The Role of the Governors
The governors’ work affects most aspects of the school’s work. They establish, with the Headteacher, aims for the school, and approve policies – for the curriculum, behaviour and discipline, for example; and are responsible for the school’s budget, the appointment of staff and the use and maintenance of the premises.
More generally, they are expected to be in touch with the local community and to help guide the school to meet the community’s educational needs. They are also expected to help the school explain to the community what the school is trying to achieve for their children. The Governors, together as a body, have a range of legal responsibilities.
All governors are equally responsible and discharge their responsibilities as a body, not individually. The Parent Governors speak as parents: they can’t speak for all parents – and the Governing Body as a whole reports to all the parents each year.
The Governing Body regularly visit the school and their visits include:
Health & Safety (Classroom/Site) Inspections
Sports Fixtures
Open Afternoons - Where Governors are free to walk into lessons.
Chair of Governors meets fortnightly with the Headteacher.
Our Governing Body
Current Governing Board
| Name | Category | Appointing Body | Appointed | End of Term | Register of Interests | Responsibilities/Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Lyon | Headteacher | By virtue of post | 01/09/2008 | N/A | None | None |
| Carole Kestell | Staff | School | 14/07/2022 | 13/07/2026 | None | None |
| Jim Brown | Co-opted | Governing Body | 22/09/2021 | 21/09/2029 | None | Chair of Governors |
| Terry Furlong | Co-opted | Governing Board | 09/07/2025 | 08/07/2029 | None | None |
| Danielle McCarthy | Parent | Parents | 27/11/2024 | 26/11/2028 | None | None |
| Sue Brooks | Local Authority | Local Authority | 14/07/2022 | 13/07/2026 | None | Vice Chair of Governors |
| Katie Birbeck | Parent | Parents | 16/12/2021 | 15/12/2025 | None | None |
| Vacancy | Co-opted | Governing Board | None | |||
| Vacancy | Co-opted | Governing Board | None |
Governors who have stepped down since September 2024
| Name | Type | Appointed | End of Term | Date stepped down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Glew | Co-opted | 23/11/2022 | 21/11/2026 | 13/03/2025 |
| Capt. Mark Atkinson | Co-opted | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | 31/05/2025 |