Our Governing Body
The Governing Body is responsible for providing a strategic framework for the school’s operation and development, for advising and supporting the Headteacher and staff, for monitoring and evaluating the school’s effectiveness and for providing accountability to parents and the broader local community.
The membership of the Governing Body is designed to provide a cross section of representation, skills and experience in order that the school can be successfully supported.
The Governing Body is responsible for providing a strategic framework for the school’s operation and development, for advising and supporting the Headteacher and staff, for monitoring and evaluating the school’s effectiveness and for providing accountability to parents and the broader local community. The membership of the Governing Body is designed to provide a cross-section of representation, skills and experience so that the school can be successfully supported, and they meet up every term for a Local Governing Body meeting.
| Our Governors | |
|---|---|
| Chair | Ms Jillian Cummings |
| Governing Body Members | |
| Parent Governor | Claire Bowden |
| Parent Governor | Steve Thompson |
| Trustee Governor | Ganiyat Bishi |
| Trustee Governor | Sharon Clark |
| Co-opted Governor | Mr James Ridd, Headteacher |
| Associate Governor | Laura Hudson, Deputy Headteacher |
| Clerk to the Governors | Joanna Staley |
Meeting Dates 2026-27
16th September 26
18th November 26
20th January 27
10th March 27
28th April 27
23rd June 27
All meetings are 4pm-6pm
Contacting the Governors
We regularly have vacancies for interested parties; details can be obtained from the Clerk to the Governors – Joanna.staley@leaftrust.co.uk
Anyone wishing to contact members of the Governing Body should do so via the school office on 01454 866766, where a message can be left for the Clerk or Chair.
Governor’s Terms of Office
- Parent Governor – 4 years
- LA Governor – 4 years
- Co-opted Governor – 3 years
- Staff Governor – 2 years
Pecuniary Interests
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests
Currently being updated.