Governors
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 2026-2027
- Elaine Jennings (Chair)
- Sara Clarkson (Headteacher)
- Eddie Carr (Vicar)
- Mark Thornley (Parent representative)
- Ian Cumberlidge (Parent representative)
- 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)
- Vacancy (PCC Diocesan)
Committees
- Resources Committee– Elaine Jennings (Chair), Sara Clarkson, Lindsey Slater, Eddie Carr (Vicar), Anne-Marie Chandler, 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
Governor Involvement
- Meetings with subject leaders to monitor subjects
- Visits to classes to observe learning
- Looking at books and talking to pupils
- Helping on school visits
