Governors
Governors have the responsibility for the strategic management of the school within the framework set by national legislation and by the policies of the Local Authority. The governing body has representation on it from the Local Authority, community, parents, teaching staff and support staff. The governors oversee the management of the school building, the curriculum, the staff and their wellbeing, and primarily the education of the children within it. Meetings of the Full Governing Body are held monthly.
Owing to the unique relationship and shared usage of the school site with Springfield Special School, representatives of both governing bodies meet regularly as a Co-location Group to discuss issues that affect both schools.
Role of a GovernorParent Governor Nomination Form
Governor Details
Unless stated otherwise governors have not declared any business or pecuniary interests, nor are they members of any other governing body.
Attendance given is for the academic year 2019/20. Where Governors are unable to attend a meeting they are expected to read paperwork and to forward any comments or questions to the Chair for discussion at the meeting.
Name | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Appointed As | Business & Pecuniary Interests | Link Roles & Responsibilities | Meetings attended 2019-2020 |
Marianne Ray | Jan 2021 | - | Headteacher | Governor at Springfield School | All areas covered by the LGB | - |
Lindsay Wakeling | Jan 2020 | 4 years | Staff Governor | 2/3 | ||
Edward Kay | Nov 2018 | 4 years | Chair/Parent Governor | Safeguarding | 6/6 | |
Linda Cowmeadow | Oct 2019 | 4 years | Vice Chair/Parent Governor | Data Assessment | 6/6 | |
Alison Honeyford | Feb 2019 | 4 years | Community Governor | Finance | 6/6 | |
Daniel Wilson | June 2018 | 4 years | Parent Governor |
Health & Safety EYFS |
7/8 | |
Eleanor Howell |
Feb 2017 Feb 2021 |
4 years | Community Governor |
SEND PPG |
5/6 | |
Emma Lawley | April 2015 | - | Community Governor | Headteacher & Governor & Springfield School | 4/6 | |
Sophie Williamson | Sept 2020 | 4 years | Parent Governor |
Communications & PR Wellbeing |
- | |
Katherine Spencer (leaver) | Feb 2008 | ended | Previous Headteacher | 6/6 | ||
Richard Tilley (Leaver) | 2019 | ended | Previous community governor | 5/6 |
Governing Board Membership and Register of Interest Jan 2021
Members of the school’s leadership team also attend governing body meetings, but they do not have any voting powers.