--- title: "Our Governing Body" url: "https://stjosephsblackhall.net/about-us/our-governing-body" school: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall" --- # Our Governing Body ### ![](https://stjosephsblackhall.net/images/image/12.jpg) *On 01/10/2021 St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School joined Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (Companies House : 09940352). Details regarding the Members and Directors of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust can be obtained from [Schools Service UK](http://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) or the [BCCET website](http://bccet.org.uk/).* ### **Local Governing Committee** Our Lady of Lourdes, Shotton Colliery and St. Joseph’s, Blackhall share one Local Governing Committee. This is made up of members of the local communities known as foundation governors, a parent governor, a staff governor and the headteacher. The LGC meets at least twice per term. It is responsible for many areas of school life including approving the School Improvement Plan, oversight of school policies, managing the school budget and ensuring the school has the staffing and physical resources to deliver its priorities. The LGC also makes decisions about pupil admissions. ### Information about our governors: 2026-06-29 OLOL - St Joseph-s LGC Governors who have left in the last 12 months 134 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-blackhall/files/documents/2026-06-29_OLOL_-_St_Joseph-s_LGC_Governors_who_have_left_in_the_last_12_months.pdf) 2026-06-29 OLOL - St Joseph-s LGC Current Members 149 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-blackhall/files/documents/2026-06-29_OLOL_-_St_Joseph-s_LGC_Current_Members.pdf) 2025-26 LGC Declaration of Interest 24 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-blackhall/files/documents/2025-26_LGC_Declaration_of_Interest%20(1).pdf) 2025-26 OLOL-St Joseph's, Blackhall LGC Attendance Register 87 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-blackhall/files/documents/2025-26_OLOL-St_Joseph-s,_Blackhall_LGC_Attendance_Register.pdf) The Chair of the Local Governing Committee is Clare Sutherland, who can be contacted via the school office. ### About Us - [About Us](https://stjosephsblackhall.net/about-us/about-us) - [Our Community](https://stjosephsblackhall.net/about-us/our-community) - [Our Governing Body](https://stjosephsblackhall.net/about-us/our-governing-body) - [Our Mission & Values](https://stjosephsblackhall.net/about-us/our-mission-values) - [Our Staff](https://stjosephsblackhall.net/about-us/our-staff) - [Vacancies](https://stjosephsblackhall.net/about-us/vacancies) ![St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-blackhall/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall Coast Road Blackhall Colliery TS27 4HE 0191 586 4308 ### Trust Information - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Josephs-Catholic-Primary-Blackhall/100075815209879) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stjosephsblackhall.net/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)