The Role of the Governing Body

Our Governors play an important role in a variety of ways including:

• They ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
• Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and pupils and the performance management of staff.
• Oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure money is well spent.

Other roles include:

• Appointment of staff
• Forming school policies
• Setting standards for behaviour and discipline
• Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe

Governors 2023-24

List of Governors 

• Elaine Jennings (Chair)
• Sara Clarkson (Headteacher)
• Eddie Carr (Vicar)
• Mark Thornley (Parent representative)
• Ian Cumberlidge (Parent representative)
• Lindsay Wilkin (PCC Diocesan)
• Anne-Marie Chandler (Staff representative/Deputy Head)
• Lindsey Slater Vice Chair (PCC Diocesan)
• Gillian Mack (PCC Diocesan)
• Ben Alexander-Dann (PCC Diocesan)
• Carly Martin ((PCC Diocesan)
• Kate Walsh (LEA)

Committees

• Resources Committee– Elaine Jennings (Chair), Sara Clarkson,  Lindsey Slater,  Eddie Carr (Vicar), Anne-Marie Chandler, Lindsay Wilkin, Ian Cumberlidge, Mark Thornley, Gillian Mack, Ben Alexander-Dann, Kate Walsh 
• Curriculum Development and Planning – Elaine Jennings (Chair), Sara Clarkson, Lindsey Slater, , Anne-Marie Chandler, Lindsay Wilkin, Mark Thornley, Kate Walsh, Carly Martin
• Ethos Group representatives  Eddie Carr, Lindsey Slater
• Safer Recruitment Governor : Lindsey Slater
• Safeguarding : Lindsey Slater
• Online Safety : Ben Alexander-Dann