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Meet the Governors
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
We have also provided a Register of Governor Interests and an Annual Statement of Issues for your information.
The Governing Body
Full Governing Body
(Contact via office@longfleet.coastalpartnership.co.uk marked for the attention of Chair of Governors)
Teaching and Learning Committee:
Melanie Bright,(Chair), Stacey Coupland, Ashley Mace, Nigel Helm (HT), Louise Wilson, one vacancy
Resources Committee:
Neil Manson (Chair), Joe Curtis, David James, Nigel Helm (HT),
Inclusion and Pastoral Care:
Carley Adams (Chair), Joe Curtis, Helen Wallis, Nigel Helm (HT), Louise Wilson
Pay Committee:
David James (Chair), Joe Curtis and Neil Manson
Pupil Discipline & Exclusion:
3 eligible governors
Appeals:
3 eligible governors
Headteacher Performance Management:
Louise Wilson and Melanie Bright
Staff Disciplinary:
3 eligible governors
Staff Disciplinary Appeals:
3 eligible governors
| Specific Areas of Responsibility | Link Governor(s) |
|---|---|
| Health and Safety | David James |
| Inclusion/SEN | Joe Curtis |
| Safeguarding/PREVENT | Carley Adams |
| Finance | Neil Manson |
| EYFS and Key Stage 1 | Stacey Coupland |
| SIAMS/RE/Collective Worship | Melanie Bright |
| Pupil Premium | Helen Wallis |
| Maths | Louise Wilson |
| HR | Neil Manson |
| Data | Louise Wilson |
| Wider Curriculum | Louise Wilson |
| Literacy | Melanie Bright |
| Systems & Processes | David James |
| Equalities | Carley Adams |
| Staff and Pupil Wellbeing | Helen Wallis |
Who School Governors are
Governing bodies are made up of all sorts of people who contribute in many different and complementary ways.
Almost anyone can be a school governor, unless they are:
- under 18, or
- disqualified because of such things as bankruptcy and recent prison sentence
What Governors do
Governing bodies have a very wide range of powers and responsibilities. They include supporting the school in five key areas:
- employment of staff
- oversight of the curriculum
- use of financial resources
- welfare of pupils
- up-keep of the premises
In an effective governing body, governors make strategic decisions:
- set the framework for decision making by setting policy and budgeting to meet priorities;
- keep informed about what the school is doing to implement policy and what is happening to monitor and evaluate the quality of education experienced by the children;
- regularly evaluate their own performance and seek ways to become more effective
Governors at Longfleet:
- meet as a full governing body once a half term
- meet as a smaller committee (either ‘Teaching and Learning’ or ‘Resources’) once a half term
- may be linked to a specific area of school life e.g. Literacy, Maths, SEN, Boys, Collective Worship
- will often visit the school for a variety of different activities e.g. assemblies, celebrations, INSET days, walking tours of the school
Governors are NOT responsible for the day-to-day running of the school. This is the job of the Headteacher and staff.
If you would like to speak to the Chair of Governors please send a request via the school office. Governors will usually also be available on Parents Evenings.
Could You Be a Governor?
The governing body includes parents and professionals from all walks of life. If you think you would like to help the school evolve, the documents below give an introduction to the role and responsibilities of Governors.
More general information about being a governor can be found on these websites here:
Governors' Code of Conduct
Adopted by the Governors of Longfleet Primary School - September 2021
Business Ethics and Declaration of Interests
It is important that the governors and staff not only act impartially, but are also seen to act impartially. In May 1996 the Nolan Committee published a report on standards in public life as applicable to local public spending bodies, including schools. The report identified seven principles, which should be applied in public life. These are: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. One important means by which a school may demonstrate that it is applying these principles is by maintaining a Register of Business Interests.