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Governors

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.

Our Governing Body helps our school run more effectively and ensures that the views of parents, staff, and the local community, KCC and the Church are properly represented.

About the Governing Body

We run a Circle model with no committees and all governors attend the FGB meetings, which are held seven times a year.  Parent Governors are elected.  Staff Governors, Local Authority Governors, Co-opted Governors and Foundation Governors are all appointed. 

The Governing body is responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the Head Teacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, the Governors set the school’s aims and policies.

The role of the governing body is a strategic one. Its key functions are:

  • To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.

  • To ensure accountability for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.

  • Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives.

  • To oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure value for money.

  • To support and challenge and undertake the role of ‘critical friend’.

They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:

  • Determining how the school’s budget is spent.

  • The appointment of school leaders.

  • Hearing appeals and grievances.

  • Forming policy on the school’s curriculum and other activities.

  • Setting standards for pupils’ behaviour and discipline.

  • Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe.

All communications should be addressed to the Clerk to the Governors, Mrs F Sharp. 

Contact: frances.sharp@theeducationpeople.org       

 

There are 10 people who make up the Governing Body of Egerton Church of England Primary School.  They are current parents, representatives of the local authority, foundation members, co-opted members and school staff.

The governors of Egerton Church of England Primary School believe it is important that boards reflect the diversity of the school communities they serve.  Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for staff and young people.

For more information or to contact a Governor, please contact the school office.

Meet our Governors

Mr Ed Schryver

Chair of Governors - Co-opted Governor

Date Appointed: 14.10.2021

Responsibilities: Finance, Headteacher Performance Review, Health and Safety, Art, Music

Term of Office: 14.10.2021 - 13.10.2025

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in the previous academic year, 2022-2023 : 7 of 7

 

Mrs Beth Foxford 

Vice-Chair - Co-opted Governor

Date Appointed: 24.03.2022

Responsibilities: SEND, English, History

Term of Office: 24.03.2022 - 23.03.2026

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Chair of the Friends of Egerton (PTA)

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in the previous academic year, 2022-2023: 7 of 7

 

Rev Sandra Marsh

Ex-Officio Governor

Date Appointed: 21.09.2022

Responsibilities: Ex-Officio

Term of Office: 21.09.2022 - 

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: Charing School & Pluckley School

Meetings attended in the previous academic year,2022-2023: 2 of 7

 

Ms Sue Neame

Authority Governor

Date Appointed: 06.07.2022

Responsibilities: Headteacher Performance Review, Pupil Premium, Sports Premium, PE, Geography

Term of Office: 06.07.2022 - 05.07.2026

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in the previous academic year,2022-2023: 6 of 7

 

Mr Phil Brabbins

Parent Governor

Date Appointed: 15.10.2022

Responsibilities: DT, French

Term of Office: 15.10.2022 - 14.10.2026

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in the previous academic year, 2022-2023: 5 of 5

 

Mr Tom Maher

Parent Governor

Date appointed: 13.11.2023

Responsibilities: Health & Safety Governor

Term of Office: 13.11.2023 - 12.11.2027

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in the previous academic year: 0 of 0

 

Mr Dan Langford

Staff Governor

Date Appointed: 02.12.2020

Responsibilities: Wellbeing, Training and Development

Term of Office: 02.12.2020 - 01.12.2024

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Teacher in school

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in the previous academic year, 2022-2023: 6 of 7

 

Mrs Julia Head

Headteacher

Date Appointed: 01.09.2017

Responsibilities: Headteacher

Term of Office: 01.09.2017 - 

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Headteacher

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in the previous academic year, 2022-2023: 7 of 7

 

Clerk to the Governing Body: Francis Sharp

Our School Business Manager, Mrs Sue Hubbard attends Full Governing Body meetings regularly as an observer.

 

Previous Governors 

Name: Elaine Narborough

Position: Co-opted Governor

Date appointed: 27.03.2024

Term of Office: end date 26.03.2028 (resigned 14.10.24)

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Meetings attended in the previous academic year: 0 of 0

 

Name: Sarah Gilbert

Position: Foundation Governor

Date appointed: 14.10.20

Term of Office: end date 13.10.24

Business. Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings Attended 2022/23: 6 of 7

 

Name: Nick Leggat

Position: Parent Governor

Date Appointed: 15.10.22

Term of Office: end date 14.10.26 (Resigned 20.07.23)

Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None

Meetings Attended 2022/23: 6 of 6

 

Name: Nick Fox

Position: Co-opted Governor

Date Appointed: 20.05.22

Term of Office: end date 19.05.26 (Resigned 20.07.23)

Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Retail Manager Tesco Stores PLC

Meetings Attended 2022/23: 6 of 7