Leintwardine Endowed C of E Primary School 'Letting Our Light Shine'
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)
Introducing the Governing Body
 |
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 - 27/9/2024 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Director of MD Blakeway Ltd Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 5 of 6 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 3 of 3 WaC 3 of 3 Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 4 of 4 WaC 1 of 1 |
 |
COOPER-JAMES Paul - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: SIAMS, ICT Committees: FGB and WaC Term of Office: (20/10/2018) 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 2019/2020: FGB 5 of 6 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 2 of 2 WaC 2 of 3 Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 3 of 4 WaC 1 of 1 |
 |
GORRY Nicola Jane - Head Teacher (ex-officio) Responsibilities: Everything! 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 2019/2020: FGB 6 of 6 FPP 3 of 3 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 3 of 3 FPP 3 of 3 WaC 3 of 3 Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 4 of 4 FPP 3 of 3 WaC 3 of 3
|
| Awaiting Photo |
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 2020/2021: WaC 1 Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 1 of 4 WaC 0 of 1 |
 |
PAGE Andrew Harry - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Chair of FPP (elected 17.11.21) Pupil Premium, Sports Premium Committees: FGB and FPP Term of Office: 16/10/2020 - 15/10/2024 (previous term 20/6/2015 - 19/6/2019) Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Secretary Wigmore Abbey PCC. A member of the Church of England Guild of Vergers. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 5/6 FPP 2/3 attended as an observer pending application Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 3 of 3 FPP 3 of 3 Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 3 of 4 FPP 2 of 2 |
 |
PEARSON Daniel Mark - Parent Governor Responsibilities: Treasurer of FPP, EYFS Committee: FGB and FPP (Previous Chair of FPP) Term of Office: 1/11/2015 - 31/10/2023 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Dan's wife Lyddia Pearson is the Friends of Leintwardine Treasurer. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 2 of 6 FPP 2 of 3 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 2 of 3 FPP 3 of 3 Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 2 of 4 FPP 1 of 2 |
 |
STEAD Emma Rebecca - Staff Governor Responsibilities: Improved Learning Environments Committee: FGB and WaC Term of Office: 1/5/2019 - 30/4/2023 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None registered. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 5 of 6 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 3 of 3 WaC 3 of 3 Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 4 of 4 WaC 1 of 1 |
 |
TINGLE Ralph - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: SEND, English, Develop and Enhance Reading. Committee: FGB (previous Chair) and FPP Term of Office: (20/10/2018) 19/10/2022 - 20/10/2026 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 2019/2020: FGB 6 of 6 FPP 3 of 3 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 3 of 3 FPP 3 of 3 Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 2 of 4 FPP 1 of 2 |
 |
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 2019/2020: FGB 4 of 4 FPP 2 of 2 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 2 of 3 FPP 3 of 3 Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 4 of 4 FPP 1 of 2 |
 |
WILLIS David - Foundation Governor (appointed) Responsibilities: Governing Body Co-chair (elected 17.11.21) WaC Chair (elected 17.11.21) Safeguarding, English, Develop and Enhance Reading Committee: FGB and WaC Term of Office: 6/1/2020 - 5/1/2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Business interest DPW Educational Consultancy Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: Governor and School Improvement Officer at Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton, Manchester September 2019 to September 2023. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 6 of 6 FPP 3 of 3* *attended as an observer pending application Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 3 of 3 WaC 1 of 3 FPP 2 of 3* *moved from FPP to WaC Committee Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 4 of 4 WaC 1 of 1 |
| Morris Harriet - Local Authority (appointed) Responsibilities: Committee: FGB and WaC Term of Office: 27 January 2022 - 26 January 2026 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2021/2022: FGB 3 of 4, WaC 1 of 3
|
| Clerk to Governors - Margaret Adams |
Governors who have left the Governing body in the last 12 months
| Reverend Mike Catling | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) Term - 6 November 2009 - 1 January 2022 |
| Mr Richard Bernard | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB Term - 23 November 2017 - 22 November 2021 |
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.
- 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