Governors
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:
- 5 parent governors
- 1 local authority governor
- 1 staff governor
- 1 headteacher
- 2 foundation governor
- 3 co-opted 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)
 | Cllr. Lee Jeavons Chair of Governors/LA
Responsibilities/Committees: Chair, Performance Management, Date Appointed: 14th January 2013 Term of Office: 14th January 2021- 13th January 2025 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Spouse to member of support staff Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Mr. Michael Beese Vice Chair of Governors
Responsibilities/Committees: Resources Date Appointed: 26th October 2018 Term of Office: 26th October 2018 - 25th October 2022 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Mr. Sean Davies Headteacher
Responsibilities/Committees: Curriculum & Standards, Pay Committee, Resources, Policy Working Party Date Appointed: 1st September 2012 Term of Office: 1st September 2012 - present Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Mr. Simon Cox Foundation Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Curriculum & Standards, Pay Comittee KS1, SEN Date Appointed: 21st June 2018 Term of Office: 21st June 2018 - 20th June 2022 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Employed by CEF, school supplier Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Mrs. Nicki Artwell-Ikwele Foundation Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Curriculum & Standards, Resources Date Appointed: 1st December 2020 Term of Office: 1st December 2020 - 30th November 2024 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Mrs. Shelley Till Teacher Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Curriculum & Standards, Resources Date Appointed: 20th March 2015 Term of Office: 20th March 2019 - 19th March 2023 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Mr. Steve White Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Resources Date Appointed: 8th December 2015 Term of Office: 8th December 2019 - 7th December 2023 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational institutions: Governor at Matrix Academy Trust Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Mrs. Lisa Wood Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Resources Date Appointed: 20th March 2015 Term of Office: 20th March 2019 - 19th March 2023 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Mr. Marcus Woodhouse Staff Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Date Appointed: 22nd October 2021 Term of Office: 22nd October 2021 - 21st October 2025 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Mr. Matthew Myers Parent Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Resources, Review Officer, Performance Management Committee Date Appointed: 19th October 2020 Term of Office: 19th October 2020 - 18th October 2024 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Miss. Nicola Gilbody Parent Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Curriculum & Standards Date Appointed: 19th November 2021 Term of Office: 19th November 2021 - 18th November 2025 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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 | Mrs. Rachael Holmes Parent Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Curriculum & Standards, GDPR, Date Appointed: 30th November 2020 Term of Office: 30th November 2020 - 29th November 2024 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational institutions: None Meetings Attended: See document below
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