School Governors

The Governing Body is the strategic decision making body of the school. Its role is to:

  • set the schools overall strategic direction, and to then work with leaders to communicate this vision, ethos and strategic direction to the whole school community and develop a culture of ambition;
  • provide a balance of challenge and support to the schools leaders, understanding the strengths and areas for improvement at the school;
  • understand the impact of teaching, learning and assessment on the progress of pupils currently in the school;
  • ensure that the school manages its finances effectively and that the school is properly using the pupil premium and primary PE and sport premium;
  • be transparent and accountable, including in recruiting staff, its governance structure, attendance at meetings and contact with parents.

Governors are volunteers who bring their outside experience into school to act as ‘critical friends’. Membership of the Governing Body is drawn from different parts of the community including the church, parents, staff and Local Authority.  The Governing Body meets ten times throughout the school year. Agenda and minutes can be accessed below. The full details of the Governance structure and remit of the Governing Body can be found in the link below under 'Terms of Reference' at the bottom of the page. 

School Governors & Category (Click on Yes to see pen picture)

Name

Category

Pen Picture 

Mark Smith

Staff - Headteacher

Tony Youd

Foundation - Vice Chair

Yes

Mike Watts

Foundation

Yes

Christian McGuinness

Foundation

To follow

VACANCY

Foundation

To follow

Jono Atmore

 

Foundation

To follow

Jessica Gray

Local Authority

To follow

Rev. Barry Hanson

Foundation - Minister

 To follow

Joanna Stainer

Staff Governor

To follow

Paul Norry

Parent

To follow

Daniel Richardson

Parent

To follow

Mark Winch

 Foundation - Chair of Governors

 

 

 Full details of each governor can be found using this link.

Governors Details, Attendance and Register of Interests can be found using this link (updated 01/10/2024).

 

Clerk to the Governors  - Can be contacted via the School Office(Click on Yes to see pen picture)

Name

Category

Pen Picture 

Helen Roberts

Clerk

Yes

 

Full Governing Body Agenda and Approved Minutes

June 2023 - Agenda

June 2023 - Agreed Minutes

July 2023 - Agenda

July 2023 - Agreed Minutes

September 2023 - Agenda

September 2023 - Agreed Minutes

October 2023 - Agenda

October 2023 - Agreed Minutes

November 2023 - Agenda

November 2023 - Agreed Minutes

December 2023 - Agenda

December 2023 - Agreed Minutes

February 2024 - Agenda

February 2024 - Agreed Minutes

March 2024 - Agenda

March 2024 - Agreed Minutes

April 2024 - Agenda

April 2024 - Agreed Minutes

June 2024 - Agenda

June 2024 - Agreed Minutes

July 2024 - Agenda

July 2024 - Agreed Minutes

September 2024 - Agenda

 Please click here to see the Terms of Reference for the governing body: