Meet the 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:

7 *Foundation Governors
2 Parent Governors
1 Local Authority Governor
1 Staff Governor
1 Headteacher

*Foundation Governors are appointed by either the Parochial Church Council or Diocesan Board of Education

Each Governor will serve for an initial term of 4 years.

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)

	BLAKEWAY Margaret Dawn (Dawn) - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Co-Chair of Governors (appointed 17/11/21) Previously Vice Chair and Chair of WaC (moved over to FPP) Committees: FGB and FPP Term of Office: (23/9/2016) 26/9/2021 - 27/9/2025 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Director of MD Blakeway Ltd Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2022/2023: FGB 2 of 2, FPP 3 of 3 Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 1 of 1, FPP 1 of 1
	COOPER-JAMES Paul - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: SIAMS, ICT Committees: FGB and WaC Term of Office: 20/10/2022 - 19/10/2026 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Member of Performing Rights Society and Broadcast Music Incorporated. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2022/2023: FGB 2 of 3, WaC 2 of 3 Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 0 of 1
	GORRY Nicola Jane - Head Teacher (ex-officio) Responsibilities: Committees: FGB, FPP and WaC Term of Office: 1/9/2017 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2022/2023: FGB 3 of 3, FPP 3 of 3, WaC 3 of 3 Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 1 of 1, FPP 1 of 1
Awaiting Photograph	LITTLAR Holly Francis - Diocese Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Committees: FGB and WaC Term of Office: 16/6/2021 - 15/6/2025 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2022/2023: FGB 2 of 3, WaC 2 of 3 Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 1 of 1
	MERRICKs David - Diocese Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Science Committees: FGB and WaC Term of Office 26/9/2023 - 25/9/2027 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 1 of 1(as guest)

	RENTELL Karen - Local Authority Governor ( Pending) Responsibilities: Design Technology and Art Committee: FGB and FPP Term of Office: 31.10.23- 30.10.27 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 1 of 1(as guest), FPP 1 of 1
	STEAD Emma Rebecca - Staff Governor Responsibilities: Improved Learning Environments Committee: FGB and WaC (Chair) Term of Office: 1/5/23 - 30/4/27 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None registered. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2022/2023: FGB 2 of 3, WaC 3 of 3 Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 1 of 1
	THOMPSON Adrian - Ex Officio Incumbent Vicar Committee: FGB and WaC Term of Office: 4/11/23 - ongoing Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None registered. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 1 of 1
	TINGLE Ralph - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: SEND, English, Develop and Enhance Reading. Committee: FGB and FPP (Chair) Term of Office: 20/10/2022 - 19/10/2026 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Hereford City of Sanctuary - Trustee and Treasurer Member of Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2022/2023: FGB 2 of 3, FPP 1 of 3 Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 1 of 1, FPP 1 of 1
	TYE Nigel- Parent Governor (appointed) Responsibilities: EYFS, Properties, H&S, GDPR Committee: FGB and FPP Term of Office: 10/1/2020 - 9/1/2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None registered. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2022/2023: FGB 1 of 2, FPP 3 of 3 Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 1 of 1, FPP 1 of 1
	WILLIS David - Foundation Governor (appointed) Responsibilities: Governing Body Co-chair (elected 5/10/23) English, Develop and Enhance Reading Committee: FGB and WaC Term of Office: 6/1/2020 - 5/1/2024 and 5/1/2024- 4/1/2028 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Member of the DBE. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: Governor at Almeley Primary School. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2022/2023: FGB 3 of 3, WaC 3 of 3 Academic Year 2023/24 : FGB 1 of 1, FPP 1 of 1 (as guest)

Governors who have left the Governing body in the last 12 month

Harriet Morris - LA Governor

Andrew Page - Foundation Governor

Dan Pearson - Parent Governor

For more information on the role of the Governing Body please contact the Chair of Governors via the school office.

Our Structure
Our Full Governing Body meet once a term.
Each committee meets at least once each term.
All Governors are a member of either the WaC or the FPP committee

We also have two additional committees:
Finance, Premises and Personnel (FPP) this committee monitors all aspects of school spending to ensure good financial management. It approves budgets and spending set for the year and oversees any capital spend projects.

Wellbeing and Curriculum (WaC) this committee monitors all aspects of the school curriculum and welfare. Overseeing the school’s contribution to pupil and staff wellbeing, including the extent to which pupils feel safe, adopt healthy lifestyles and contribute to the school and wider community. It monitors pupil achievement, ensuring the school provides a high-quality learning experience, delivering a broad and balanced curriculum in keeping with the school's aims, pupil and staff needs and legal requirements.

There are also panels that meet as required to deal with matters such as Admissions, Recruitment, Performance Management, Staff Dismissals, Pupil Discipline, Complaints and Appeals.

Our Priorities Over the next 12 months, the Governing Body and committees will continue to work closely with staff to:

continue to develop consistency and systems throughout the school
further develop the learning area in school to ensure creativity and independence
ensure progress from starting points for all learners
develop the curriculum with all stakeholders