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Christ’s College Local Committee (LC)

Christ’s College is part of the Good Shepherd Trust (GST). The GST is a multi-academy trust within the Diocese of Guildford. More information about the GST can be found here.

The GST has given the Local Committee (LC) a scheme of delegation which shows what the LC is responsible for.

The key functions of the Local Committee are:

  1. Establish the strategic objectives for the school;
  2. Ensure accountability;
  3. Oversee compliance;
  4. Monitor the impact of the pupil premium grant;
  5. Be a source of challenge and support to the Principal (acting as a 'critical friend');
  6. Record visits to the school both during school hours (with prior agreement with the Principal) and other events as appropriate;
  7. Draw any significant recommendations and matters of concern to the attention of the Trust Board via the Link Director of Education/CEO as appropriate.

Declarations of interest are declared and reviewed at LC meetings and are recorded in the minutes.

Our LC members perform a vital service to our College, supporting the delivery of a high quality education by the Principal and staff while ensuring that all aspects are efficiently managed and stay true to our vision, ethos and values

LC meetings are held approximately four times per term.  Part 1 (non-confidential) minutes of these minutes are public documents and can be requested from the school office.

What are the different types of membership?

  • Ex officio member: the Principal School Leader;
  • Parent member: elected by parents of registered pupils at the academy and must be a parent of a pupil at the academy at the time of the election (4-year term); the parent/carer may be appointed by GST if there are fewer nominations than vacancies.
  • Staff member: 1 member of the school staff from each school appointed as a representative of the staff (4-year term);
  • General member (4-year term).

 

I’m interested in joining the LC, what should I do?

Firstly, thank you! If you would like to be considered to be appointed to the LC you should contact the Chair via the school office for an informal chat about where your strengths and experience might be best used.

 

Information about the LC can be found below.

Chair of the Local Committee Mr Dean Clegg - chair@christscollege.surrey.sch.uk
Clerk Mrs Yvonne Morrisroe - clerk@christscollege.surrey.sch.uk
Chair of the Good Shepherd Trust Mr James Friend - chair@goodshepherdtrust.org.uk

All members of the LC are appointed by the GST.  Parent members are elected by other parents at the college and subsequently appointed by the GST.  Staff members are elected by other members of staff and subsequently appointed by the GST.

Name

Type of Membership

Original Appointment / Current Appointment

Re-appointed

Term of Office

End of Office Date
Sarah Hatch Principal School Leader June 2018 - ex officio ex officio
Rev Kirsten Rosslyn-Smith General Sept 2010 Sept 2018 4 years Aug 2026
Sarah Arola General July 2019 June 2020 4 years July 2024
John Beynon General Dec 2020 - 4 years Dec 2024
Clare Durham Staff Aug 2021 - 4 years Aug 2025
Chris Chudziak General May 2023 - 4 years May 2027
Amber Oliphant General May 2023 - 4 years May 2027
Vacancy Parent - - - -
Stepped down in the last 12 months
Stuart Zissman Diocesan Foundation/Chair July 2023
Jo Franklin General July 2023
Rachel Frier General July 2023

 

LC Member Attendance Record 2022 - 23 Christ’s College Local Committee Member Attendance Record 2022 - 2023
LC Register of Interests 2022-23 Christ's College Local Committee Declaration of Interests 2022 -2023
LC Meeting Dates 2023-24 CC LC Meeting Dates 2023-24

 

Good Shepherd Trust Board Membership Website page

GIAS - Get Information About Schools - Government  Website 

Updated July 2023

 

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