Governors
Our Governors play a crucial role in supporting school development and driving forward school improvements. They constitute a diverse governing board, bringing together a broad range of skills and expertise essential for effective governance. This includes financial acumen, educational knowledge, strategic planning, and community engagement.
The governing body is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school alongside the headteacher, ensuring accountability, and monitoring performance. Governors carry out their duties voluntarily and their role is to hold the Headteacher to account for the running of the school and the progress and well-being of its pupils and staff. They provide constructive challenge and support to the headteacher, facilitating the delivery of the school’s vision and objectives. Moreover, governors are instrumental in establishing a culture of continuous improvement by promoting high standards and effective educational practices.
Through their commitment and engagement, governors help foster strong relationships within the school community, ensuring that the needs of all stakeholders are considered in decision-making processes. Thus, effective governance is pivotal in enabling schools to navigate challenges and achieve sustained improvement.
To find out more about our Governors, please click on a name to view their profile:
Our Governors
- Emily Greasley - Chair of Governors Appointed 04/04/2022 (Term of Office 04/04/22 - 01/04/26)
- Matthew Simpson - Vice Chair of Governors Appointed 24/10/2017 (Term of Office 01/09/23 - 31/08/27)
- Nathan Jones - Co Opted Governor Appointed 04/05/2018 (Term of Office 03/04/22 - 02/04/26)
- Lianne Hough - Headteacher First Appointed 15/10/2022
- Richard Garnett - Local Authority Governor Appointed 24/04/2018 (Term of Office 01/03/22 - 28/02/26)
- David Swingler - Parent Governor Appointed 19/05/202 (Term of Office 20/05/24 - 19/05/28)
- Sophie Cullumbine - Foundation Governor Appointed 10/01/2023 (Term of Office 10/01/23 - 09/01/27)
- Emma Burdett - Parent Governor Appointed 12/06/2024 (Term of Office 12/06/24 - 11/06/2028)
- Julie Clifford - Staff Governor Appointed 1/12/2022 (Term of Office 1/12/22 - 30/11/26)