Governing Board Information
Welcome from our Chair of Governors Mrs Susan Varga
I have been a governor at St Oswald's since 2002 when I was first appointed as the Local Authority representative by Sefton Council. I volunteered to become a school governor because I wanted children in Sefton to get the best education possible.
I am a qualified Accountant with over 37 years experience of working for Sefton Council working in finance, performance management and children's performance. I retired in 2016, this allowed me the time to commit to being the Chair of Governors I have been the Chair of Governors at St Oswalds for six years.
I always considered myself to be very lucky as my parents always thought a good education was paramount they wanted all of us to get the education they didn't, they always supported me in whatever i wanted to do. This is why i wanted to give something back to try and help other children ireach their full potential in a safe and secure environment. I enjoy reading, maths and crafts including cooking I have shared this enjoyment by previously running an after school craft club.
Having worked for a Local Authority I am used to getting things done on a shoestring, working in partnership to get value for money by finding new and innovative ways of doing things which is even more important in this current financial crisis.
I hope I can use my skills and commitment to help St Oswalds continue to be a great school. Being a part of the governing body has enabled me to play an active role in the life of school and strive to give all children who attend St Oswalds the opportunity to achieve and aspire to fulfil their potential.
I would recorecommend being a governor to anyone it is rewarding but you must be willing to commit both your skills and your time.
Chair of Governors
St Oswalds Governing Board
Our Governing Board is a committed team of foundation, local authority, staff and parent members who work together to support our school in all aspects of its work, all working towards providing the best education for our children whilst upholding our Christian Values of friendship, creation, thankfulness, justice, peace, hope and perseverance.
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Name |
Category |
Date Appointed |
Most recent appointment Date |
Appointed By |
Term |
Roles & Committees |
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Miss Emma Murtagh |
Headteacher |
01.09.07 |
N/A |
School |
4 Years |
Headteacher, member of all committees |
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Mrs Susan Varga |
Foundation |
25.09.02 |
02.10.20 |
Diocese of Liverpool |
4 Years |
Chair of Governing Board, F & P, Pay Review, Vision, Standards & Quality, Safeguarding, Admissions |
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Mrs Julie Bateman |
Foundation |
01.11.11 |
01.09.22 |
Diocese of Liverpool |
4 Years |
F & P, Vision and Pay Review. |
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Mrs Elizabeth Furlong |
Foundation |
02.07.15 |
02.07.22 |
Diocese of Liverpool |
4 Years |
F & P, Safeguarding, Vision, and Pay Review |
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Mrs Anna Reardon |
Foundation |
18.02.19 |
18.02.19 |
Diocese of Liverpool |
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Vision and Standards & Quality |
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Mrs Beth Hughes |
Staff |
13.07.16 |
13.07.20 |
School |
4 Years |
Vision and Standards & Quality |
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Mr William Hughes |
Local Authority |
28.01.22 |
28.01.22 |
Sefton MBC |
4 Years |
Standards & Quality |
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Ms Diane Haddock |
Parent |
10.03.20 |
10.03.20 |
Parents |
4 Years |
Standards & Quality |
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Mrs Cheryl Ruddy |
Parent |
11.03.20 |
11.03.20 |
Parents |
4 Years |
Standards & Quality |
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Mr Andrew Coulson |
Diocese |
11.05.22 |
11.05.22 |
Diocese of Liverpool |
4 Years |
Vision |
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Mrs Julie Erskine |
Clerk to Governing Board |
01.09.08 |
Former Governors 2022/2023
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Mrs J McIlveen |
Membership of Committees 2022/2023
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Admissions |
Standards & Quality |
F & P |
Pay Review |
Safeguarding |
Vision & Values |
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Mrs S Varga |
Miss E Murtagh |
Miss E Murtagh |
Mrs J Bateman |
Miss E Murtagh |
Miss E Murtagh |
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Mr J Bateman |
Miss B Hughes |
Mrs J Bateman |
Mrs E Furlong |
Mrs E Furlong |
Mrs J Bateman |
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Mrs A Reardon |
Mrs S Varga |
Mrs S Varga |
Mrs S Varga |
Mrs E Furlong |
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Mrs S Varga |
Mrs E Furlong |
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Miss B Hughes |
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Ms D Haddock |
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Mr A Coulson |
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Mrs C Ruddy |
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Mrs A Reardon |
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Mr W Hughes |
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Mrs S Varga |
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Register of Business and Financial Interests 2022/2023
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Miss E Murtagh |
Nil |
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Mrs S Varga |
Nil |
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Mrs J Bateman |
Nil |
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Mrs E Furlong |
Nil |
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Miss B Hughes |
Nil |
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Mrs J McIlveen |
Nil |
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Mrs A Reardon |
Nil |
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Mrs C Ruddy |
Nil |
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Ms D Haddock |
Nil |
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Mr W Hughes |
Nil |
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Mr A Coulson |
Employed by Sefton CVS Volunteer Steering Group Member of L30’s Millions |
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Mrs C Clarke |
Nil |
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Mrs J Erskine |
Nil |
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Mrs G Webb |
Nil |
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Mrs J McNally |
Treasurer of School PFA |
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Mrs L Carr |
Nil |
Attendance at Meetings 2021/2022
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SDP Meeting |
07.09.21 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs B Hughes Mrs E Furlong Mrs A Reardon Ms D Haddock Ms C Ruddy |
Mrs S Varga Mrs J Bateman |
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Safeguarding Sub Committee Meeting |
14.09.21 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs E Furlong |
Nil |
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Full Governing Board Meeting |
05.10.21 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga
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Mrs E Furlong
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Finance & Personnel Sub Committee Meeting |
12.10.21 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs J Bateman |
Mrs E Furlong
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Complaint Meeting |
18.10.21 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Mrs J Bateman Mrs B Hughes Ms D Haddock |
Nil |
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Standards & Quality Sub Committee Meeting |
10.11.21 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs A Reardon Ms D Haddock Ms C Ruddy |
Nil |
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Safeguarding Sub Committee Meeting |
11.11.21 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Meeting did not take place. |
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Vision Sub Committee Meeting |
23.11.21 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs B Hughes Mrs E Furlong Mrs A Reardon |
Mrs J Bateman |
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Safeguarding Sub Committee Meeting |
06.12.21 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs E Furlong |
Nil |
Mrs B Hughes on maternity leave from December 2021.
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Full Governing Board Meeting |
31.01.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs J Bateman Mrs B Hughes Mrs E Furlong Mrs A Reardon Ms D Haddock Ms C Ruddy |
Nil |
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Finance & Personnel Sub Committee Meeting |
08.02.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Meeting did not take place |
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Finance & Personnel Sub Committee Meeting |
01.03.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs J Bateman Mrs E Furlong |
Nil |
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Admissions Sub Committee Meeting |
04.03.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Mrs S Varga Mrs J Bateman |
Nil |
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Standards & Quality Sub Committee Meeting |
09.03.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs A Reardon Mr W Hughes |
Mrs E Furlong Mrs D Haddock |
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Vision Sub Committee Meeting |
15.03.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs D Haddock Mr W Hughes |
Mrs J Bateman |
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Governors Ofsted Prep Meeting |
21.03.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs J Bateman Mrs A Reardon Ms D Haddock Ms C Ruddy |
Mrs E Furlong |
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Governors Ofsted Prep Meeting |
03.05.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs J Bateman Mrs E Furlong Mrs A Reardon Ms D Haddock Mr W Hughes |
Nil |
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Finance & Personnel Sub Committee Meeting |
14.06.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs J Bateman Mrs E Furlong |
Nil |
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Safeguarding Sub Committee Meeting |
16.06.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs E Furlong |
Nil |
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Full Governing Board Meeting |
04.07.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs J Bateman Mrs A Reardon Mr W Hughes Mr A Coulson |
Mrs E Fulrong Ms D Haddock |
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Standards & Quality Meeting |
06.07.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Meeting did not take place. |
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Vision Sub Committee Meeting |
11.07.22 |
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Present |
Apologies |
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Miss E Murtagh Mrs S Varga Mrs J Bateman Mrs E Furlong Mrs A Reardon Mr W Hughes Mr A Coulson |
Mr A Coulson |
