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Meet the Governors

Click on the document below to find out more about our governors.

Governors Diversity Data

It is voluntary for governors to share this information, but as a governing body we feel it is important to share with the community our diversity, because our different backgrounds, knowledge and experience are important in making us effective.

What is the role of the Governors?

The purpose of the Governing Body is:

  • To establish the School’s strategic direction, ethos and vision.

  • To ensure that the School sets high educational standards for all its pupils and maintains oversight to ensure that all pupils achieve the best they possibly can.

  • To maintain financial oversight of the School’s budget.

 

For more information on what school governors do and the key role they play in helping schools to succeed, click on the video below for a short film giving essential information about this rewarding voluntary role.

How is the Governing Body structured?

The Governing Board consists of 12 positions:

  • 6 Co-opted Governors - selected by the governing body
  • 1 Local Authority Governor - nominated by the local authority
  • 3 Parent Governors - voted for by the parents of the school
  • 1 Headteacher Governor
  • 1 Staff Governor - voted for by the staff of the school

 

The Full Governing Body meets six times per academic year and has created two Committees which also meet regularly throughout the year:

  • Full Governing Body: considers and discusses strategic matters concerning the school and holds the School Leadership Team to account. The Chair of Governors is Chris Woods.
  • Resources Committee: maintains financial oversight of the School. The Resources Committee is Chaired by Kate Allen.
  • Quality of Education Committee: has oversight of the curriculum and children performance and progress. This is Chaired by Claudia Estephane.

 

Governors become members of the committees according to which their existing skills and experience are most suited. The Governing Body has the option of building expertise on Committees by appointing Associate Members; there are 3 Associate Members.

Governor Roles

NAME OF GOVERNORCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPLEAD GOVERNOROTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Kate Allen

Resources                               

Finance

Greater depth provision, Art, DT and Reading fluency

Chair of Resources Committee

Stephen BullResourcesFinance, SEND, diversity & equality, Health & Safety 

Danielle Dickinson

ResourcesSafeguarding,
Maths in EYFS / KS1 and multiplication

Head Teacher performance panel

Victoria Hills

Quality of Education

tbc

 

Ben Martin

Resources

Governor Training,

Year 2 Foundation Subjects continuous improvement, zones of regulation

 

Megan MawsonQuality of EducationYear 2 Foundation Subjects continuous improvement, zones of regulation 
Ian ThompsonQuality of Educationtbc 

Karin Tillett

Quality of Education

Resources

 

 

Claudia Walcott

Quality of Education

SEND, diversity & equality

Chair of Quality of Education Committee,

Head Teacher performance panel

Adam Whitty

Quality of Education

Leadership effectiveness, Greater depth provision, Art, DT

Vice Chair of Governors

Chris Woods

Quality of Education

Safeguarding

Nursery & reception vision

Chair of Governors

Head Teacher performance panel

 

 

 

 

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

 

 

 

Kelly BrownQuality of Education & Full Governing Body (No voting rights)  
Julie TrundleResources & Full Governing Body (No voting rights)

 

 

 

 

Other Governor Information

NAME OF GOVERNORTYPE OF GOVERNORTERM OF OFFICEPECUNIARY AND BUSINESS INTERESTS
Kate AllenCo-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body21.03.22 - 20.03.26
  • Finance Director of University of Kent Academies Trust.
  • Medway Teaching Alliance SLE Designation
  • Husband is an employee of The Westbrook Trust [Education]
  • Husband is a Governor of Snodland C of E Primary School
  • Parent of child(ren) at the school
Stephen BullLocal Authority Governor09.12.24 - 08.12.28 
Danielle DickinsonParent Governor elected by parents / carers25.04.23 - 24.04.27
  • Parent of child(ren) at the school
Vicky HillsParent Governor elected by parents / carers10.02.25 - 09.02.29
  • Parent of child(ren) at the school
Ben MartinStaff Governor01.09.21 - 31.08.25
  • Member of school support staff
  • Parent of child(ren) at the school
Megan MawsonCo-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body19.09.23 - 18.09.27 
Ian ThompsonCo-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body19.05.25 - 18.05.29
  • Related to School Business Manager
Karin TillettHeadteacher01.09.21  
Claudia WalcottCo-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body19.09.23 - 18.09.27 
Adam WhittyCo-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body

30.01.23 -   29.01.27

  • Child joining school in September 2023
Chris WoodsParent Governor elected by parents / carers25.04.23 - 24.04.27
  • Parent of child(ren) at the school
    
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS   
Kelly BrownAssociate Member of the Quality of Education Committee appointed by the Governing Body16.05.22 - 15.05.26
  • Deputy Headteacher
Julie TrundleAssociate Member of the Resources Committee appointed by the Governing Body16.05.22 - 15.05.26
  • School Business Manager
    
GOVENORS RESIGNED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS   
Sara DonovanCo-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body12.09.22 - 04.09.24
  • Member of school teaching staff
Damien WelchElected by parents / carers01.04.22 - 22.10.24 
Lewis JenningsCo-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body16.07.24 - 30.06.25 

Governing Body Attendance Register: Academic Year 2023-2024

Below is our governing body attendance register. It shows how many meetings each governor has attended compared to the total held the last academic year while they have been in office. The register for academic year 2024-25 will be updated in the new school year, 2025.

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