The Role of the Governing Body

Our Governors play an important role in a variety of ways including:

• They ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
• Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and pupils and the performance management of staff.
• Oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure money is well spent.

Other roles include:

• Appointment of staff
• Forming school policies
• Setting standards for behaviour and discipline
• Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe

Governors 2023-24

List of Governors 

Elaine Jennings (Chair)

Sara Clarkson (Headteacher)

Eddie Carr (Vicar)

Mark Thornley (Parent representative)

Ian Cumberlidge (Parent representative)

Lindsay Wilkin (PCC Diocesan)

Anne-Marie Chandler (Staff representative/Deputy Head)

Lindsey Slater Vice Chair (PCC Diocesan)

Gillian Mack (PCC Diocesan)

Ben Alexander-Dann (PCC Diocesan)

Carly Martin ((PCC Diocesan)

Kate Walsh (LEA)

Committees

Resources Committee– Elaine Jennings (Chair), Sara Clarkson,  Lindsey Slater,  Eddie Carr (Vicar), Anne-Marie Chandler, Lindsay Wilkin, Ian Cumberlidge, Mark Thornley, Gillian Mack, Ben Alexander-Dann, Kate Walsh 

Curriculum Development and Planning – Elaine Jennings (Chair), Sara Clarkson, Lindsey Slater, , Anne-Marie Chandler, Lindsay Wilkin, Mark Thornley, Kate Walsh, Carly Martin

Ethos Group representatives  Eddie Carr, Lindsey Slater

Safer Recruitment Governor : Lindsey Slater

Safeguarding : Lindsey Slater

Online Safety : Ben Alexander-Dann