The Local Governing Committee

Local governance matters in our Trust. It is what ensures our schools are rooted in their communities. For children, staff, and schools to flourish and succeed, governance at all levels of the Trust must be highly effective. 

Our governors work closely with staff to help children achieve their full potential in a happy, caring environment. Local governing committees collaborate with the Headteacher and senior leaders to ensure the school is running effectively and in the best interests of all pupils. 

Our governors are representatives of all the key groups involved in our school – parents, staff, the local community, the Trust, and the Church. Some governors are appointed, while others are elected, ensuring a wide range of voices and perspectives are included. 

Governors come from diverse backgrounds and bring with them a variety of skills that support the school’s strategic leadership. They work in partnership with the Headteacher and Rise Multi Academy Trust to guide and shape the direction of the school. 

As part of the wider Trust board, our governors have delegated responsibilities which include: 

• Promoting high standards of educational achievement 

• Monitor targets and progress 

• Monitor that schools are working to their vision and values 

• Ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are able to thrive  

 

More information about the governance of Rise Multi-Academy Trust can be found here.

Who are our Governors?

Mr Peter Massey	Co-Opted Governor Appointed 31.12.2020
Mrs Angela Shepherd	Parent Governor Appointed 16.10.2022
Mrs Kate Clamp	Parent Governor Appointed 02.05.2023
Miss Lauren Galpin	Pupil Premium Link Governor Staff Governor Appointed 02.02.2021
Mark Eydman	Clerk to Governors
Mr Phil Poynton	Associate Member Assistant Head to the Junior School Appointed by virtue of post held in school

 

You may contact the Chair of Governors, Mr Stephen Taylor, via the school office. Please mark any correspondence clearly for Mr Taylor’s attention and the office will make sure it is forwarded to him immediately.

Register of Financial and Business Interests - Reviewed Sept. 2023

All School Governors are required to declare any interests they may have, which may result in a conflict of interests when decisions are being made by the Governing Committee.  This includes: ownership of a company or organisation which may supply goods or services to the school, a close relationship with someone who may provide goods or services to the school, a close relationship with someone who is employed by the school, or being a Governor or staff member at another school.

The following interests have been declared by our Governors:

Mr Stephen Taylor – South Derbyshire District Councillor and Woodville Parish Councillor

 

Meeting Attendance 22-23
Name	Role	15.02.23	29.03.23	03.05.23
Stephen Taylor	Chair	Present	Present	Present
Blossom Thompson	Foundation	Present	Present	Present
Claudette Banks	Co-Opted	Present	Present	Present
Malcolm Gee	Co-Opted	Present	Present	Present
Angela Shepherd	Parent	Present	Present	Present
Lauren Galpin	Staff	Present	Present	Present
Wayne Simmons(Resigned)	Associate	Present	Present	Present
Phil Poynton	Associate	Present	Present	Present
Jo Westaby	EHT		Present	Present
Kate Clamp	Co-Opted		Present	Present
Nicola Cornell (Resigned)	Co-Opted		Present	Present
Peter Massey	Co-Opted	Present		Present