Governing Body

GOVERNORS

CHAIR PERSON

Jane Tomlinson (Interim Chair)

 

PRINCIPAL

Laura Jones

 

PARENT GOVERNORS

Rhiannon Cassidy

 

STAFF GOVERNORS

Laura Jones - Ex-officio by virtue of office as Principal 

Thomas Vanstone

 

CO-OPTED GOVERNORS

Anthony Noden - Appointed 13/02/2024

James Pratt - Appointed 13/02/2025

Anne Stockton - Appointed 23/05/2024

 

CLERK

Lisa Benskin

 

RESIGNED

Will Spilsbury - Resigned 05/02/2024

Karen Gilbert - Resigned 08/10/2024

Paul Stooddard - Resgined 21/11/2024

 

 

As a school we recognise that a diversity of thought, voices and perspectives is essential to good governance and the effective running of any organisation. We regularly collect diversity information from our governors and, depending on current data, can use this to: 

  • target recruitment to address gaps in experience and diversity 
  • develop and adapt board practices to ensure full participation 
  • prioritise training and awareness-raising in identified areas 
  • address potential ‘blind spots’ through seeking wider advice and perspectives on current and upcoming opportunities, challenges and risks 

However, we are unable to publish this information as it would mean that individual members of our governing body are identifiable. 

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