Governors

The Governing Body

Welcome to the Governors page of Hanbury C.E. First School web-site.

On this page you will find information about the make-up and workings of the Governing Body.

Who are the Governors?

The Governing Body consists of a team of experienced and dedicated Governors with a wide range of skills and experience. They give of their time for free and are all committed to doing their best for the school and the children, staff and parents.

Hanbury C. of E.Governing Body consists of 12 governors:

* the Headteacher, Mr Payne

* one staff governor elected by the staff, Mrs Shaw

* two parent governors elected by the parents, Clare Hale and Natasha Tandy

* one governor appointed by the Local Authority, Ron Spencer

* two foundation governors appointed by the Diocese of Worcester,

Bridget Weaving and Jenny Jones

* five governors co-opted by the elected and appointed governors,

 Jenny Bottrill, Simon Skeyes, Mark Bishop, Milton Bowers, vacancy

The Governors are very well supported by the Clerk, Tracy Hogan.

What does the Governing Body do?

The Governing Body works with the Headteacher to develop the strategic direction of the school to ensure that the children at Hanbury get the best possible education and can develop well in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.

The Governing Body acts as a critical friend, giving support to the Head in leading the school and ensuring statutory duties are carried out. The day to day responsibility of running the school is the responsibility of the Headteacher and Leadership Team but the Governors have a role to ensure everything is done to the highest standard.

The Governing Body has a general responsibility for the conduct of the school with a view towards promoting high standards of achievement. It has many responsibilities including monitoring the school’s finances, appointing staff, reviewing performance management, setting targets, monitoring and reviewing policies and many more.

All Governors also belong to one of the smaller committees –i.e. Curriculum and Pastoral; Finance; Personnel; Premises and Health and Safety. These committees report back to the full governing body each term.

Each Governor has individual responsibilities such as monitoring a subject area or a year group. Reports are fed back to the Governing Body.

 

When do they meet?

Governors visit the school regularly, both formally and informally.

The committees meet at least once per term.

The full Governing Body meets twice in the Autumn term and at least once in the Spring and Summer term.

How can you contact the Governing Body?

The Chair of Governors, Jenny Bottrill, can be contacted via the clerk, Mrs Tracy Hogan by email office@hanbury.worcs.sch.uk or through the school office, 01527 821298

  • Mrs Jenny Bottrill

    Chair of Governors

  • Mrs Bridget Weaving

    Diocesan Representative

  • Mr Andrew Payne

    Headteacher

  • Mr Ron Spencer

    Vice Chair, Local Authority Governor

  • Mrs Jenny Jones

    Diocesan Governor

  • Mr Milton Bowers

    Co-opted Governor

  • Mr David Williams

    Co-opted Governor

  • Mr Simon Skeys

    Co-opted Governor

  • Mrs Claire Hale

    Parent Governor

  • Mrs Natasha Tandy

    Parent Governor

  • Mrs Antonia Shaw

    Staff Governor

  • Ms Tracy Hogan

    Clerk to the Governors