The Role of a Governing Body
Each school in the country has a governing body made up of a group of people who are from various occupations and backgrounds, this is with a view to them all contributing a diverse range of skills and experiences to the successful running of the school. In general the role of the governing body is to take a strategic role working with the head teacher in the general management of the school, to act as a "critical friend" and to be accountable for the decisions made by it. It is responsible for setting the aims and objectives for the school and agreeing monitoring and reviewing policies targets, priorities and performance. It also, in partnership with the head teacher, controls the school budget.
How do I contact the governing body or an individual member?
As representatives of the community we are always happy to hear your views on the running of the school. If you wish to speak to any governor please do not hesitate to do so. This can be done by leaving your contact details at the school office.
Key Information
Number of employees (if any) whose gross salary exceeded £100k: Nil
Mr Gary Laird
Chair, Co-opted Governor
- Date of Appointment: 22/03/2018
- Term of Office: 4 Years
- Appointing Body: Governing Body
- Committee/Role: Finance, Buildings, Standards and Attainment, Complaints, Performance Management, Staff Dismissals, Child Protection, Well-Being, GDPR
- Year Group Link: Year 4
- Subject Link: History, Geography, MFL, RE
- Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Gary Laird Safety Associates
- Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Mrs Toni Caufield
Vice Chair, Co-opted Governor
- Date of Appointment: 09/02/2019
- Term of Office: 4 Years
- Appointing Body: Parent Election
- Committee/Role: Complaints (Chair), Pupil Discipline (Chair), Finance, Staff Dismissals, Safeguarding, Performance Management
- Year Group Link: Year 2
- Subject Link: Maths
- Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Nil
- Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Mrs Anna Bartys
Co-opted Governor
- Date of Appointment: 09/02/2019
- Term of Office: 4 Years
- Appointing Body: Parent Election
- Committee/Role: Finance (Chair), Standards and Attainment, Dismissal Appeals, Complaints
- Year Group Link: Year 6
- Subject Link: Writing, Reading/Early Reading
- Relevant Business/Personal Interests: PWS Technical Services (wife of MD and employee), NCS Support – Sister of Director
- Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Mrs Becky Freeman
Staff Governor
- Date of Appointment: 02/07/2018
- Term of Office: 4 Years
- Appointing Body: Staff Election
- Committee/Role: Standards and Attainment, Buildings, Governor Training
- Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Husband – Joinery Business
- Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Mr Derrie O'Sullivan
Co-opted Governor
- Date of Appointment: 27/03/2018
- Term of Office: 4 Years
- Appointing Body: Governing Body
- Committee/Role: Buildings (Chair), Dismissal Appeals (Chair), Performance Management, Pupil Discipline, Equality
- Year Group Link: Year 5
- Subject Link: Computing, Science, ECO, DT
- Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Own Architecture Practice
- Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Miss Judith Woodhead
Co-opted Governor
- Date of Appointment: 16/05/2019
- Term of Office: 4 Years
- Appointing Body: Governing Body
- Committee/Role: Buildings, Complaints, Dismissal Appeals, Well-Being, RSHE
- Year Group Link: Year 1 & 3
- Subject Link: RSHE, Music
- Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Nil
- Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nephew’s partner – Educational Support Assistant