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      • How does the school evaluate the effectiveness of SEN provision?
      • How does the school Enable pupils with SEND to engage in activities available to those who do not have SEND?
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      • What do I do if I am not happy with the School’s SEND provision?
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Welcome from the Wellgate Primary Governors

The aim of this page is to share some basic facts about our Governing Body and how governance works at Wellgate.  We hope it will provide some insight into the important role played by governors in decision making and in striving to ensure that the school is working effectively to create the very best possible conditions in which every pupil has the opportunity to flourish.

Chair of Governors - Mrs Liza Hay

Governing Body Members

Sean Preston, Vice-Chair of Governors
Sandra James
Aidan Begley
Karen Buttery
Jason Eaton
Joanne Eaton
Jenny Mason
Lauren Johnstone
Emma Green
Cherry Hewitt
Sean Preston


Governor Documents
Statutory Details on the EduBase website can be viewed here - Governance Handbook and Competency Framework

Wellgate Primary School Governors: 
What we are looking for?
Who wants to be a School Governor? 
Guidelines for time commitment 



GOVERNOR DOCUMENTS
LGB Membership Details 2025
Articles of Association and Memorandum

Attendance record 2024-2025



Mrs L Johnstone - Headteacher 
Hello my name is Mrs Johnstone and I am proud to be the Headteacher of Wellgate Primary School. This year I have started my first year as part of Team Wellgate and I am looking forward to welcoming and getting to know our new families this year. 

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Mrs K Buttery  
 
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Mrs S James 
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Mrs J Eaton
Mr A Begley
Mrs L Hay
Mr J Eaton 
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Ms. J Mason

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  • Welcome
    • TRAIN TO TEACH
    • ECM Trust SharePoint Portal
  • Our School
    • Our Team
    • Friends of Wellgate
    • Values and Ethos
    • Prospectus
    • Academy Status
    • School Council
    • Governors
    • Anti-Bullying
    • Sustainability
  • Teaching and Learning
    • One Life
    • Sooperbooks
    • Curriculum
    • RWInc
    • Phonics
    • Maths
    • SEND >
      • Who are the best people to talk to at Wellgate Primary School about my child’s difficulties with Learning/ Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND)?
      • What types of SEND do school provide for?
      • How do we identifying Pupils with SEN and assess their needs?
      • How do we consult with Parents/Carers/carers and pupils?
      • How is my child’s progress reviewed?
      • How do we teach pupils with SEN and additional needs?
      • How do we adapt our curriculum and learning environment?
      • How do we support emotional and social development?
      • Does the school work with outside agencies?
      • What happens if my child needs specialist equipment or facilities?
      • How is my child supported through transitions between year groups, key stages or settings?
      • Do staff access training to support my child?
      • How does the school evaluate the effectiveness of SEN provision?
      • How does the school Enable pupils with SEND to engage in activities available to those who do not have SEND?
      • Useful contacts
      • What do I do if I am not happy with the School’s SEND provision?
      • Barnsley’s local offer
    • SMSC
    • Nursery
    • British Values
  • Remote Learning and Covid Response
    • Remote Learning Policy
    • Covid Catch up Premium
    • Risk assessment
    • Remote Learning Information for Parent
  • Statutory Information
    • Ofsted Reports
    • Results and Reports
    • Pupil Premium
    • Sports Premium
    • School Improvement Plan
    • Policies
    • GDPR
    • Complaints Procedure
    • Exclusion Arrangements
    • Financial Information
    • What Schools Must Publish
  • Parent/Carer Zone
    • Admissions
    • Attendance
    • School Dinners
    • Uniform
    • Term Dates
    • Dates for the Diary
    • Newsletters
    • Free School Meals
    • Safeguarding
  • Contact Us
  • Year Group Blogs
    • School Blog
    • NURSERY
    • RECEPTION
    • YEAR 1
    • YEAR 2
    • YEAR 3
    • YEAR 4
    • YEAR 5
    • YEAR 6
  • Vacancies
  • Mental Health Support