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 states that the governing body shall consist of:

2 parent governors
1 local authority governor
1 staff governor
1 headteacher
7 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)

Meet the Governors

Sue Whitehead - Clerk to Governors
Khaline Banbury Governor – Co-Opted Responsibilities / Committees: SEND Governor, Child Protection Governor Date Appointed: 29th January 2024 Term of Office: 1 yr - ends 28th January 2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 4
Wendy Chant Governor – Head Teacher Responsibilities / Committees: Headteacher, Safeguarding Lead Date Appointed: 31st August 2004 Term of Office: na Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Staff Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 11
Ceri Gardiner Governor - Co-opted Responsibilities / Committees: Pre-School teacher, SLT Date Appointed: 23rd January 2023 Term of Office: 4 yrs – ends 22nd January 2027 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Staff Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 3
Kunal Kansara Governor - Parent Governor Responsibilities / Committees: Finance Committee, Pay Committee and Health & Safety Date Appointed: 15th November 2022 Term of Office: 4 yrs - ends 14th November 2026 Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: N/A
Jill Taylor Governor – Staff Responsibilities / Committees: Governor Date Appointed: 19th September 2023 Term of Office: 4 yrs – ends 18th September 2027 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year:
Alan Perkins Chair of Governors – Co-Opted Responsibilities / Committees: Finance Committee Chair, Community Date Appointed: 9th June 2019 Term of Office: 4 yrs – ends 8th June 2027 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 11
Ilona Quahe Governor - LA Responsibilities / Committees: Pupil Premium Governor, Date appointed: 13 July 2021 Term of Office: 4 yrs - ends 13 July 2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other Educational Institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 7