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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)
 | 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 2020-2021 (FGB and Committee) 100% |
 | Susannah Thornely Foundation Governor - Vice Chair - Development & Training Governor Responsibilities / Committees: Resources, SEND, DRG, School Improvement 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 2020-2021 (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 2020-2021 (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 2020-2021 (FGB and Committee) 90% |
 | Adrian Cole Co-opted Governor Responsibilities / Committees: 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 2020-2021 (FGB and Committee) 100% |
Paul Johnson
Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: Resources
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 2020-2021 (FGB and Committee) 100%
Joanna Lockhart
Parent-Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: School Improvement Committee
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 2020-2021 (FGB and Committee): 100%
John Butler
Parent Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: School Improvement
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 2020-2021 (FGB and Committee) 100%
Foundation Vacancy Responsibilities / Committees: Full Governing Body Meetings Date Appointed: Appointed by: GB/Diocese Term of Office: not set Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Governance roles in other educational institutions: Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) |
Co-Opted Vacancy
Responsibilities / Committees: Full Governing Body Meetings
Date Appointed:
Appointed by: GB
Term of Office: not set
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee)
Parent Vacancy
Responsibilities / Committees: Full Governing Body Meetings
Date Appointed:
Appointed by: GB/Parental vote
Term of Office: not set
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee)