Meet the Governors
Governors 2022
Our Vision
We aim to be a proactive, visible and knowledgeable Governing Body that supports and challenges the leadership of the school to ensure the school continues to develop, improves and uses all resources effectively.
Full Governing Body Constitution:
Name | Position | Date of appointment | End of term of office |
Dr Mary Burtenshaw |
Chair of Governors, Co-opted Governor
| 27 Mar 2018 | 26 Mar 2022 |
Mr Andy Pettet |
Vice Chair of Governors, Local Authority Governor
| 01 Jan 2018 | 31 Dec 2022 |
Mr Ian Flowers |
Co-opted Governor
| 04 Jan 2017 | 26 Apr 2024 |
Cllr Linda Van den Hende |
Co-opted Governor
| 02 Apr 2019 | 01 Apr 2023 |
Mrs Kirsty Ellison |
Parent Governor
| 26 Mar 2020 | 25 Mar 2024 |
Mr Glen Hyde |
Parent Governor
| 17 Dec 2021 | 16 Dec 2025 |
Mrs Julie White |
Headteacher
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Ms Sylvia Neverson
| Staff Governor | 12 May 2022 | 11 May 2026 |
Ms Cathy Isbell
Mr Philip Smith
| Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor | 17 Nov 2022
17 Nov 2022 | 16 Nov 2026
16 Nov 2026 |
Mrs Susan Barnes |
Co-opted Governor
| 02 Apr 2019 | 01 Apr 2022 |
Mrs Claire Lakin |
Co- opted Governor
| 08 Jun 2022 | 17 Nov 2022 |
Committees
In accordance with the Governors’ Code of Conduct all Governors will attend one of the committees in addition to the full governing body meetings.
Resources Committee:
Name | Position | Roles |
Mr Andy Pettet | Vice Chair of Governors Chair of Resources Committee Local Authority Governor | Development and Liaison Governor, Whole school wellbeing |
Cllr Linda Van den Hende | Co-opted Governor Vice Chair of Resources Committee | Health and Safety, Sports Premium and OPAL |
Mrs Kirsty Ellison | Parent Governor | Budget recovery |
Mr Glen Hyde | Parent Governor | Pupil Premium, Language and Oracy |
Mrs J. White | Headteacher |
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Mrs N. Starns | School Business Manager |
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Teaching and Learning Committee:
Name | Position | Role |
Mr Ian Flowers | Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee | English and writing |
Mr Philip Smith | Vice Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee | Foundation Subjects |
Dr Mary Burtenshaw | Chair of Governors | SEND and EAL |
Ms Cathy Isbell | Co-opted Governor | Safeguarding and online safety |
Ms S. Neverson | Staff Governor | Foundation Subjects |
Mrs J. White | Headteacher |
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In accordance with the Governors Code of Conduct, Governors will undertake at least three formal and recorded visits to the school, these visits will be linked to the Governors lead area.
Additionally, as also detailed in the Code of Conduct, Governors will get to know the school well and involve ourselves in school activities.
Register of Interests:
(Last reviewed Nov 2022)
Name | Declaration of Interests |
Mr Andy Pettet | None |
Dr Mary Burtenshaw | Dr Burtenshaw is a local GP |
Cllr Linda Van den Hende | Cllr Van den Hende is a local Councillor |
Mr Ian Flowers | Spouse of apprentice TA Mrs Flowers |
Mrs Kirsty Ellison | Vice chair of Friends of Squirrels Heath Schools |
Mr Glen Hyde | Mr Hyde has children in the school |
Ms S Neverson | Member of Staff |
Mr Philip Smith | None |
Ms Cathy Isbell | None |
Mrs J White | Headteacher |
Mrs Claire Lakin | Owner of Nutkins Nursery |
Please see the current (2022/23) Governors Action Plan below:
Governor Attendance at Meetings
Governors Contact Details
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