Our School Governing Body
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:
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key function are to:
Mike Cardwell
Chair of Governors – Co-opted
Responsibilities/Committees: Leadership & Management: Personal Development: Behaviour & Welfare; Outcomes for Pupils: Quality of Teaching: Learning & Assessment; Safeguarding; Complaints; Discipline; Pay; Bids; Headteacher Appraisal; Year 1/2
Date Appointed: 1 June 2015
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 3/3
Voting Rights: Yes
Jean Simpson MBE
Vice Chair of Governors – Co-opted
Responsibilities/Committees: Leadership & Management: Personal Development: Behaviour & Welfare; Outcomes for Pupils: Quality of Teaching: Learning & Assessment; Health & Safety; Complaints; Discipline; Pay; Year 6
Date Appointed: 1 June 2015
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 3/3
Voting Rights: Yes
Julia Coles
Co-Opted Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Leadership & Management: Personal Development: Behaviour & Welfare; Outcomes for Pupils: Quality of Teaching: Learning & Assessment; SEND/Pupil Premium; Year 1
Date Appointed: 1 June 2015
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Chantlers Pre-School Manager
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 3/3
Voting Rights: Yes
Vikiy Myers
Co-Opted Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Leadership & Management: Personal Development: Behaviour & Welfare; Outcomes for Pupils: Quality of Teaching: Learning & Assessment; Training; Year 2
Date Appointed: 15 November 2016
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 2/3
Voting Rights: Yes
Alison Ward
Staff Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Leadership & Management: Personal Development: Behaviour & Welfare; Outcomes for Pupils: Quality of Teaching: Learning & Assessment; Year 5
Date Appointed: 8 march 2016
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 3/3
Voting Rights: Yes
Robert Lees
Parent Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Leadership & Management: Personal Development: Behaviour & Welfare; Outcomes for Pupils: Quality of Teaching: Learning & Assessment; Early Years
Date Appointed: 15 January 2018
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: 1/3
Voting Rights: Yes
Heather McLean
Parent Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Leadership & Management: Personal Development: Behaviour & Welfare; Outcomes for Pupils: Quality of Teaching: Learning & Assessment; Year 5
Date Appointed: 15th April 2019
Term of Office: 4 Years
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year: N/A
Voting Rights: Yes