Who the Governors are and what we do
Who are we?
We currently have a governing body of 6 people
| Name |
Category |
Appointing Body |
Term of Office |
Member of Committee |
| Michelle Leonard |
Co-Opted (Chair) |
Co-Opted |
6th October 2020 |
RACS, F,P,H&S, A |
| Gill Knox |
Headteacher |
Headteacher Governor |
n/a |
All |
| Jayne Stevens |
LA-Appointed (Vice Chair) |
Local Authority |
14th July 2021 |
RACS, F,P,H&S, F |
| Alasdair Lewis |
Co-Opted |
Co-Opted |
3rd December 2021 |
RACS, F,P,H&S, F |
| Helen Parry |
Staff |
By Election |
6th October 2020 |
RACS, F,P,H&S |
| Deana Briggs |
Associate |
Associate Member |
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All |
| Vacancy |
Parent |
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RACS, F,P,H&S, A |
| Vacancy |
Parent |
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| Vacancy |
Parent |
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What do the Governors do?
The Governors have 3 main roles in the school which link into the key inspection areas of an OFSTED evaluation:
- Behaviour and Safety
- Quality of teaching
- Pupil Achievement
- Quality of leadership and Management
These are:
1.Strategic – contributing to the school’s vision and strategic aims
2.Critical Friend – monitoring and evaluating performance, challenge and support of the head teacher
3.Accountability – ensuring the school is accountable to pupils, local community, staff and those who fund it
There are 3 Full Governing Board meetings a year in the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms.
There are committee meetings held throughout the year:
Raising Attainment & Celebrating Success (RACS)
Finance, Personnel, Buildings & Maintenance, Health & Safety (F,P,H&S)
Appeals (as required) (A)
First Committee (as required) (F)
