Governors

The governors are a group of committed individuals who work in partnership with the Headteacher, Mr Walsh, to ensure that the school runs smoothly and effectively and is constantly striving to improve the quality of service it provides. Our Chair of Governors is Barrie Cooke MBE.

Thirteen people make up the governing body, representing different parts of the community. There are:

  • Three Local Authority representatives (Mike Gregory, Tony Banbury and vacancy)
  • Three community representatives (Barrie Cooke, Sue Speak and vacancy)
  • Two staff representatives (Sarah Skinsley and Carol Plant)
  • Five parent representatives (Debbie Pritchard, Tim Randell, Sarah Wilson, Laura Biggs and Matthew Brewster)

The Full Governing Body meets four times per year, with two governors’ committees meeting nine times, the membership of which are as follows:

School Administration and Business Committee (SAAB)

Sue Speak (Chair)

Mike Gregory (V-Chair)

Barrie Cooke MBE

Vacancy

Debbie Pritchard

Carol Plant

 Vacancy

Curriculum, Learning and Standards Committee (CLASS)

Tim Randell (Chair)

Tony Banbury

Laura Biggs

Sarah Wilson

Sarah Skinsley

Matthew Brewster

Mr Walsh reports to SAAB as well as the Full Governing Body. The Deputy Head, Mrs Makelis, reports to CLASS. The Clerk to the governors is Shonagh Black.

 

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Meet our Governors!

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