hayley Merry
Shiana Monteiro
Marie Stewart

Admission Committee
Carmela Puccio
Sally Curtis
Hayley Merry
Savio Luis
Elizabeth King
Ursula Dike (Chair)

Curriculum Committee
Carmela Puccio
Amy Coleman
Hayley Merry (Chair)
Sally Curtis
Ryan Moore
Andrew Peck
Elizabeth King
Shiana Monteiro

Finance & Personnel Committee
Alan Middleton (Chair)
Carmela Puccio
Sally Curtis
Hayley Merry
Savio Luis
Elizabeth King

Health, Safety & Premises Committee
Carmela Puccio
Sally Curtis
Savio Luis (Chair)
Paul Ryan (Staff)
Ursula Dike
Amy Coleman
Alan Middleton

Dates & Minutes of Meetings

Full Governing Body Meetings
10th September 2025
26th November 2025
18th March 2026
8th July 2026

Admission Committee Meetings
17th September 2025
26th November 2025
21st January 2026

Curriculum Committee Meetings
24th September 2025
12th November 2025
21st January 2026
4th March 2026
20th May 2026

Finance & Personnel Meetings
1st October 2025
4th February 2026
22nd April 2026
24th June 2026

Health, Safety & Premises Meetings
1st October 2025
4th February 2026
24th June 2026

Previous Full Governing Body Meetings

Please contact the school office if you wish to view previous Governing Body minutes.

Attendance at Governing Body Meetings

The Governing Body work in partnership with the Headteacher to ensure that the best possible all-round education is being provided for all the children in a high quality learning environment, making the most effective use of the resources available to the school and in compliance with all statutory regulations and procedures. The governors have a strategic role holding the school to account for overall standards and acting as "critical friends" by offering encouragement and support.

Governors participate in termly committee and Full Governing Body meetings.

Ofsted said in March 2013 ...
"Governors provide excellent levels of support and challenge and together with senior leaders, make sure that the school meets all national requirements for children's education"

Please click here to see Governors' attendance at Full Governing Body Meetings