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

	BERNARD Richard Wilson - Local Authority Governor Responsibilities: Maths, Curriculum Development Committees: FGB and FPP Term of Office: 23/11/2017 - 22/11/2021 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None registered. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 4/6 FPP 2/*2 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 1/2 FPP 0/2
	BLAKEWAY Margaret Dawn (Dawn) - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Vice Chair of Governors (appointed 8/10/19) and Chair of WaC. Improved Learning Environments Committees: FGB and WaC Term of Office: 23/9/2016 - 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 5/6 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 2/2 WaC 1/1
	CATLING Michael David - Foundation Governor (ex-officio) Responsibilities: Wellbeing, Embedding the School Ethos Committees: FGB and WaC Term of Office: 10/11/2009 - Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Rector of Wigmore Abbey Parish. Ordained member of the Church of England. Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 4/6 Academic Year 2020.2021: FGB 1/2 WaC 1/1
	COOPER-JAMES Paul - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: SIAMS, ICT Committees: FGB and WaC Term of Office: 20/10/2018 - 19/10/2022 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 5/6 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 2/2 WaC 0/1
	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 registered Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions: None. Meetings Attended: Academic Year 2019/2020: FGB 6/6 FPP 3/3 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 2/2 FPP 2/2 WaC 1/1
	PAGE Andrew Harry - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: 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 2/2 FPP 2/2
	PEARSON Daniel Mark - Parent Governor Responsibilities: Chair and Treasurer of FPP, EYFS Committee: FGB and FPP Term of Office: 1/11/2005 - 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 2/6 FPP 2/3 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 2/2 FPP 2/2
	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 5/6 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 2/2 Wac 1/1
	TINGLE Ralph - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Chair of Governors (appointed 8/10/2019). SEND, English, Develop and Enhance Reading Committee: FGB and FPP Term of Office: 20/10/2018 - 19/10/2022 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 6/6 FPP 3/3 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 2/2 FPP 2/2
	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 4/4 FPP 2/2 Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 1/2 FPP 2/2
	WILLIS David - Foundation Governor (appointed) Responsibilities: Safeguarding, English, Develop and Enhance Reading Committee: FGB 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 6/6 FPP 3/3 attended as an observer pending application Academic Year 2020/2021: FGB 2/2 FPP 2/2
	HUGHES Maryjane (Janie) - Clerk to the Governing Body

For more information on the role of the Governing Body please contact the Chair of Governors via the school office or go to the Herefordshire Council Website (Education & Learning).

Our Structure

Our Full Governing Body and committees meet at least once each term.

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 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

Declaration of Pecuniary and Personal Interests 2017 - 2018.pdf