Governors
Responsibilities and duties
What does a Governor do?
Our governing body is committed to making a positive contribution to the school and the education of our children.
Their primary role is to 'support and challenge', by working in close partnership with our school's leadership team, to promote continuous improvement in the school's performance and its future development.
Governor's have a responsibility to ensure that our children receive the best education possible, in a happy, safe and stimulating environment, making the best use of the available resources.
Why do we have Governors?
Not all schools have foundation governors, but because Saint James'; is a Church of England primary school, these representatives appointed by Saint James'; Church have an important role in our governing body.
Who can become a Governor?
We have parent governors, who are elected by their fellow parents and are vital to a governing body because they are able to relay the concerns and issues of most importance to our parents.
We also have governors who were appointed by the LA (Local Authority) and community representatives who are appointed by the incumbent governing body, and foundation governors.
Code of conduct
Governors follow an agreed set of standards to ensure they carry out their role with honesty and integrity.
Current Governors
Chair of Governors / LA Governor
Local Authority Governor
Vice Chair of Governors
Parent Governor
Head Teacher Governor
Headteacher Governor
Staff Governor
Staff Governor
Foundation Governors
Foundation Governor
Foundation Governor
Co-opted Governors
Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor
Parent Governors
Parent Governor
Non-Governor roles
Associate Members
Rebecca Gardiner
Curriculum and Standards Committee
Non-governing Committee Member
Ninette Rogers
Resource and Finance
Clerk to the Governors
Hayley Bach
Previous Governors
Damian Pratt
Co-opted Governor (First Appointed: 03/10/2019 Leaving Date: 16/12/2022)
Janet Barrett
Foundation Governor (First Appointed: 23/01/2020 Leaving Date: 09/01/2023
Nichola Halton
Co-opted Governor (First Appointed: 26/03/2019 Leaving Date: 25/01/2023)
John Zealander
Foundation Governor (First Appointed: 16/07/2020 Leaving Date: 03/12/2023)
Governor information
Full summary
The table below can be scrolled horizontally to view the hidden fields:
| Name | Role | Type | Committee | Date appointed | Appointed by | Term ends | Meetings attended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Marsh | Headteacher Governor | Curriculum and Standards, Finance and Resources | 2015-03-26 | Ex-Officio | 12/12 | ||
| Charlotte Hibberd | Staff Governor | Curriculum and Standards | 2021-07-15 | Staff election | 2025-07-14 | 8/8 | |
| Richard Gomer | Chair of Governors, Safeguarding, Website | Local Authority Governor | Curriculum and Standards, Pay | 2022-01-20 | Local Authority/FGB | 2026-01-19 | 8/9 |
| Vicky Maunder | Christian Distinctiveness | Foundation Governor | Curriculum and Standards, Head Teacher Performance Management | 2019-10-30 | Ex-Officio | 5/9 | |
| Claire Burton | Vice-Chair of Governors | Parent Governor | Resources and Health and Safety | 2021-11-22 | Parent election | 2025-11-21 | 9/9 |
| Aaron Duke | Co-opted Governor | Finance and Resources, Pay | 2027-03-16 | Parent election | 2023-03-15 | 3/8 | |
| Paul Halliday | Pupil Premium | Co-opted Governor | Finance and Resources, Pay, Head Teacher Performance Management | 2021-09-23 | FGB | 2025-09-22 | 7/8 |
| Heather Pearce | Chair of Curriculum and Standards, Safeguarding, SEN and Inclusion | Co-opted Governor | Curriculum and Standards | 2023-03-25 | FGB | 2028-03-25 | 7/8 |
| Zara Breckell | Development and Training | Co-opted Governor | Resources | 2022-03-24 | FGB | 2026-03-23 | 5/8 |
| Ann Clover | Curriculum and Standards | Foundation Governor | Curriculum and Standards | 2023-02-03 | 2027-02-02 | 5/5 | |
| Lee Haynes | Parent Governor | Pay and Resources | 2023-02-09 | 2027-02-08 | 4/4 | ||
| Martin Hollingsworth | Co-opted Governor | 2023-07-06 | 2027-07-05 | 1/1 | |||
| Sarah Langridge | Foundation Governor | 2024-01-29 | 2028-01-28 |