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:
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
Adrian Cole Co-opted Governor Responsibilities / Committees: Chair of Governors, Resources, DRG 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) 100% |
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) 100% |
Louise Swift Staff Governor Responsibilities / Committees: School Improvement Committee Date Appointed: 01.09.2017 Appointed by: GB / Staff Vote Term of Office: 01.09.2021 - 31.08.2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Staff member Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 66% |
Paul Johnson Co-opted Governor Responsibilities / Committees: Resources, Pay Committee Date Appointed: 23.11.2021 Appointed by: GB Term of Office: 09.02.2022 - 08.02.2026 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 100% |
Joanna Lockhart Parent-Governor Responsibilities / Committees: School Improvement Committee, HT Performance Management Date Appointed: 12.02.2021 Appointed by: GB (No Parent Vote required) Term of Office: 12.02.2021 - 11.02.2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 80% |
John Butler
Parent Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: Resources
Date Appointed: 01.11.2021
Appointed by: GB (No parent vote required)
Term of Office: 01.11.2021 - 31.10.25
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 80%
Rev Teresa Townsend Foundation Ex-Officio Governor Responsibilities / Committees: School Improvement, HT Performance Management Safeguarding Governor Date Appointed: 023.05.2022 Appointed by: Diocese Term of Office: not set Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Governor at another school Governance roles in other educational institutions: Governor at another school Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 66% |
Mrs Rebecca Bailey Co-Opted Governor Responsibilities / Committees: School Improvement Date Appointed: 21.09.2022 Appointed by: GB Term of Office: 21.09.2022 - 20.09.2026 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 80% |
Barry Ruse
Parent Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: School Improvement Committee, Pay Committee
Date Appointed: 21st July 2022
Appointed by: Parental vote
Term of Office: 21.07.2022 - 20.07.2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 66%