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. Term of Office: 14.09.2023 Chair of Governors chair@lacockprimary.org Member of Education Committee Attended 6 FGB and 7 Committee Meetings in 2018/2019 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 Attended 5 FGB meetings and 6 Committee Meetings in 2018/2019 Lyndie Clarkson (C)Category: Co-opted by the Govering Body appointed on 17.12.2017
Term of Office: 16.12.2021 Member of Resources Committee from May 2019 Attended 5 FGB Meetings in 2018/2019 Fiona Draper (F)Category: Foundation Governor appointed on 10.10.2017
Term of Office: 19.10.2021 Member of Resources Committee Attended 4 FGB Meetings and 6 Committee meetings in 2018/2019 Stella Hanraads (C)Category: Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Body on 26.03.2019
Term of Office: 25.03.2023 Member of Education Committee Attended 3 FGB Meetings in 2018/2019 |
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 Attended 5 FGB Meetings and 6 Committee Meetings in 2018/2019 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 01.01.2023 Attended 6 FGB Meetings and 8 Committee Meetings in 2018/2019 Richard is also Headteacher and a Governor at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School. 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 Attended 3 FGB Meetings and 3 Committee Meetings in 2018/2019 ASHLEIGH WHITBREAD Category: Staff Governor appointed by the Governing Body on 18.07.2018 Term of Office: 17.07.2022 Member of Education Committee Attended 1 FGB Meeting and 4 Committee Meetings in 2018/2019 Stuart Jackson (P)Category: Parent Governor appointed 20.07.2016
Term of Office: 19.07.2020 Member of Resources Committee Attended 4 FGB Meetings and 2 Committee Meetings in 2018/2019 Nicola Burkinshaw (P)Category: Parent Governor appointed 18.07.2018
Term of Office: 17.07.2022 Member of Education Committee Attended 5 FGB Meetings and 6 Committee Meetings in 2018/2019 |
GOVERNORS WHO SERVED ON THE FGB IN 2018/2019
Emily Parry stepped down in November 2018
Appointed 25.05.2016
Attended 1 Committee Meeting in 2018/2019
Emily Parry stepped down in November 2018
Appointed 25.05.2016
Attended 1 Committee Meeting in 2018/2019
Clerk to the Board of Governors - Julie Jamieson
Contact : clerk@lacockprimary.org
Register of Pecuniary and Business Interests 2018/19
Lacock School holds a register of Pecuniary and Business Interests which allows those governors who have interests which may conflict with their position on the Governing Body to declare them on an annual basis.
Currently the school has received confirmation from all governors that they do not hold pecuniary or business interests which may conflict with their duties as governors.
On being a governors at another school - 2018 - 2019
None of the Lacock School governors are a governor at another school.
Lacock School holds a register of Pecuniary and Business Interests which allows those governors who have interests which may conflict with their position on the Governing Body to declare them on an annual basis.
Currently the school has received confirmation from all governors that they do not hold pecuniary or business interests which may conflict with their duties as governors.
On being a governors at another school - 2018 - 2019
None of the Lacock School governors are a governor at another school.