The governors are appointed in different ways: one is appointed by the LA; two are parent representatives; two are staff representatives, one of these being the headteacher and seven are co-opted governors.
Governors | Mrs C Parkin (Chair) Mrs E Djemil Mrs C Morgan Vacancy Vacancy |
Staff Governors | Mr I Rudgyard Mrs E Ribbans (Headteacher)* |
Remit & Structure of the Governing Body
The purpose of the governing board is to:
Provide confident, strategic leadership and to create robust accountability, oversight and assurance for educational and financial performance.
The 3 core functions of the governing board are:
• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
• Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
The Governing Body Shall Consist of:
2 Parent Governors
1 Staff Governor
1 Headteacher
5 Co-opted Governors
Mrs Claire Parkin Chair of Governors | ||
Appointed by: Governing Body | Date Appointed: 30/09/2019 | Term of Office: 4 Years |
Business Interests: Canterbury Christchurch Employee - Research coordinator Claire Parkin Interior Design - Business owner Kent Teaching Solutions - Agency Teacher |
Mr Iain Rudgyard |
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Appointed by: Staff |
Date Appointed:24/07/2019 |
Term of Office: 4 Years |
Business Interests: Assistant Head Teacher at Chartham Primary Position of Responsibility: Designated Training & Development Governor |
Mr Dean Jones |
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Appointed by: LA |
Date Appointed: 04/01/11 |
Term of Office: N/A |
Business Interests: Executive Head Teacher of St. Stephen’s Infant Sch. and Governor at St. Stephen’s Infant School
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