School Governors
| Mr Andrew Arnold | Parent |
| Mr Chris Doyle | Parent |
| Mrs Julie Dennison | Parent |
| Mrs Justine McMahon | Parent |
| Mr Nigel Holland | Foundation PCC |
| Mr John Pashley | LEA |
| Mrs Kim Radford | Clerk |
| Mrs Nicki Kelly | Staff |
| Mrs Kate Smith | Teacher |
| Ms Tracey Harrison | Chair and Parent |
| Mrs Christine Tonkins | Headteacher (ex-officio) |
What does a governing body do? Governing bodies have three main roles: to provide strategic direction for the school; to act as a critical friend to the headteacher, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school, and the school team; to ensure accountability.
Who can be a school governor? Anybody over 18, with a few exceptions such as people who are undischarged bankrupts or those who have served a term of imprisonment. Schools need people from their local community to help them raise standards for all our students. All applicants are subject to checks to ensure the safety and protection of the young people in our schools.
Do I need special qualifications? No! You need interest, enthusiasm, time and a genuine desire to support our students. Schools need people from their local community who can offer energy, experience and fresh ideas. However all your existing skills and experience will be very welcome and as you acquire more, you will be able to apply these to other areas of your life.
How much time does it take? Approximately a day a month on average. However, this will vary depending on the number of governing body meetings and the amount of committee work that you choose to do. Governors act as a team and as such, the amount of time that each of them can give to the role will vary.
How is the governing body made up? Governing bodies range in size from 9 - 20 members. They include parents, staff from the school, people chosen by governors from the local community, people appointed by the Local Education Authority (LEA), faith group representatives in Aided and Controlled schools.
How do I find out more? Contact Governor Services or talk directly to the head teacher at the school.
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