Governance

Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.

School Governing Body

The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of:

  • 3 parent governors
  • 1 local authority governor
  • 1 staff governor
  • 1 headteacher
  • 3 Co-opted governors
  • 3 Foundation governors

The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:

  • Set the aims and objectives for the school
  • Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
  • Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)

Meet the Governors 

The governing board, with the headteacher, has overall responsibility for the running of the school. Governing boards have three core strategic functions:

•         Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;

•         Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and

•         Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

 

Co-Chair of Governors : Joanne Rudge and Lisa Bolton

Vice Chair of Governors: Rev John Bridge

 

Full Governing Body

Ann Robinson Ex-officio governor Headteacher

Rev John Bridge  Ex-officio Foundation governor

Jo Rudge  Local Authority Governor    

Emma Cartwright  Co-opted Governor

Stephanie Thomas  Co-opted Governor

Lisa Bolton  Local Authority governor

Maxwell Antwi Afari Foundation governor

Jodie Carswell  Foundation governor

Nicky Poole  Staff governor 

Tahira Majid   Parent governor

Rosie Phillips   Parent governor

Jenny Willetts   Parent governor

Governor Documents

Register of Interests Sept 25 26 updated 22 Jan 26

Register of Interests Sept 25 26 updated 20 May 26

Attendance Register 2024/25


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