Governors

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School in Dalton is one of two Catholic primary schools in the parish of Saints Mary and Margaret; the other school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Ulverston. Each school has its own Local Governing Body, containing three types of governor.  The Foundation Governors are appointed by the Bishop/Diocese of Lancaster, and serve on both governing bodies.  The Parent Governors and Staff Governors are specific to each school.

Both schools in our parish are part of the Mater Christi Multi-Academy Trust [MAT], and each governing body is responsible, on behalf of the Trust Board, for: strategic oversight of the school, within the overall strategic context of the MAT; ensuring that the school operates in accordance with policies and procedures set out by the MAT; and carrying out duties that have been delegated by the MAT Board to local governing bodies.

We are all very proud of the two schools in our parish, both serving their communities as Mary, our patron saint, served the early Christian community around her son Jesus Christ.  Although our two schools have their own unique identity which reflects the needs of the families they serve, they share the same warm heart and care for everyone who is welcomed through their doors.

Local Governing Body.

Members of the Governing Body & terms of office. 

The Governing Body comprises of 11 members - 1 Headteacher, 7 Foundation Governors, 2 Parent Governors and 1 Staff Governor representing Our Lady of the Rosary, Dalton. 

Current members are as follows: - 

Mrs B Charnley - Headteacher, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-in-Furness.*

 * Headteacher term of office ends when employment ceases.

Foundation Governors. (Appointed by Bishop/ Diocese of Lancaster).

Mr Neil McLaughlin Cook. (Chair of Governors). 09/09/2022 to 08/09/2026.

Mrs Jane Ellingham. (Vice Chair of Governors). 30/06/2023 to 29/06/2027.

Fr. James Burns. 21/10/2022 to 20/10/2026.

Mrs Donna Sewell. 09/09/2022 to 08/09/2026. 

Mrs Sheelagh Armistead. 16/02/2024 to 15/02/2028. 

Mrs Kristy Foley. 29/05/2025 to 28/05/2029.

1 x Foundation Governor vacancy.

Other Governors.

Mrs Sarah Caulfield. Staff Governor. Elecetd by staff. 26/01/2024 to 25/01/2028.

Mrs Katie Seeds. Parent Governor. Elecetd by parents/ carers. 22/01/2024 to 21/01/2028.

1 x Parent Governor vacancy. 

School Business Manager. 

Mr Paul Lewis. No voting rights. 

Clerk.

Mrs Rachel Jewell. No voting rights. 

Declaration of Personal and Pecuniary Interests 2025 - 2026.

Mrs Bernadette Charnley. None. 

Fr. James Burns. None. 

Mr Neil McLaughlin Cook. None.

Mrs Jane Ellingham. Works for local educational publishing company./ Family member works as supply teacher in local area.  

Mrs Sarah Caulfield. None. 

Mrs Katie Seeds. None. 

Mrs Sinead Dixon. None. 

Mrs Sheelagh Armistead. None. 

Mrs Donna Sewell. None.

Mr Paul Lewis. (School Business Manager). Family member employed by Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow.

Mrs Rachel Jewell (Clerk). None. 

Resignations.

Mrs Mary Page. Term of office 24/02/2023 to 23/02/2027. Resigned 31/08/2025. Declaration of personal and pecuniary interests - Chair of Governors for Federation and St. Cuthbert's.