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 meets termly, as do the sub-committees (Business & Finance Committee, Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee, Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee and Leadership & Management Committee)

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

Term of office - 16/09/2018 - 15/09/2022

Co-opted Governor (elected by the governing body)

Vice Chair and Member of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee

Chair and Member of Leadership & Management Committee

Member of Business and Finance Committee

Member of Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - Chair of PTFA at school

Attended 10 of 15 meetings up to 30th March 2021

Mr J Randle

Headteacher

Term of office - 01/09/2010 - ongoing

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Miss Vicki Glazebrook

Term of office - 01/10/19 - 30/09/23

Staff Governor

Member of the Attainment, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee 

Member of the Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare Committee 

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - None

Mr S Hodson

Deputy Head

Observer

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Mrs C Taylor 

Assistant Head 

Observer 

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Miss Ruth Blakemore

Term of office - 16/09/2018 - 15/09/2022

Co-opted Governor (elected by the governing body)

SEN & Disability Lead

Member of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee

Member of Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee

Member of Pay Committee 

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - none

Mrs Clare Myring

Term of office - 20/10/2021 - 19/10/2025

Co-opted Governor (elected by the governing body)

Vice Chair of Governors

Performance Management

Data Lead

Pupil Premium Lead

Chair & Member of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee

Vice Chair & Member of Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee

Member of the Leadership Committee 

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - step daughter of Rev. Lynn Readett

Mrs Susan Loudon

Term of office - 03/07/2020 - 02/07/2024

Foundation Governor (elected by Chowbent Chapel)

Ex-officio

Link Governor 

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - Charity trusteeship Chowbent Chapel

Rev Lynn Readett

Term of office - 01/09/2018 - 31/08/2022

Foundation Governor (elected by Chowbent Chapel)

Performance Management

Member of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - step mother of Mrs Clare Myring

Mrs Tracy Lamb

Term of office - 01/11/2021 - 31/10/2025

Parent Governor (elected by the parents)

Health & Safety Lead

Vulnerable Children Lead

Performance Management

Chair & Member of Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee

Member of Leadership & Management Committee

Chair of Business & Finance Committee

Member of the Leadership Committee

Member of the Pay Committee 

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - Parent Governor at Fred Longworth High School

Mrs Edwina Williams

Term of office - 12/08/2020 - 11/08/2024

Local Authority Governor (Elected by the LA)

Member of the Attainment, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - None

Mr Christopher Robinson

Term of office - 27/09/19 - 26/09/23

Parent Governor (elected by the parents)

Vice Chair of the Business & Finance Committee 

Pecuniary & Personal Interest - Member of the government economic service

Mrs Holly Dunsby-Hughes

Term of office - 23/09/20 - 22/09/24

Parent Governor (elected by the parents)

Staff and pupil wellbeing 

Member of the Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interests - None

Mrs Lorraine Pembroke 

Term of office 08/01/01 ongoing 

Clerk to the governors 

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

Mrs Joanne Kendal 

Term of office 13/03/17 ongoing 

Clerk to the Business and Finance Committee

Pecuniary & Personal Interests - None

Governing Body Structure 2021 – 2022

Committee Membership

Governors with Specific Responsibilities