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 Mr Mike Humphreys Chair of the Governing body c/o Glemsford Primary Academy.
Michael Humphreys: Chair of the Governing Body and Resources Committee
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, Safeguarding
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
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
Rosie Kerr
Co-opted Governor
Term of Office:
Start: 13-12-2016
End:
I am married with two grown up children and I have lived in the village for 14 years. I work for another primary in the Trust as their SENCO and I am the SEND governor for the Academy.
I enjoy running and reading.
Pecuniary Interests: None declared
Individual Responsibility:
SEN, Pupil Premium, LAC
Headteacher
Term of Office:
Start: June 2017
End:
I have been the headteacher at Glemsford Primary Academy since June 2017 and I am passionate about making sure that every child that attends our fantastic school is able to reach their full potential and be successful. I have been a teacher since 2000 and had a range of roles but none as rewarding as being head at Glemsford. Outside of school, I live just outside Bury St Edmunds with my wife, twin boys and two cats. I am a very sporty person and am a keen cricketer and runner. As well as being a governor at Glemsford, I am also on the governing board for Burton End Academy.
Pecuniary Interests: None declared
Individual Responsibility:
All areas
David Harman
Parent Governor
Term of Office:
Start: 01-06-2018
End:
I have lived in the village since 2003 with my wife Trudy (who also works in our Nursery). We have 3 children who all attend GPA in years 6,4 and 2. I myself am a firm believer in village schools supplying a great education for the villagers and surrounding residents. In the 5 years we have been involved in the school I have seen many changes within, and can say I am proud to be part of what I believe to be one of the best primary schools in the area. With our great results and teaching staff we can only continue to move forwards.
Locally I coach an under 9's football team which one of my children also plays for, we enjoy spending time as a family and taking our dog out into our wonderful surrounding countryside.
Pecuniary Interests: Wife, works in the Early Years Nursery
Individual Responsibility: PE, RE and Online Safety
Rachel Fryer
Parent Governor
Term of Office:
Start: Sept 2018
End:
Pecuniary Interests: None declared
Individual Responsibility:
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
Ken Turner 13/12/2016 to 04/10/2017
Paul Cuthbert 29/01/2016 to 17/04/2018
Claire Martin 01/01/2014 to 01/06/2018
Lucy Bowman 31/01/2017 to 21/07/2017
