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Being true to others and ourselves
Meet the Governors
Our School Governing Body
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.
School Governing Body
The instrument of government for Abbotts Ann CE Primary School states that the governing body shall consist of:
- 3 parent governors
- 2 foundation governors
- 1 local authority governor
- 1 staff governor
- 1 headteacher
- 3 co-opted governors
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- Set the aims and objectives for the school
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
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Nicholas Everett Chair of Governors Local Authority Governor Responsibilities / Committees: School Improvement Committee Date Appointed: 23.06.2018 Appointed by: GB Term of Office: 23.06.2018 - 22.06.2022 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 100% |
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James Douglas Vice-Chair, Parent-Governor Responsibilities / Committees: Resources Committee Date Appointed: 24.03.2017 Appointed by: GB (No Parent Vote required) Term of Office: 24.03.2017 - 23.03.2021 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): 80% |
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Katrina Dykes Foundation Governor Responsibilities / Committees: Resources Committee Date Appointed: 20.09.2016 Appointed by: GB / Ex-Officio Term of Office: 20.09.2016 - not set Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: Governor Clatford CE Primary School Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 30% |
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Susannah Thornely Foundation Governor - Development & Training Governor Responsibilities / Committees: Resources Committee, SEND Date Appointed: 12.11.2018 Appointed by: GB / Diocese Term of Office: 12.11.2018 - 11.11.2022 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 50% |
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Claire Vignaux Headteacher Responsibilities / Committees: Resources Committee, School Improvement Committee Date Appointed: 01.09.2020 Appointed by: GB / Ex-Officio Term of Office: not set Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) |
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Louise Swift Staff Governor Responsibilities / Committees: School Improvement Committee Date Appointed: 01.09.2017 Appointed by: GB / Staff Vote Term of Office: 01.09.2017 - 31.08.2021 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Staff member Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 100% |
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Alan Lees Co-opted Governor Responsibilities / Committees: School Improvement Committee Date Appointed: 13.11.2015 Appointed by: GB Term of Office: 13.11.2019 - 12.11.2023 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 80% |
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Adrian Cole Co-opted Governor Responsibilities / Committees: Date Appointed: 23.09.2020 Appointed by: GB Term of Office: 23.09.2020 - 22.09.2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) |
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Jane Wiggs Clerk Responsibilities / Committees: Full Governing Body Meetings Date Appointed: 01.01.2020 Appointed by: HCC/School/GB Term of Office: 01.01.202 - not set Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Staff member - Admin Officer Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) |