Governors
When do we meet?
The full Governing Body meets six times each school year to approve policies, receive reports from each Committee, review the progress of the school and, when required, make decisions on its future direction.
In addition Governors attend one of the specialist committees where the groundwork, research and discussion on key issues occurs.
The Governing Body has registered its interests, which includes relevant business interests and relationships between Governors and members of school staff.
Download: Instrument of Government – 06 Jan 2015
Governor Information
The Governing Body has responsibility for the effective management of the school. Governors have legal duties, powers and responsibilities.
What we do…
- The Governing Body work as a team, and in co-operation with the staff, ensure a safe and happy learning environment where children can prosper.
- Monitor the strategic thinking of where the school is going and how we get there.
- Ensure the day to day running of the school and Children’s Centre is managed by the Headteacher
- Working with the Headteacher and senior staff, Governors are responsible for strategically setting and delivering the school’s aims and policies. This includes:
- Improving standards of teaching and learning.
- Implementation of statutory legislation.
- Setting and monitoring the school’s budget.
- Staff appointments and interviews.
- Safeguarding and equal opportunities.
- The School Development Plan (SDP).
- Risk assessments and general care of the school’s estate.
The Governing Body has registered its interests and attendance
For more information about each Governor’s business, pecuniary and governance roles in other schools, please follow the link below.
SMPS Business-Pecuniary Interests 2018-19
FGB Minutes
FGBM Minutes Term 1 – 11 Oct 2017
FGBM Minutes Term 2 – 06 Dec 2017
FGBM Minutes Term 3 – 31 Jan 2018
FGBM Minutes Term 4 – 21 Mar 2018
FGBM Minutes Term 6 – 06 Jun 2018
FGBM Minutes Term 1 – 10 Oct 2018
FGBM Minutes Term 2 – 12 Dec 2018
FGBM Minutes Term 3 – 06 Feb 2019
FGBM Minutes Term 4 – March 2019
WHO ARE WE?
Chair of Governors: Graham Clark
Vice Chair of Governors: Lee O’Hara
Named Governors
Child Protection, Children in Care & Young Carers: Jennifer Winfield
Health, Safety / Premises: Louise Burgess
Performance Review of Headteacher: Jennifer Winfield & Lee O’Hara
Special Educational Needs & Inclusion: Teresa Lloyd
LINK GOVERNORS
Curriculum – English: Lee O’Hara
Curriculum – Humanities Michael Powell
Curriculum – Mathematics: Graham Clark
Curriculum – Science: Claire Chennell
Curriculum – The Arts Emma Stafford
Data:
Early Years/Foundation Stage (EYFS): Jennifer Winfield
Finance: Claire Chennell
Governing Body Development Plan Lead: Jennifer Winfield, Claire Chennell & Lee O’Hara
Induction & Training: Appointed Mentors & Governor Development Service
Pupil Premium:
Well-being: Emma Stafford
GOVERNING BODY COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
Resources
Headteacher
Jennifer Winfield
Louise Burgess
Claire Chennell (Chair)
Michael Powell
Associate Members & Attendees
Bursar
Caretaker
Standards
Headteacher
Teresa Lloyd
Lee O’Hara
Graham Clark (Chair)
Emma Stafford
Associate Members & Attendees
Deputy Headteacher
Date of first appointment
Lee O’Hara – 06/01/2015
Jennifer Winfield – 19/12/2016
Louise Burgess – 06/01/2015
Carol Jones – 29/03/2017
Graham Clark – 06/12/2017
Claire Chennell – 06/12/2017
Michael Powell – 31/01/2018
Emma Stafford – 03/09/2018
Teresa Lloyd – 06/01/2015
John Vasey – 27/03/2019
Jayne Roberts – 13/05/2019