The Governors are responsible for the conduct of the school, and for promoting high standards. We aim to ensure that your children are attending a successful school which supports their wellbeing and provides them with a good education. We set the strategic direction of the school, we challenge and support by monitoring, reviewing and evaluating and we ensure accountability by working with the Headteacher regarding the school’s performance.
The main work of the Governing Body is carried out through three main committees: Finance & Premises, Pupil and Curriculum and Personnel. The Full Governing Body meets once per term as do each of the Committees. During these meetings the many policies which relate to all aspects of the life and work of the school are discussed and agreed. We also discuss, approve and monitor the School Development Plan - the ‘working document’ which tells us what is happening now and sets out our plans for the future. The Headteacher keeps us very well informed about all aspects of school life. We also visit the school on a regular basis.
The Governing Body is responsible for the appointment and performance management of the Headteacher who, in turn, is responsible for the implementation of the policies and the day to day running of the school, including managing all the staff.
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Name |
Category |
Appointed by |
Term of Office starts |
Term of Office ends |
Committee | Positions of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mrs Stacey Holden |
Foundation |
Parochial Church Council |
10.10.2019 |
9.10.2023 |
SEND Curriculum Assessment Sports Premium |
|
|
Mrs Annette Hurst |
Foundation |
Diocesan Board of Education |
7.3.2019 |
6.3.2023 |
SEND PSHE/Citizenship RE |
|
|
Mrs Sarah McNamara |
Foundation |
Ex-officio |
25.3.2019 |
24.03.2023 |
Finance |
Chair of Governors Safeguarding PSHE/Citizenship RE HT Performance Management |
|
Dr Alison Taylor |
Foundation |
Diocesan Board of Education |
10.10.2019 |
09.10.2023 |
Personnel Matters HT Performance Management Complaints |
|
|
Mrs Elizabeth Millard |
Foundation |
Diocesan Board of Education |
27.09.2019 |
26.09.2023 |
Pupil Premium Looked After Children Curriculum Assessment |
|
|
Miss Kelly Hodkinson |
Parent |
Parent Election |
11.7.2018 |
10.7.2021 |
Curriculum Assessment HT Performance Management |
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Mr Mark Clayden |
Foundation |
Parochial Church Council |
10.10.2019 |
09.10.2023 |
Finance |
Data Protection Health & Safety |
|
Mrs Ruth Santos-Brien |
Local Authority |
Essex County Council |
10.10.2018 |
9.10.2022 |
Finance |
Attendance (including Absence and Exclusions) Behaviour Bullying (including Homophobic, Racist and Gender incidents) Medical Needs |
|
Mr Andrew Sime |
Staff |
Staff Election |
18.4.2018 |
17.04.2021 |
Finance |
Website Staff Wellbeing |
|
Mrs Sarah Meares |
Head Teacher |
Ex-officio |
1.9.2019 |
|
There is currently a vacancy awaiting the appointment of a new Vicar for Terling. Sarah McNamara is covering the role in the interim.
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Name |
Category |
Appointed by |
Term of Office Ended |
Committee membership |
Positions of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Claire Franklin | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | September 2019 |
Pupil and Curriculum Personnel Pay Finance and Premises |
Chair of Governors Spelling/Most able |
| Ms Sarah Day | Foundation | Parochial Church Council | October 2019 | Finance and Premises Pay | Pupil Premium/Sport Premium/SEN |
| Mrs Janice Ovenden | Foundation | Parochial Church Council | September 2020 |
Pupil and Curriculum (Chair) Pay Finance and Premises |
Behaviour Reading Quality of Teaching |
| Mrs Jeanne MacWillson | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | October 2020 |
Finance and Premises Pay (Chair) |
Mathematics Data |
| Mr Brett O'Donoghue | Parent | Parent Election | June 2021 | ||
| Mr Richard Sargeant | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | November 2021 |
Personnel Pay Appeals |
Science Computing - Website |
Whilst we are very pleased to receive your views and suggestions, any matters regarding your own children or the day to day running of the school must be addressed to the Class Teachers in the first instance. If there are any issues that can’t be resolved please then talk to the Headteacher. If you need to contact us Miss Wright, the Clerk to the Governors, will pass on any emails or letters.
