The Governing Body

The role of Governors is now far reaching with wide ranging responsibilities. Governors usually serve a four-year term on the Governing Body. Governors participate in training sessions (both corporately and individually), meet with staff and visit the school regularly in order to carry out their responsibilities effectively. The full Governing Body meets once a term (6 times a year).

The present Governing Body consists of:
Mrs Linda Sharpe (Chair), Local Authority Governor
Mr John Donoghue (Vice Chair), Parent Governor
Mr Shaun Collings, Local Authority Governor
Mr Paul Johnson, Community Governor
VACANCY, Community Governor
Mrs Sue Holmes, Foundation Governor
Mr Andrew Stigle, Foundation Governor
Mrs Deborah Reason, Foundation Governor
Mrs Jenny Baker, Parent Governor
Mr Ellis Viner, Parent Governor
VACANCY, Parent Governor
Mr Simon Temple, Staff Governor
Miss Carrie Benham, Staff Governor
Rev. Chris Van Straaten, Associate Member (non-voting)
Mrs Sarah Atkinson, Clerk to the Governors

Minutes of Governors' meetings are available for inspection at the school office.

Governors Charging Policy

For school activities that require funding, it is the Governors' policy, in line with the 1988 Education Reform Act, that all parents should be informed of the cost involved and invited to contribute that amount. The type of activities that require funding are swimming lessons, educational visits and visits to the school by theatre or entertainment companies.

It is the Governors' policy that no child should be excluded from an activity because their parents cannot pay the voluntary contributions. However if this ultimately results in insufficient funds being available, the school reserves the right to cancel the activity.

Parents may opt for their children to receive musical instrument tuition, in which case the transaction is directly between themselves and the tutor.