Governors

‘God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.’ 1 Peter 4:10

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What is a Local Governing Board?

A school’s Local Governing Board is a corporate body. This means it has a legal existence separate from that of its individual members. It comprises both appointed and elected members, known as governors, who serve for a term of four years.

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The Local Governing Board works with the leadership team, providing support and appropriate challenge, to ensure that the school operates as effectively as possible.

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Ofsted acknowledges that the most successful schools demonstrate high standards of leadership and management – including that of the governing board.

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The role of the Local Governing Board

The Local Governing Board focuses on school-specific needs and ensures community engagement and accountability.

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It has four key functions:

• Direction: Ensure there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
• Performance: Hold executive leaders to account for the school’s educational performance, pupil outcomes and staff performance management.
• Expenditure: Have account of key variances to budget and responsibility for holding leaders accountable for pupil premium and sports premium spending.
• Stakeholders: Ensure the voices of stakeholders are heard.

‍Who can become a governor?

For a school to operate successfully, it requires a governing board with a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience.

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You must be aged 18 and over and do not need to be a parent. There is no requirement for you to have a formal understanding of the education system, just an enquiring mind, the ability to work as part of a team and the time to contribute and attend the half termly meetings.

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Above all else, we are looking for governors who share our values and have a passion for improving the lives of the children and young people we serve.

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As a governor, you will be able to:

• Draw on your professional and life experiences to inform discussion and decision making.
• Utilise and develop your skills in a board-level environment.
• Support and challenge the school to drive improvement for its whole community.

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Interested in becoming a governor?

Click below for further information and to get in touch.

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Find out more about the impact you could make by watching this short video from the charity, Governors for Schools.

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‘So it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.’ Romans 12:5

Who we are

Ian Renard (Chair) - Trust appointed Governor

Term of office: 16th December 2022 - 15th December 2026

Contact Address: Ian Renard, Chair of Governors, C/O St Chads C of E Primary School, Northolme Avenue, West Park LS16 5QR

Email: office@stchadsprimary.net

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Barbara Colledge (Ex-officio) -  (Foundation) Governor

Term of office: 2nd September 2024 - N/A

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Honor Byford - Trust appointed Governor

Term of office: 2nd September 2024 - 1st September 2028

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James Clarke - Trust appointed Governor

Term of office: 26th June 2023 - 25th June 2027

Responsibilities: Safeguarding

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Joanne Bridgeman - Co-opted Governor

Term of Office: 20th February 2026 - 19th February 2030

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Lizzy Pawson - Parent Governor

Term of office: 15th December 2023 - 14th December 2027

Responsibilities: SEND

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Kyle Dickerson - Parent Governor

Term of office: 19th March 2026 - 18th March 2030

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Hazel Nicholls - Staff Governor

Term of office: 26th March 2026 - 25th March 2030

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Gina Marsland (Headteacher) - Ex-officio Governor

Term of office: 8th January 2024 - N/A

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Stepped down in last 12 months:

Marc Fabri (Vice Chair) - Trust appointed governor Term of office: 9th February 2022 - 8th February 2026

Andrew Midgeley - Trust appointed governor Term of office: 13th September 2021 - 12th September 2025