Meet the Governors
Welcome to our Governors’ section.
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, committee responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
Chair of Governor’s Statement
It is a privilege to support and be part of Cropthorne with Charlton First School. It is a wonderful school and each time I visit I am delighted by the dedication of all of those who work and learn as part of the school community, the vibrancy of the displays and the enthusiasm and excited buzz, which is evident throughout the school.
As a Governing body, it is our responsibility to enable the school and each child to achieve their best and experience a wide range of opportunities to learn and grow. We do this by evaluating the policy and direction of the school, regularly observing practice and the children’s achievements, reviewing policy and meeting with members of staff.
Although we are all volunteers, we are committed to ensuring that the school meets its objectives and remains the wonderful place that it is for the future of each child who lives and learns in our community.
Please feel free to get in touch with me either through the school office or at local events, if you would like to discuss any feature of our school or are willing to help and support us in any way.
Mrs Hilary Harris
Chair of Governors
Cropthorne with Charlton C of E First School
Our School Governing Body
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.
School Governing Body
The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of:
4 parent governors
1 local authority governor
1 staff governor
1 headteacher
3 Foundation governors
3 co-opted governors
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
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)
Governance Handbook - Oct 2020 - see page 58 for "readily accessible"
Vacancy Parent Governor Responsibilities: Curriculum Committees: Premises Date Appointed: Term of Office: 4 Years Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Governance roles in other educational institutions: % of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and Committee)
Andrew Lawes Parent Governor Responsibilities: Curriculum Committees: None Date Appointed: 13/02/2023 Term of Office: 13/05/2023 - 13/02/2027 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None 100% of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and Committee) |
Vacancy Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Maths Committees: Finance & Personnel Date Appointed: Term of Office: Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Governance roles in other educational institutions: xxx of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and Committee)
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Ginny Getting Vice Chair - Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Safeguarding Committees: Finance & Personnel Date Appointed:01/07/2007 Term of Office: 19/07/2020 – 19/07/2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: PHHS 90% of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and Committee) |
Sarah Dangerfield Foundation Governor Committees: Collective Worship, School Discipline: Date Appointed:04/2016 Term of Office: 02/04/2021-02/05/25 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Fladbury First School Governance roles in other educational institutions: Fladbury First School 60% of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and Committee)
Hilary Harris Chair of Governors - Foundation Governor Responsibilities: SEN & RE Committees: Collective Worship, Hearing, Appeals: Date Appointed:09/07/2014 Term of Office: 06/04/2022-06/04/2026 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None 90% of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and Committee)
Sue Brown Co-opted Governor Committees: Finance & Personnel Date Appointed: 05/2002 Term of Office: 13/09/2022 – 13/09/2026 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None 90% of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and Committee)
Siannon Oates Staff Governor Committees: Standards, Policies & Curriculum Date Appointed: 09/05/2023 Term of Office: 09/05/2023 - 09/05/2027 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None 100% of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and Committee)
Damian Edge Parent Governor Responsibilities: Committees: SPCC Date Appointed: 28/09/21 Term of Office: 28/09/21 - 28/09/2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None 70% of meetings attended in year (FGB and Committee)
Ann-Marie Freeman Co-opted Governor Committees: Premises Date Appointed: 25/09/2017 Term of Office: 25/09/2021 – 25/09/2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None 100% of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and committee)
Vacancy LA appointed Governor Committees: SPCC & Appeals Date Appointed: Term of Office: 2 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other education institutions: None XX% of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and Committee)
Amanda Middleton Parent Governor Committees: SPCC Responsibilities: Pupil premium Date Appointed: 15/03/2021 Term of Office: 15/03/2021 - 15/03/2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other education instiitutions: None 70% of meetings attended in previous year (FGB and Committee)
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