Message from the Co-Chairs of Governors, Miss Katherine Parsons and Mrs Clare Chaffe
As Co-Chairs of Governors, we are immensely proud of our school, where “children are inspired to learn” within a safe, happy, creative, and challenging environment. Here, children, staff, parents, and governors collaborate closely to create a thriving educational community, and we understand the importance of clear, open communication to ensure success.
We hope this website provides useful insights into life at Elloughton Primary School. However, we believe that communication goes beyond digital information—strong relationships between home and school are essential to a happy and successful educational journey. We are grateful for the support, cooperation, and active involvement of parents and the wider community, who play a vital role in our daily school life. As a Governing Body, we strive to ensure that each voice, however small, is valued and heard and that our school remains an integral part of the local community.
In our role as governors, we are committed to a range of responsibilities, from finance, policies, and premises management to supporting governance and staff appointments. Our priority is to ensure the longevity of our provision, financial stability, and collaboration with others so that every pupil has the opportunity to access a high-quality education. We are dedicated to the welfare, achievement, and continued success of all our children.
Thank you for visiting our website, and please feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Katherine Parsons and Clare Chaffe
As Co-Chairs of Governors, we are immensely proud of our school, where “children are inspired to learn” within a safe, happy, creative, and challenging environment. Here, children, staff, parents, and governors collaborate closely to create a thriving educational community, and we understand the importance of clear, open communication to ensure success.
We hope this website provides useful insights into life at Elloughton Primary School. However, we believe that communication goes beyond digital information—strong relationships between home and school are essential to a happy and successful educational journey. We are grateful for the support, cooperation, and active involvement of parents and the wider community, who play a vital role in our daily school life. As a Governing Body, we strive to ensure that each voice, however small, is valued and heard and that our school remains an integral part of the local community.
In our role as governors, we are committed to a range of responsibilities, from finance, policies, and premises management to supporting governance and staff appointments. Our priority is to ensure the longevity of our provision, financial stability, and collaboration with others so that every pupil has the opportunity to access a high-quality education. We are dedicated to the welfare, achievement, and continued success of all our children.
Thank you for visiting our website, and please feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Katherine Parsons and Clare Chaffe
The Governors:
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Miss Katherine Parsons
Mrs Clare Chaffe Mr David Nuttall Mrs Lesley Hemingway Mr David Rockett Mrs Alexandra Merriman Mrs Carole Fulstow Mrs Rebecca Brammall Mrs Jennifer Godfrey Mr James Fairbank Mrs Amanda Hall-Meill Mr Max Czech Jayne Drennan |
Co-opted Co-Chair of Governors
Co-opted Co-Chair of Governors Co-opted Vice Chair Local Authority Governor Parent Parent Headteacher Associate Member Staff Associate Member Co-opted Vice Chair Co-opted Governance Clerk |
The school Governor's Visits policy is shown on the link below:
Governor's Visit Guidance Policy Would you like to be a School Governor? We currently have one co-opted governor vacancy on the governing board, please click here to complete an application. form. Click below to find out more: Parent Election Information Booklet. |
More Information on the Elloughton Primary School Governing Body
Elloughton Primary School has a governing body which comprises members of the local community, parents, teachers, staff and representatives of the Local Education Authority.
The role of the school governor is demanding but very rewarding. The governing body is responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the Headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, we set the school's aims and policies.
The governing body has three main functions:
Specific duties of governors include:
Governors are not involved in making day to day operational decisions, as this is the role of the Headteacher and school leadership team.
How many governors are there?
The governing body consists of:
What are the different types of governors at Elloughton Primary School?
Parent - elected by the parents of children currently attending the school. Such governors must have a child at the school at the time of the election.
Staff - member of staff, who is representative of teaching and non-teaching staff
Local Authority - appointed by the Local Education Authority. Typically, these governors possess a specific and useful skill or are known for their community work and interest in education.
Headteacher - may choose to be a governor or opt to remain independent. Whichever is the case, the Headteacher has the right to attend all meetings of the governing body. . At Elloughton Primary School the Headteacher plays an active role in all meetings and committees.
Co-opted - appointed by the governing body, these governors may possess particular skills or come from a specific group within society such as the business community or the local community.
Associate – the governing body may appoint an associate although unlike the other governors, this is a non-voting role. At Elloughton Primary School, the Deputy Headteacher has been appointed as associate.
Governing Body meetings and committees
Our Governing Body meets formally at least 3 times a year, and additional meetings may be called if circumstances require. Minutes of these meetings are taken and access to these can be requested at the school office if required.
Governors are also invited to informal meetings and some staff meetings in order to be aware of current priorities and areas of development within school and education.
Many of the key duties of the Governing Body take place within committees, and these meet at least 3 times a year. Each governor is expected to sit on at least one committee, and these deal with:
The links below will show how the Governing Body is organised and committees are made up, the relevant business interests and any material interests arising from relationships between governor or governors and school staff. You will also be able to check attendance of Governors at meetings for the last year.
Elloughton Primary School - Governing Body, organisation and flow chart
Elloughton Primary School - Governors Details and Responsibilities
Governor Attendance for 2023/2024
Each governor also holds a “link” role where they take a lead on a given subject or area within the Governing Body. Examples include safeguarding, training, literacy, Maths, or science.
Governors are also expected to spend time in school with children and staff, be involved in educational visits, and other school events. The Governor Visits policy can be viewed by clicking the link Governor Visit Guidance Policy
Do you want to be a school governor?
There are no formal qualifications needed to become a school governor. The one essential requirement is an interest in, and commitment to, the education of children. Governors have to be over 18 years of age.
Governors are ordinary people, drawn from many areas of society. They need to be able to devote time to getting to know the school well and to be active and available in their support for it. Having common sense and a desire to serve the community are also important.
A comprehensive package of training and development is provided, including induction, support from experienced governors, training and information.
The role of the school governor is demanding but very rewarding. The governing body is responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the Headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, we set the school's aims and policies.
The governing body has three main functions:
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
- Oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
Specific duties of governors include:
- Monitoring progress with the school development plan
- Determining how the school's budget is spent
- The appointment of staff
- Forming policy on the school's curriculum
- Setting standards for pupils' behaviour and discipline
- Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
- Hearing appeals and grievances
Governors are not involved in making day to day operational decisions, as this is the role of the Headteacher and school leadership team.
How many governors are there?
The governing body consists of:
- 1 Headteacher,
- 1 Co-Chair of governors,
- 2 Parent governors;
- 1 Local Authority governor;
- 1 Staff governor;
- 6 Co-opted governors;
- 2 Associate governor, non voting role.
What are the different types of governors at Elloughton Primary School?
Parent - elected by the parents of children currently attending the school. Such governors must have a child at the school at the time of the election.
Staff - member of staff, who is representative of teaching and non-teaching staff
Local Authority - appointed by the Local Education Authority. Typically, these governors possess a specific and useful skill or are known for their community work and interest in education.
Headteacher - may choose to be a governor or opt to remain independent. Whichever is the case, the Headteacher has the right to attend all meetings of the governing body. . At Elloughton Primary School the Headteacher plays an active role in all meetings and committees.
Co-opted - appointed by the governing body, these governors may possess particular skills or come from a specific group within society such as the business community or the local community.
Associate – the governing body may appoint an associate although unlike the other governors, this is a non-voting role. At Elloughton Primary School, the Deputy Headteacher has been appointed as associate.
Governing Body meetings and committees
Our Governing Body meets formally at least 3 times a year, and additional meetings may be called if circumstances require. Minutes of these meetings are taken and access to these can be requested at the school office if required.
Governors are also invited to informal meetings and some staff meetings in order to be aware of current priorities and areas of development within school and education.
Many of the key duties of the Governing Body take place within committees, and these meet at least 3 times a year. Each governor is expected to sit on at least one committee, and these deal with:
- Pupil Standards and Development,
- Leadership and Management.
- Performance review;
- Personnel, discipline and appointments;
- Complaints;
- Pupil discipline; and Appeals
The links below will show how the Governing Body is organised and committees are made up, the relevant business interests and any material interests arising from relationships between governor or governors and school staff. You will also be able to check attendance of Governors at meetings for the last year.
Elloughton Primary School - Governing Body, organisation and flow chart
Elloughton Primary School - Governors Details and Responsibilities
Governor Attendance for 2023/2024
Each governor also holds a “link” role where they take a lead on a given subject or area within the Governing Body. Examples include safeguarding, training, literacy, Maths, or science.
Governors are also expected to spend time in school with children and staff, be involved in educational visits, and other school events. The Governor Visits policy can be viewed by clicking the link Governor Visit Guidance Policy
Do you want to be a school governor?
There are no formal qualifications needed to become a school governor. The one essential requirement is an interest in, and commitment to, the education of children. Governors have to be over 18 years of age.
Governors are ordinary people, drawn from many areas of society. They need to be able to devote time to getting to know the school well and to be active and available in their support for it. Having common sense and a desire to serve the community are also important.
A comprehensive package of training and development is provided, including induction, support from experienced governors, training and information.
