Welcome to our Governors' section. 

Our Governing board is made up of a team of volunteers who work collaboratively with the Headteacher and other school leaders. They play a vital role in ensuring that the best possible education is provided for our children. They are vision setters and strategic decision makers. They meet at least 3 times a half term and the Chair of Governors- Mr Mann visits the school weekly. 

Our School Governing board is made up of

• 1 x parent governor
• 1 x local authority governor
• 1 x staff governor
• 1 x Headteacher
• 1 x Senior Leader representative- observer
• 1 x co-opted governors
• SBM attends Finance committee

Roles of the Governing Board

• 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)

Kelly Rands -  Chair of Governors 

Responsibilities : SEN, Early Years, Music, Safeguarding Governor

Committees : Curriculum and Finance

Date appointed : September 2016

Appointed by: Governing Board

Term of office : 27.9.2026

Business/Personal and Pecuniary interests : None

Governance roles in other educational institutional : None

Meetings attended in previous academic year : 7

Adrian Mann

Vice Chair of Governors, Chair of Curriculum and Pupil Related

Responsibilities/Committees: -  Computing, Website, Attendance, Link Governor, Behaviour and Anti Bullying,  PE, Attendance and Health and Safety

Date appointed September 2016

Appointed By:- Local Authority

Term of office : 1.9.2025

Business/Personal and Pecuniary interests:- None

Governance roles in other educational institutional :- None

Meetings attended in previous academic year. 11

Headteacher

Rachel Anderson

Responsibilities/Committees:- Sits on all committees

Date appointed September 2016

Appointed by: Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher

Term of office : 1.9.2025

Business/Personal and Pecuniary interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutional:- None

Meetings attended in previous academic year:- 12

Helen Arnold - Staff Governor

Responsibilities : Assessment,  Literacy, Phonics, PPG, MFL and RE, Vice chair of Curriculum

Committees : Curriculum and Finance

Date appointed: Sept 2017

Appointed by: Governing Body

Term of office : 21.9.2025

Business/Personal and Pecuniary interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutional : None

Meetings attended in previous academic year :- 11

Julie Hewitt

Responsibilities -  Chair of Finance Year 3, Art, DT, School Council and Diversity, Grant funding and Applications

Committees - Finance and Curriculum

Date appointed:- November 2021

Appointed by: Governing Body

Term of Office:- November 2025

Business / Personal and pecuniary Interests:- None

Governance Roles in other Educational Institutions:-None

Meetings Attended in previous academic year:- Not applicable 

Liz Standen - Parent Governor

Responsibilities : Science, PSHE

Committees : Curriculum and Finance

Date appointed: June 2023

Appointed by: Governing Body

Term of office : June .2027

Business/Personal and Pecuniary interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutional : None

Meetings attended in previous academic year :- 3