The role of the Governing Body at
Glemsford Primary Academy
The key role of any Governing body is to work with the Headteacher to help the school improve. To achieve this the Governing body needs to understand what is great about the school and what could be improved upon. In addition to listening to external educational professionals, like Ofsted Inspectors or School Performance Advisors, the Governing body needs to understand the views of the school staff, the pupils, the parents, the community and other stakeholders that want the school to be the best it can be. At the heart of good Governance is the consideration of the impact on the children. The principal goal is ensuring a happy, healthy, fun learning environment where every child reaches his or her potential and enjoys the process of learning.
We welcome your comments and opinions and can be contacted by writing to Mrs Claire Martin Chair of the Governing body c/o Glemsford Primary Academy.
Claire Martin: Chair of the Governing Body and Resources Committee
Parent Governor
Term of Office:
Start: 01-01-2014
End: 31-12-2017
I have lived in the village for 43 years. I am married with two children. I have run a small business for 20 years. My son and I spent our primary years at Glemsford School and my daughter is currently thriving there now. I have witnessed many changes in the village over the years, one of them being the heart-warming transformation of Glemsford Primary Academy.
Pecuniary Interests: S Martin Builders, family member. The Land next to the schools field, owner. Hair Salon, owner.
Individual Responsibility:
Attendance
Safeguarding
Working Groups:
Resources
Headteacher’s Performance Review
Andy Samways: Chair of the Learning and Achievement Committee
Trust Governor
Term of Office:
Start: 04-03-2016
End: 29-02-2020
My role on the Samuel Ward Academy Trust Executive Team sees me lead the work of the Suffolk Borders Teaching Alliance. As a result, my time is dedicated to developing high quality training opportunities for teachers and school staff to promote the best teaching, learning and leadership for children in our locality. I have over twenty years’ experience in teaching and leading in education and have lived in this part of Suffolk since 2003.
Pecuniary Interests: None declared
Individual Responsibility:
English
Early Years
Working Group:
Learning and Achievement
Paul Cuthbert
Community Governor
Term of Office:
Start: 29-01-2016
End: 31-12-2017
I live in Glemsford with my wife and son and have lived in the local area for about 10 years. I work as the KS3 Mathematics lead at a local secondary school and therefore have good knowledge of education today especially the teaching of Mathematics. Since joining the governing body in 2014, I have been amazed by the progress the school has made and I'm excited by the fact my son will be joining the school soon.
Pecuniary Interests: None declared
Individual Responsibility:
Maths
Working Group:
Learning and Achievement
Jayne Stead
Staff Governor
Term of Office:
Start: 13-07-2015
End: 12-07-2019
I have lived in Glemsford since 1984 and I live with my husband and 2 grown-up daughters. Both attended Glemsford School and still have very found and happy memories of the school.
I have worked at the school since 1999 and have seen many changes within it. I believe the school is the strongest it has ever been and am very excited to be part of all the new up and coming adventures.
Pecuniary Interests: None declared
Individual Responsibility:
Health and Safety
Art
Working Group:
Learning and Achievement
Michael Humpherys
Co-opted Governor
Term of Office:
Start: 13-12-2016
End:
My wife and I have lived in the village for the last 5 years and apart from a 5 year spell in Tunbridge Wells we have lived in and around the Sudbury area for the last 45 years. I have been retired for the last 8 years or so. From leaving college I worked for various Architects and Consulting Engineers on the design of building services and more laterly in the Energy Supply industry.As part of my job I was elected to be the Senior Union Repreesentative for Prospect and it was my responsibility to engage in the duties regarding redundacy, wage negotiations and disiplinary procedures etc.
We have 4 grown up children and 9 grandchildren, the eldest of whom is now a primary school teacher. We spend a lot of time with the family and engage with their various activities in and out of school with the sporting and drama classes which take us back and forth to Kent and London.
I hope to bring the benifits of my experiences to the dedicated Board of Governers to help further the already great reputation of the school
Pecuniary Interests: None declared
Individual Responsibility:
Science
Working Group:
Resources
Rosie Kerr
Co-opted Governor
Term of Office:
Start: 13-12-2016
End:
Pecuniary Interests:
Individual Responsibility:
SEN, Pupil Premium, LAC
Working Group:
Learning and Achievement
Ken Turner
Community Governor
Term of Office:
Start: 13-12-2016
End:
Pecuniary Interests:
Individual Responsibility:
Working Group:
Resources
Lucy Bowman
Parent Governor
Term of Office:
Start: 31-01-2017
End:
I have lived in the village for nearly four years and have been so impressed with how the school has grown and changed.
I now have all three of my children at the school. I have previously worked in education and I have a broad range of skills. I look forward to supporting the school as it continues to thrive.
Pecuniary Interests:
Individual Responsibility:
English
Working Group:
Resources
Headteacher
Term of Office:
Start:
Working Groups:
Learning and Achievement
Resources
Past members:
Vincent Quattrucci 01-01-2014 to 31-01-2016
Louisa Stokes 01-01-2014 to 31-03-2016
Claire Kent 01-01-2014 to 14-12-2015
Nansi Flack 01-01-2015 to 30-04-2015
Kelly Sorrell 01-01-2015 to 21-07-2016
Amy Howe 04-06-2015 to 11-10-2016
Demi Willett 29-01-2016 to 07-12-2016
John Smith 21-03-2016 to 13-12-2016
Andrew Hammond 24-09-2015 to 31-03-2017
Rita Turner 17-05-2016 to 24-05-2017
Patrick Prigg 29/01/2016 to 20/07/2017
