Governors

The Chair and Vice Chair are selected annually from within the Governing Body.

Governors are appointed / elected to the Governing Body for a period of four years.

The full governing body and the business and finance committe meets termly.

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Chowbent!

I am so pleased that you have taken the time to consider Chowbent for your child. We believe that we have a lot to offer your child and your family. As a governing body we recognise the fact that an effective school is one that engages with and welcomes parental support and involvement. We have recently refurbished a room in school to be used by our families and we have lots of exciting family events lined up. Our aim is to create an environment in which all children can develop to their full potential.  We want the children who come to Chowbent to be proud of their school and of themselves. Children at Chowbent are listened to and have an input into their education through school councils.

One of our key strengths is the pastoral care we give to our children. This was recognised by OFSTED who said “a current strength of provision is the care guidance, and support we give.”

On behalf of the governing body I warmly invite you to look around our school and talk to all our staff and children-they will give you an insight into what it is like to belong to Chowbent School. You will be assured of a warm Chowbent welcome from everyone at school.

As a mother of four I know that deciding which primary school to send your child to is one of the most important decisions that you will make. I hope you will consider, as I did, that Chowbent is the right school for your child.

I look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Mrs S. Heapy (Chair)

Instrument of Government as at 1st September 2022 until replaced

Meet The Governors

Mrs Susan Heapy

Chair of Governors

Date of appointment - 31/08/10

Term of office - June 2025 - June 2026

Co-opted Governor (elected by the governing body)

Member of Pay Committee 

Member of Business & Finance Committee

Specific Responsibility - Headteacher's Performance Management

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - None

Voting rights

Mrs Holly Dunsby-Hughes

Vice Chair of Governors 

Date of appointment - 23/09/20

Term of office - 11/03/25 - 10/03/29

LA Governor (elected by the LA and Governors)

Member of the Business & Finance Committee 

Member of Pay Committee 

Specific Responsibility - Headteacher's Performance Management, Looked After Children, Child Protection & Safeguarding, Vulnerable Children, Equality, Pupil Premium, Staff and Pupils Health & Wellbeing. 

Pecuniary & Personal Interests - None

Voting rights

Mr J Randle

Headteacher

Term of office - 01/09/2010 - ongoing

Specific Responsibility - Safeguarding Officer

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - The Perry Hall Multi Academy Trust (member of the board)

Voting rights

Mrs Vicki Wright

Date of appointment - 01/10/19

Term of office - 01/09/23 - 31/08/27

Staff Governor

Member of the Business & Finance Committee (Vice Chair) 

Specific Responsibility - Health & Safety

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - None

Voting rights

Mrs C Taylor 

Assistant Head 

Observer 

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

No voting rights

Miss Ruth Blakemore

Date of appointment - 01/01/15

Term of office - 08/11/22 - 07/11/26

Co-opted Governor (elected by the governing body)

Member of Pay Committee 

Specific Responsibility - SEND, Bullying

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Voting rights

Rev Lynne Readett

Date of appointment - 01/09/14

Term of office - 01/09/22 - 31/08/26

Foundation Governor (elected by Chowbent Chapel)

Specific Responsibility - Headteacher's Performance Management, Numeracy

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Voting rights

Mrs Jill Coles 

Date of appointment - 12/07/23

Term of office - 12/07/23 - 11/07/27

Ex-officio (elected by the Chapel)

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - friend of Delve into History owner.

voting rights

Mr Russell Kelly

Date of appointment - 10/10/24

Term of office - 10/10/24 - 09/10/28

Parent Governor (elected by parents)

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Voting Rights

Mrs Lorraine Pembroke

School Business Manager

In attendance at Business Meetings

No voting rights

Pecuniary & Personal Interests - Daughter is Director of Stolen Thread Theatre Company CiC

Mr Christopher Robinson

Term of office - 20/07/23 - 19/07/27

Retired 30/09/25

Mrs Joanne Kendal 

Term of office 13/03/17 to 27/10/24

Term ended has ended

Mrs Edwina Williams

Term of office 12/08/20 - 11/08/24

Term of office has ended 

Governing Body Structure 2025-2026