Local Governing Body

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 of Governors)

Meet The Governors

Mrs Susan Heapy - Chair of Governors

• Date of appointment – 31/08/10
• Term of Office – June 2025– Ongoing
• 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 – March 2023 - Ongoing
• 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 - Staff Governor

• Date of appointment - 01/10/19
• Term of office - 01/09/23 - 31/08/27
• Member of the Business & Finance Committee (Vice Chair)
•  Specific Responsibility - Health & Safety
• Pecuniary & Personal Interest - None
• Voting rights

Mrs C Taylor - Deputy Head 

• Observer 
• Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none
• No voting rights

Miss Ruth Blakemore - Co-opted Governor 

• Date of appointment - 01/01/15
• Term of office - 08/11/22 - 07/11/26
• Member of Pay Committee 
• Specific Responsibility - SEND, Bullying
• Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none
• Voting rights

Rev Lynne Readett - Foundation Governor (elected by Chowbent Chapel)

• Date of appointment - 01/09/14
• Term of office - 01/09/22 - 31/08/26
• Specific Responsibility - Headteacher's Performance Management, Numeracy
• Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none
• Voting rights

Mrs Jill Coles - Ex-Officio (elected by the Chapel)

• Date of appointment - 12/07/23
• Term of office - 12/07/23 - 11/07/27
• Pecuniary & Personal Interest - friend of Delve into History owner.
• Voting rights

Mr Russell Kelly - Parent Governor (elected by parents)

• Date of appointment - 10/10/24
• Term of office - 10/10/24 - 09/10/28
• 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

 

Retired Governors:

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