Governors
Responsibilities and duties
What does a Governor do?
Our governing body is committed to making a positive contribution to the school and the education of our children.
Their primary role is to 'support and challenge', by working in close partnership with our school's leadership team, to promote continuous improvement in the school's performance and its future development.
Governor's have a responsibility to ensure that our children receive the best education possible, in a happy, safe and stimulating environment, making the best use of the available resources.
Why do we have Governors?
Not all schools have foundation governors, but because Saint James'; is a Church of England primary school, these representatives appointed by Saint James'; Church have an important role in our governing body.
Who can become a Governor?
We have parent governors, who are elected by their fellow parents and are vital to a governing body because they are able to relay the concerns and issues of most importance to our parents.
We also have governors who were appointed by the LA (Local Authority) and community representatives who are appointed by the incumbent governing body, and foundation governors.
Code of conduct
Governors follow an agreed set of standards to ensure they carry out their role with honesty and integrity.
Current Governors
Chair of Governors
Parent Governor
Vice Chair of Governors
Local Authority Governor
Head Teacher Governor
Headteacher Governor
Staff Governor
Staff Governor
Foundation Governors
Ex-Officio
Co-opted Governors
Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor
Co-opted Governor
Parent Governors
Parent Governor
Non-Governor roles
Associate Members
Rebecca Gardiner
Curriculum and Resources
Non-governing Committee Member
Ninette Rogers
Resource and Finance
Clerk to the Governors
Hayley Bach
Previous Governors
Damian Pratt
Co-opted Governor (First Appointed: 03/10/2019 Leaving Date: 16/12/2022)
Janet Barrett
Foundation Governor (First Appointed: 23/01/2020 Leaving Date: 09/01/2023
Nichola Halton
Co-opted Governor (First Appointed: 26/03/2019 Leaving Date: 25/01/2023)
John Zealander
Foundation Governor (First Appointed: 16/07/2020 Leaving Date: 03/12/2023)
Ann Clover
Foundation Governor (First Appointed: 03/02/2023 Leaving Date:20/12/2024)
Lee Haynes
Parent Governor (First Appointed: 09/02/2023 Leaving Date: 01/02/2025)
Governor information
Full summary
The table below can be scrolled horizontally to view the hidden fields:
| Name | Role | Type | Committee | Date appointed | Appointed by | Term ends | Meetings attended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Marsh | Headteacher Governor | Resources Curriculum | 2015-03-26 | Ex-Officio | 0000-00-01 | 11/11 | |
| Charlotte Hibberd | Staff Governor | Curriculum | 2021-07-15 | Staff election | 2025-07-14 | 7/8 | |
| Richard Gomer | Local Authority Governor | Curriculum and Resources | 2022-01-20 | Local Authority/FGB | 2026-01-19 | 5/8 | |
| Vicky Maunder | Ex-Officio | Curriculum | 2019-10-30 | Ex-Officio | 0000-00-01 | 3/8 | |
| Claire Burton | Chair of Governors | Parent Governor | Resources | 2021-11-22 | Parent election | 2025-11-21 | 6/8 |
| Aaron Duke | Co-opted Governor | Resources | 2027-03-16 | Parent election | 2023-03-15 | 3/8 | |
| Paul Halliday | Chair of Resources Committee | Co-opted Governor | Finance and Resources, Pay, Head Teacher Performance Management | 2021-09-23 | FGB | 2025-09-22 | 7/8 |
| Heather Pearce | Chair of Curriculum | Co-opted Governor | Curriculum | 2023-03-25 | FGB | 0000-03-25 | 8/8 |
| Zara Breckell | Development and Training | Co-opted Governor | Resources | 2022-03-24 | FGB | 2026-03-23 | 7/8 |
| Martin Hollingsworth | Co-opted Governor | Resources | 2023-07-06 | 2027-07-05 | 4/8 | ||
| Sarah Langridge | Foundation Governor | Curriculum | 2024-01-29 | 0000-01-28 | 6/8 | ||
| Emma Lofthouse | Vice Chair of Governors | Parent Governor | Curriculum | 2025-03-10 | 0000-03-09 | 5/5 | |
| Zoe Green | Foundation Governor | Resources | 2025-04-17 | 2027-04-16 | 2/2 |