Meet the Governors
Welcome to our Governors section.
The governing body has a strategic role in the management of Shirland Primary and is responsible for ensuring the high standards of educational achievement. Governors are responsible for setting the strategic direction, ethos and vision of the school. The role of the governing body including monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the School Improvement Plan; overseeing the school's budget; appointing staff; setting standards for pupils' behaviour; reviewing policies to ensure the school's aims and objectives are met and to ensure that all pupils achieve their individual best.
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
Chair of Governors - Mr T Farndon
Headteacher - Miss L Vessey
Staff Governors
Mrs J Dolman
Parent Governors
Mrs A Price (SEND Governor)
Mrs R Dart
Mrs K Parsons
Co-opted Governors
Mr D Williamson (Vice Chair and Pupil Premium Governor)
Mrs C Forrest (Safeguarding Governor)
Mrs E Seals
Mrs D Hill
Clerk to Governors
Mrs N Leach
Governing Body Information
Headteacher | By virtue of their position |
Staff | Elected by school staff |
Parent | Elected by parents |
Trust- Appointed | Appointed by the Trust Board |
Co-opted | Appointed by the governing body |
Associate Member | Appointed by the governing body |