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Welcome to the Governors’ webpage; we hope it provides a clear insight into what our roles and responsibilities are and who we all are.
What is the responsibility of the Governors?
The Governors have responsibility for ensuring the good conduct and high standards of educational achievement in the school. They act in the best interests of the students and also act as a critical friend to the Principal.
The three main roles are:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
The different types of Governors
Foundation:
Are appointed by the Diocese and form the majority of the Governors of the school. They have a legal duty to preserve and develop the Catholic character of the school and to ensure the school is conducted in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation.
Staff:
Representatives of the staff community within the school. Also includes the Principal of the school.
Parent:
Nominated by parents of the students who attend the school.
Co-opted:
Appointed by the Governing Body who has the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school.
Trinity is currently in the process of appointing more Governors to its Local Governing Board.
Meet the Governors
Dominic Smith - Foundation Governor
Dominic is Headmaster of Ruckleigh School. Before becoming Head in 2018 Dominic held two Deputy Headships and served as Head of Upper Years at an Independent Senior School. In addition to his role as Head, Dominic serves on the IAPs Membership Committee. Dominic has been a Governor at Trinity since 2023.
Freya East - Foundation Governor
Freya was born a cradle Catholic but began to deep dive into the Catholic Faith in 2020. The Catholic standard of living is something she would love to share with everyone particularly with the youths and young adults. A former student at Trinity (2013-2018) she is able to reflect on her own experience as a student and willing to supply her own skills in helping the current students grow as individuals at Trinity.
Freya has an Extended Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation and is part of a Christian Prison Fellowship group. She has knowledge of childcare and experience both as a babysitter and Teaching Assistant in a local Catholic Primary School which has developed her understanding of required safeguarding and education-related legislations that lead toward the efficiency of children's learning.
She believes the life and methods of St Don Bosco are an inspiring motivation to defend and preserve the dignity of children both in school and outside.
Daniel Graham - Foundation Governor
Daniel is Chair of the governors and is a Chartered Management Accountant and works at Palmer Hargreaves, an international marketing agency, in their Leamington office. He has been involved in school Governance since 2013, initially at a local Primary School, and has been a Governor at Trinity since 2018. He is married and has four children, two at Trinity.
Chris Beaumont - Foundation Governor
Chris is Vice-Chair and is a Civil Engineer and has worked in the construction industry for many years. He is married, and his eldest two children attend Trinity. He’s an active member of his local Catholic Parish in Warwick and enjoys running, playing the guitar and DIY.
Ed Whiting - Foundation Governor
Ed is a former pupil of a time long ago and now a parent of a child attending Trinity. He is a Chartered Architect and member of the RIBA; a local business owner, he enjoys travel and will always take the time to look for good design. An Architects function for him is as much about solving problems and finding solutions as it is about buildings and space.
His academic and professional qualifications requires him to have knowledge and understanding of codes of conduct, legislation, health & safety, contractual relationships, financial management, processes and programming. He has experience in leading stakeholders through a process, developing shared goals and values and is now looking forward to bringing his skills and knowledge into an educational environment.
Stephen Baker - Foundation Governor
Stephen lives locally and is married with adult children. He has previously worked in Domestic Emergency Insurance, before moving into the utilities sector. He possesses broad experience of the Energy industry, including having worked for a 'Big Six' Energy Retailer, and now works for National Grid ESO in Warwick in Technical Regulatory Code Change.
Experienced in contract management, process development and implementation, operational management, and leading and negotiating with relevant stakeholders. He is looking forward to serving Trinity and play a part in its role in developing educational excellence for students.
Paul Dempsey - Staff Governor
Paul has taught at Trinity for many years. He moved from Liverpool and has worked throughout that time in the English Department and as Head of Year. A lifelong Evertonian and season ticket owner he is also equally obsessive about Shakespeare and The Beatles.
Paul loves nothing more than being in the classroom, teaching. Trinity has been a huge part of his life and he sees his role as Staff Governor as a way of giving something back to the school community.