Welcome to our Governor Section 

The three main functions of the Governing Body are to:

• Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
• Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.
• Oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent.

We recognise the following as the fourth core function of governance:

• Ensuring the voices of stakeholders are heard

Our Structure

On March 28th 2023 FST Primary Schools Federation was formed when Foston CE, Stillington and Terrington CE Primary schools federated. This means that one governing body is now responsible for the three schools of the FST Primary Schools Federation.

Our Instrument of Government can be found here

FST Primary Schools Federation Governing Board is comprised of 14 governors as follows:

• Two parent governors
• Eight Foundation governors
• One Local Authority governor
• One staff governor
• Headteacher
• One co-opted governor

Sub-committees:

FST Primary Schools Federation Governing Board has two sub-committees: 

The Finance and Resources Committee. Terms of Reference.

The Pupil Progress and Attainment Committee Terms of Reference

FST Primary Schools Federation Governors 2023/24:

The Clerk to the Governing Board is Ms Louise Flanagan (NYES Clerking) contact: louise.flanagan@northyorks.gov.uk  

The Chair of Governors, Mrs Corinne Cross, can be contacted: via the school office or: cofg@foston.n-yorks.sch.uk

Register of Business / Personal Interests 2023/24:

• Sarah Moore’s husband is caretaker at Foston School and ICT technician for FST Primary Schools Federation.
• Nic Clarke is employed by NYCC at Slingsby School.
• Corinne Cross is a member of NYCC Schools Forum and sits on the Interim Executive Board (IEB) for Wolds and Vale Federation.
• Vanessa Jones is the Vice-chair of Foston & Thornton le Clay Village Hall Committee.

Members of FST Primary Schools Federation Governing Board who have stepped down in the past 12 months:

Governor Attendance 2022/23: 

Governor attendance at FST Primary Schools Federation Governing Board meetings - 2022/23 Click here