Our Governors
Governors are members of a corporate body, who work together as one for the good of a school. The board of governors has a strategic role to play in the direction of the school. It has responsibility for determining the conduct of the school, its ethos, vision, planning and general development. We have an interest in getting the best for all children and work alongside the head teacher to make this happen. We are not involved in the day to day running of the school, which is the role of the head teacher, but you will see us around the school as we monitor and evaluate progress towards goals.
Our statutory duties include:-
- setting strategic direction, policies and objectives
- approving the school budget
- reviewing progress against the school's budget and objectives
- appointing, challenging and supporting the head teacher
Publication of Governor’s Details and Register of Interests
In the interests of transparency, all schools and academies should publish on their website, up to date details of the structure of the governing body and any committees, together with the names of their governors and their particular roles and responsibilities within that structure. This information is required for each governor who has served at any point over the past 12 months.
Structure of the Governing Body and Committees
The Chair of the Governing Body is: Mrs Joanna Lyons and the Vice Chair of the Governing Body is: Mr Peter Cunningham
The Governing Body’s structure and membership is outlined in the table below and within that structure it has the following committees:
Current Governing Body’s structure / membership and Pecuniary Interests:
| Forename | Surname | Position | Appointed by | Category | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter | Cunningham | peter.cunningham@cabinetoffice.gov.uk | Vice Chair | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | Co-opted | 2/10/2019 | 1/10/2023 |
| Sarah | Hollywood | Sarah.hollywood@newyorkprimaryschool.org | Elected by school staff | Staff | 10/6/2015 | 9/6/2023 | |
| Julie | Hubbard | julie.hubbard@newyorkprimaryschool.org | Appointed by GB/board | Co-opted | 2/10/2019 | 1/10/2023 | |
| Joanna | Lyons | joanna-lyons@outlook.com | Chair | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | Co-opted | 2/10/2019 | 1/10/2023 |
| Gareth | Rosbrook | gareth.rosbrook@newyorkprimaryschool.org | Vice Chair | Appointed by GB/board | Co-opted | 16/2/2022 | 15/2/2026 |
| Jill | Sapsford | Jill.sapsford@newyorkprimaryschool.org | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | Co-opted | 16/2/2022 | 15/2/2026 | |
| Jill | Shaw | jill.shaw@newyorkprimaryschool.org | Headteacher | N/A | Headteacher | 1/1/2016 | N/A |
| John | Spoors | johnspoors@btconnect.com | Appointed by GB/board | Co-opted | 12/2/2020 | 11/2/2024 | |
| Lucy | Wraight | lucy@lucyandduncan.com | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | Parent | 23/11/2022 | 22/11/2026 |
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS / OBSERVERS
| GOVERNOR | CATEGORY | Committee | TERM OF OFFICE START DATE | TERM OF OFFICE EXPIRY DATE | DATE STEPPED DOWN | GOVERNANCE ROLE IN ANY OTHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT | ANY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF MEMBERS IN THE SCHOOL OR WITHIN THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE | BUSINESS & PECUNIARY INTERESTS – refer to notes below | INDIRECT INTERESTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Burridge | Associate Member | Finance, Staffing, Pupil Premium, H&S and Premises | 04/07/2019 | 03/07/2021 | No | None | Company Director for PF Burridge and Sons who has previously been contracted to work in the school. | None |
