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.
Chair of Governors chair@lacockprimary.org Member of Education Committee Term of office ends: 16/09/2019 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.
Chair of Education Committee Term of office ends: 16/09/2019 Lyndie Clarkson (C)Member of Resources Committee
Term of office ends: 07/12/2021 Fiona Draper (F)Member of Resources Committee
Term of office ends: 10/10/2021 Stella Hanraads (C)
Term of office ends: 25/03/2023
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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. Vice Chair of Governors vicechair@lacockprimary.org Chair of Resources Committee Term of office ends: 09/10/2022 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. Ann White and Ashleigh Whitbread (S)Member of Education Committee
Term of office ends: 18/07/2022 Stuart Jackson (P)Member of Resources Committee
Term of office ends: 19/07/2020 Nicola Burkinshaw (P)
Member of Education Committee
Term of office ends: 17/07/2022 |
Clerk to the Board of Governors - Sheila Gardner
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
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
None of the Lacock School governors are a governor at another school.