Governors
Governors have a vital role. They help set the strategic direction of the school and ensure it delivers on its responsibilities. This requires a group of committed people from many walks of life with a mix of skills and experience. They all share an interest in education, a desire to help the school and an enquiring mind.
Almost anyone over 18 years of age can become a governor. There are no particular qualifications or requirements other than a commitment to give time to the role and a capacity for working with other people. The most important thing is that governors have skills to contribute and the willingness to learn and develop their abilities as governors.
This is a part-time, voluntary role which is very rewarding and interesting. Successful applicants will be given a full induction programme and on-going training and support is available.
Our Governing Body
Overall Governing Body Arrangements
Our Governing Body meet 6 times a year using the Circular model. Our structure is reviewed annually and agreed by all Governors.
Structure and Remit
The Governors meet as a full Governing Body at all meetings.
All Governors are a member of the Personnel & Pay Committee, Complaints Committee, Personnel Appeal Committee & Pupil Discipline Committee.
The Governors meet in September, November, January, March, May and July.
The clerk to the Governing Body is Nailah Naeem.
In this academic year, the Governors have decided to remain with the same Governing structure.
Committee Structure
As the Governing Body meet as a whole, there are no sub committees. All decisions are made at the 6 meetings.
The Chair of Governors chairs all meetings. In his absence, the Vice Chair acts as Chair.
Our current Governors are:
Mrs. Louise Thompson - Headteacher
Term of Office: 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2027
Business Interest: Headteacher of Brimrod Primary School
Financial Interest: None recorded
Mr. Karl Kitchin - Chair - Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 15/03/2023 - 14/03/2027
Business Interest: None recorded
Financial Interest: None recorded
Link Governor: English
Mrs. Samantha O'Neill - Vice Chair - Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 25/03/2024 - 24/03/2027
Business Interest: None recorded
Financial Interest: None recorded
Link Governor: Parental Engagement
Mrs. Jane Ashley - Local Authority Governor
Term of Office: 02/09/2019 - 01/09/2023
Business Interest: None recorded
Financial Interest: None recorded
Link Governor: Safeguarding and Attendance
Also Governor at Greenbank Primary School and Heybrook Primary School
Mr. James Taylor - Staff Governor
Term of Office: 19/01/2022 - 19/01/2026
Business Interest: None recorded
Financial Interest: None recorded
Link Governor: Health and Safety
Mr. Dobir Mohammed Miah - Parent Governor
Term of Office: 23/11/2021 - 22/11/2025
Business Interest: None recorded
Financial Interest: None recorded
Link Governor: Curriculum
Mrs. Muntaha Tariq - Parent Governor
Term of Office: 30/11/2021 - 29/11/2025
Business Interest: None recorded
Financial Interest: None recorded
Link Governor: Mental Health and Well-being
Mr. Thomas Booth - Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 25/03/2024 - 24/03/2027
Business Interest: None recorded
Financial Interest: None recorded
Link Governor: Health and Outdoor Learning
Mrs. Louise Dunn - Co-opted Governor
Term of Office: 10/07/2024 - 09/07/2027
Business Interest: None recorded
Financial Interest: None recorded
Link Governor:
Mrs. Donna Taylor-Smith - Co-opted Governor - Awaiting induction
Term of Office:
Business Interest:
Financial Interest:
Link Governor:
Mr. Dale Harris - Co-opted Governor - Awaiting induction
Term of Office:
Business Interest:
Financial Interest:
Link Governor:
Our current vacancies on the Governing Body are:
0
Governor attendance grid 2024 - 2025
Governor attendance grid 2023 - 2024
Finance
There is no one in the school earning over £100,000 and more financial information about the school can be found on the Schools Financial Benchmarking Service here.
Pecuniary and Business Interests
It is a statutory requirement for all Governors to record any pecuniary interests held either personally or through a company or relative or partner. An 'interest' in this case, is a situation where a member of the governing body may be affected personally or financially, directly or indirectly, or in some other way by a decision made at a meeting where the governor is present.
There are no pecuniary interests for our board.
