St Joseph's Local Governing Body

The Local Governing Body at St Joseph's Catholic Primary school currently consists of:

Name	Role	Term of Office
Ian Courtney	Observer. Acting Chair of Governors	1.9.25 - 31.8.26 First appointed 1.9.23
Timmy Holdsworth	Parent Governor Appointed by Parent Election	30.5.25 - 29.05.29
Tim Jones	Parent Governor Appointed by Parent Election	30.5.25 - 29.5.29
Tim Roberts	Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service	30.5.25 - 29.5.29
Fr Michael Pujic	Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service	1.9.25 - 31.8.29
Madeline Ronane	Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service	16.9.25 - 15.9.29
David Cluett	Staff Governor Appointed by Staff Election	13.12.24 - 12.12.28
Liz Sienkiewicz	Headteacher
Isobel Fothergill	Clerk

Meet the Governors:

Timmy Holdsworth

Timmy Holdsworth is a Parent Governor at St Joseph’s School.

With a background in specialist education and school leadership, he specialises in SEND, positive behaviour support, and meeting the needs of pupils with complex learning profiles. Timmy is passionate about helping pupils with anxiety develop effective self-regulation skills and ensuring every child receives a high-quality education that supports their well-being, confidence, and future opportunities.

In his free time, Timmy enjoys spending time with his family, watching rugby, exercising, and exploring new places with his children.

Fr Michael Puljic

Fr Michael is a Foundation Governor and RE Link Governor.

With a background in my vocation as a priest, I help to ensure the Catholic ethos of St Joseph's School.

As well as my interest in the Catholic faith, I have interests in history, especially Church history, and also science and technology. In my free time, I enjoy reading historical novels, meeting up with friends and family and visiting exhibitions and museums.

Tim Jones

Tim is a parent governor, with a particular focus on inclusion at the school. He works in the Education Department at Buckinghamshire Council, having previously worked with schools in Surrey, Croydon and Southwark. He has over two decades of experience as a school governor, including serving as Chair of Governors at both primary and secondary schools. At present he is a trustee of a multi-academy trust of schools based in Surrey. Tim’s eldest child is in Key Stage Two at St Joseph’s, and his youngest is already looking forward to when they can start attending too!

David Cluett

David Cluett is a Staff Governor.

Teaching the Primary age for 5 years, he also holds an MA in education with a particular specialism in children’s literature. David is passionate about promoting a successful, compassionate and driven culture at St. Joseph’s. In his free time, David enjoys country walks, playing basketball and watching films.

Madeline Ronane

With a background in primary education, she specialised as a science coordinator and later became a Head Teacher of a London Catholic primary school for 15 years. She was also an RE Inspector for a London Diocese.

Madeline is passionate about Special needs education and volunteers for SENDIAS.

In her free time, Madeline enjoys cooking, walking and spending time with friends. She also is an active member of U3A.

Governors:

School governors work with the Headteacher to make sure the school provides a high-quality education and runs effectively.
They focus on strategic leadership rather than day-to-day management. Their key responsibilities include:

Setting the school’s vision, aims and policies
Holding school leaders to account for pupils’ progress and staff performance
Deciding how the school’s budget is spent and ensuring money is used wisely
Appointing and dismissing staff, and hearing appeals or grievances
Forming policies on the curriculum and collective worship
Setting standards for behaviour and discipline
Ensuring buildings and resources are safe, welcoming and fit for purpose
Admissions and appeal processes

The governing board meets 5 times per year.

Previous Governor Information:

The Local Governing Body was established in September of this year. During the last academic year, St Joseph's had an IEB.

I have a concern / issue /problem. Who do I speak to? What process do I follow?

Every situation is unique, so please don’t hesitate to speak directly with Mrs Sienkiewicz.

I would like to be a governor; what should I do?

You can find out more information about the role at https://www.pfmac.org.uk/appointing-new-governors

Please contact the school 01844 214 278 or email dmarban@st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk

Contact the Governors:

Should you wish to contact the School Governors, you can email icourtney@st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk in the first instance.

Our school is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company (PFMAC), the family of Catholic schools in Oxfordshire, who work together to promote the teaching of Christ and the Catholic faith.

We believe each person is uniquely created by God with gifts to share, and we work to nurture these talents as a beacon of Catholic education in Oxfordshire.

PFMAC Organisational Structure

The Local Governing Body is entrusted, by the Board of Directors, with delegated authority within our school. Please see below for the current Scheme of Delegation.

The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity registered in England and Wales with company number 9113542 and registered address Addison Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9DG.

If you wish to know more about PFMAC Governance, including Members and Directors and their pecuniary interests please see link below.

https://www.pfmac.org.uk/organisational-structure

For more information about The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company please visit their website.