School Governors
The purpose of the Board of Governors is to oversee the success of the school. Every Board of Governors has these three core functions:
As leaders in a school with a Christian foundation, we are aware that the kind of leadership we are called to is one of service to the school community, in humilty and with strong resolve, just as a shepherd cares for every one of his flock. 'Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them – not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock' (1Pe 5:2-3).
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding school leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
As leaders in a school with a Christian foundation, we are aware that the kind of leadership we are called to is one of service to the school community, in humilty and with strong resolve, just as a shepherd cares for every one of his flock. 'Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them – not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock' (1Pe 5:2-3).
Who's who?
The governors represent a cross-selection of the local community, and there are various categories of governor which are explained briefly here:
- Parent (P) governors must be the parent of a child currently attending the school and are nominated and elected by other parents of children currently at the school.
- Staff (S) governors are nominated and elected by the staff of the school.
- Local Authority (LA) governors are nominated and approved by the Local Authority.
- Co-opted (C) governors are nominated by the school to be a representative of the local community.
- Foundation (F) governors represent the church and have particular care for the the School's Christian character, and ensuring the founding ethos of the school is incorporated into all aspects of the school's life.
Revd Adam J Beaumont (F)Adam was once a science teacher and is now the Vicar in Lacock. He also has a responsibility for the links between the Church of England and schools over a much wider area. Adam lives in the village and is a parent of one of Lacock's pupils. He is passionate about Jesus, building community, developing others to their full potential, and good food. Category: Foundation Governor appointed on 5.08.2015 by Bristol Diocese. Term of Office: 14.09.2023 Chair of Governors chair@lacockprimary.org Member of Education Committee Attendance: 2018 - 2019 - 6 FGB and 7 Committee Meetings. 2019 - 2020 - 2 FGB and 5 Committee Meetings. Liz Banister (C)Liz Banister grew up in Chippenham and returned to the area in 2000. Having taught science in secondary schools for many years, she now works as an educational consultant providing support for primary, secondary and special schools. This enables her to have time to enjoy travel, gardening and baking.
Category: Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body in 15.09.2015 Term of Office:13.09.2023 Chair of Education Committee Attendance: 2018 - 2019 - 5 FGB and 6 Committee Meetings. 2019 - 2020 - 2 FGB and 3 Committee Meetings Lyndie Clarkson (C)Category: Associate Governor
Appointed 8.10.19 Role: To advise the Governing Body with Marketing. Fiona Draper (F)Category: Foundation Governor appointed on 10.10.2017 by Bristol Diocese.
Term of Office: 19.10.2021 Member of Resources Committee Attendance: 2018 - 2019 - 4 FGB and 6 Committee Meetings. 2019 - 2020 - 2 FGB and 3 Committee Meeting. Stella Hanraads (C)Category: Associate Governor
Appointed: 4.12.19 Mike Chislett (C)
Category: Co-opted Governor appointed 8.10.19 Term of Office: 7.10 2023 Attendance: 2019 - 2020 - 1 FGB Meeting and 3 Committee Meetings |
Simon Winfield (C)Simon Winfield is a co-opted governor serving a second term as governor with the school. Both his sons have enjoyed their primary school education at Lacock school before moving onto senior school. Simon works within the information services sector and brings that experience and knowledge to the governing body. Category: Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body on 19.10.2018 Term of Office:18.10.2022 Vice Chair of Governors vicechair@lacockprimary.org Chair of Resources Committee Attendance: 2018 - 2019 - 6 FGB and 6 Committee Meetings. 2019 - 2020 - 2 FGB and 2 Committee Meeting Richard Hearn (Headteacher)The headteacher is an 'ex officio' governor - that is the role rather than the person is the governor and so there is no end date for the term of office. As headteacher is a member of all committees. Appointed 01.01.2013 Attendance: 2018 - 2019 - 6 FGB and 8 Committee Meetings. 2019 - 2020 - 2 FGB and 4 Committee Meeting Ann White and Ashleigh Whitbread (Joint/Shared S)ANN WHITE
Category: Staff Governor appointed by the Governing Body on 18.07.2018 Term of Office: 17.07.2022 Member of Education Committee Attendance: 2018 - 2019 - 3 FGB and 3 Committee Meetings. 2019 - 2020 - 2 FGB and 3 Committee Meetings to date ASHLEIGH WHITBREAD Category: Staff Governor appointed by the Governing Body on 18.07.2018 Term of Office: 17.07.2022 Member of Education Committee Attendance: 2018 - 2019 - 1 FGB and 4 Committee Meetings 2019 - 2020 - 1 FGB and 2 Committee Meetings to date Stuart Jackson (P)Category: Parent Governor appointed 20.07.2016
Term of Office: 19.07.2020 Member of Resources Committee Attendance: 2018 - 2019 - 4 FGB and 2 Committee Meetings. 2019 - 2020 - 1 FGB and 1 Committee Meeting. Nicola Burkinshaw (P)Category: Parent Governor appointed 18.07.2018
Term of Office: 17.07.2022 Member of Education Committee Attendance: 2018 - 2019 - 5 FGB and 6 Committee Meetings. 2019 - 2020 - 2 FGB and 4 Committee Meetings. |
GOVERNORS WHO SERVED ON THE FGB 2018/2019
Stella Hanraads - stepped down from FGB in December 2019
Appointed 26.03.2019
Attended 3 FGB Meetings in 2018/2019
Appointed as Associate Governor 4.12.19
Lyndie Clarkson - stepped down from FGB in October 2019
Appointed 17.12.2017
2018 - 2019 - Attended 5 FGB meetings.
Appointed 8.10.19 as Associate Governor - Marketing
Emily Parry stepped down in November 2018
Appointed 25.05.2016
Attended 1 Committee Meeting in 2018/2019
Clerk to the Board of Governors
Contact : clerk@lacockprimary.org
Register of Pecuniary/Business/Other Interests - 2019 - 2020
Richard Hearn is also Headteacher and therefore Ex-Officio Governor at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School.
Adam Beaumont is a member of the Bristol Diocese Board of Education.
The Governing Body has no other pecuniary, business or other interests
Richard Hearn is also Headteacher and therefore Ex-Officio Governor at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School.
Adam Beaumont is a member of the Bristol Diocese Board of Education.
The Governing Body has no other pecuniary, business or other interests