Governors
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.
Our Governors
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, Performance Management, Child Protection
Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Gary Laird Safety Associates
Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Rachel Harle (Vice Chair/Well-being) – Co-opted Governor
Date of Appointment: 14/05/2015
Term of Office: 4 Years
Appointing Body: Governing Body
Committee/Role: Standards and Attainment (Chair), Pupil Discipline, Performance Management
Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Nil
Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Anna Bartys – Parent Governor
Date of Appointment: 09/02/2015
Term of Office: 4 Years
Appointing Body: Parent Election
Committee/Role: Finance (Chair), Standards and Attainment, Dismissal Appeals, Complaints, EYFS
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
Toni Caufield – Parent Governor
Date of Appointment: 09/02/2015
Term of Office: 4 Years
Appointing Body: Parent Election
Committee/Role: Complaints (Chair), Pupil Discipline (Chair), Finance, Staff Dismissals, Safeguarding
Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Nil
Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Giles Church – Co-opted Governor
Date of Appointment: 14/05/2015
Term of Office: 4 Years
Appointing Body: Governing Body
Committee/Role: Staff Dismissals (Chair), Standards and Attainment, Performance Management, Complaints
Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Nil
Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Amanda Denney – Headteacher
Date of Appointment: 1/1/2016
Term of Office: N/A
Committee/Role: Standards and Attainment, Finance
Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Nil
Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: N
Gemma Dolan - Co-Opted Governor
Date of Appointment: 22/3/2018
Term of Office: 4 Years
Appointing Body: Governing Body
Committee/Role: Standards and Attainment
Becky Freeman - Staff Governor
Date of Appointment: 01/07/2018
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
Graeme Hind – Co-opted Governor
Date of Appointment: 10/06/2015
Term of Office: 4 Years
Appointing Body: Governing Body
Committee/Role: Buildings, Dismissal Appeals, Community, Complaints, Equality
Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Son – Teacher, Brockholes School
Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Daughter – Educational Teaching Assistant
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
Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Own Architecture Practice
Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Judith Woodhead - Co-opted Governor
Date of Appointment: 16/05/2019
Term of Office: 4 Years
Appointing Body: Governing Body
Committee/Role: -
Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Nil
Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
Carolyn Walker – LA Governor (Resigned - 27/06/19)
Date of Appointment: 16/03/2017
Term of Office: 4 Years
Appointing Body: LA
Committee/Role: Buildings, Pupil Discipline
Relevant Business/Personal Interests: Nil
Relationships with School Staff including spouses, partners and relatives: Nil
