Who are the Governing Body?
The governing body is made up of parents, staff, local authority staff and people from the community. They are responsible for the overall work of Walter Halls Primary & Early Years School and for promoting high standards. The governing body are part of the leadership team supporting, challenging and acting as ambassadors for the children and families of Walter Halls. Table of current governors :
| Local Authority Governor |
Co-Opted Governor |
Parent Governor |
Staff Governor |
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James Sullivan Chair
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David Birch Curriculum Committee Chair Caroline Brookes Safeguarding and Inclusion Diana Clarke Curriculum Committee James Stephenson Pupil Premium and Finance and Personnel Committee Leslie Ayoola Finance and Personnel Committee Susie Roome KS2 Link Governor Neil Jones Maths Link
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Suzie Gordan English Kate Jones Finance & Personnel Committee Chair Tamsin Millns Curriculum Committee & Vice Chair
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Fiona Smith Y3 Teacher and Phase Leader Andrea Cox Y2 Teacher
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What do the governors do?
There is a leaflet on this page explaining the role of a school governor. Governors act as critical friends. Their role is often strategic and they also have certain statutory responsibilities. The Finance and Personnel Committee looks at the school budget, behaviour, safeguarding and matters of staffing structure and HR. The Curriculum committee looks at teaching and learning, the school development plan, pupil premium, outcomes for pupils, quality assurance and behaviour for learning. At full governors many things are discussed, the head teacher produces a report and things like staff performance reviews are considered. The governors also support the process of recruitment in school.
The governors also come into school to carry out visits. Below is a list of visits that have taken place so far this academic year:
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James Stephenson September 2018
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General catch up on the start of term. Visit in to school. |
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Suzie Roome
September 2018 |
Target Setting Discussion |
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Jim Fields Chair Fortnightly Visits / Meetings
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Head Teacher Catch Ups Attended Senior Staff Team Meeting New Governor Inductions
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When do the governors meet?
There is one full governors meeting and two sub-committee meetings every term. Link governors also make regular visits to the school to meet the children and staff. A calendar of the meetings is provided below. *Please note these are subject to occasional change.
Can I become a governor?
We are always pleased to hear from people interested in governing. For information on becoming a parent governor, please contact the Head Teacher or feel free to speak to any of the governors, who can be contacted via the school office.
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