Governors - Who we are & What we do
The governors are responsible for seeing that the school is run effectively and within the framework set by legislation and LA policies. We do not take detailed decisions about the day-to day management of the school. Specific duties would include setting and monitoring the budget, and appointing staff.
The Headteacher is responsible for organising and managing the school and its staff, and for taking day to day decisions, within the guidelines set by the governing body.
Governors are the largest volunteer force in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. The School Governors represent different aspects of the community.
As Governors we are interested in your view of the school and any improvements you would like to see take place.
The Governing Board of our school plays an important role in supporting the Headteacher, school staff and parents/carers.
Together with the Headteacher, the Governors help set the future direction for our school and decide how the school’s budget should be spent to facilitate this. Governors also make decisions on school policies, school development plans and performance targets.
Staff Governors:
A staff Governor can be any member of staff, teaching or support and is elected by other members of staff.
Foundation Governors:
As Fritchley Primary & Nursery is a church school, our Foundation Governors are appointed through our local church, St Mary’s.
Parent Governors:
Any parent/carer of a pupil at the school is eligible to stand for election as a Parent Governor for the school. Other parents/carers elect the Parent Governors.
Local Authority Governors:
Local Authority Governors are appointed by the Local Authority and can be from any walk of life, and not necessarily living in the area.
Associate Governors:
Associate members are appointed by the governing body to serve on one or more governing body committee. They may also attend full governing body meetings. They are not governors and therefore do not have a vote in governing body decisions, but may be given a vote on decision made by committees to which they are appointed.
Name
Position
Term
Committee
Mrs Frances James
Chair of Governors / Foundation Governor
Apr 2015 - Mar 2019
Teaching & Learning /
Admissions /
Strategic
Mr Robert Warren
Vice chair / Foundation Governor
Nov 2016 - Oct 2020
Teaching & Learning /
Strategic
Mrs Ruth Townsend
Foundation Governor
May 2017 - Apr 2021
Teaching & Learning
Mrs Gwen Roe
Foundation Governor
Oct 2020 - Sept 2024
Teaching & Learning /
Strategic
Mrs Katharine Heavens
Foundation Governor
Oct 2020 - Sept 2024
Resources
Mr Ian Whitehead
Foundation Governor
Oct 2019 - Sept 2023
Teaching & Learning
Mr Ian Smith
Local Authority Governor
Apr 2018 - Mar 2022
Resources
Chair of Resources
Mr Rober Chatwin
Foundation Governor
Oct 2019 - Sept 2023
Resources
Mr Richard Roberts
Parent Governor
Oct 2015 - Sept 2019
Resources
Ms Karin Baker
Headteacher / Ex-Officio
(Whilst in Post)
Strategic /
Resources /
Teaching & Learning /
Admissions
Miss Vanessa O’Shea
Staff Governor
Teaching
Oct 2017 - Sept 2021
Teaching & Learning
Mr Rob Moore
Clerk to Governors
Oct 2017 - Sept 2021
All elected or appointed governors are to serve for a period of four years. The chair and vice-chair are elected annually; currently the position of chair is filled by Frances James.
To contact the Governing Body, please enquire at the school office, or email
Mrs Frances James at F.James@fritchley.derbyshire.sch.uk