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 2015 until replaced
Type of Governor |
Number |
Co-opted |
3 |
Parent |
4 |
Staff |
1 |
Headteacher |
1 |
Local Authority |
1 |
Foundation |
1 |
Foundation Ex-officio |
1 |
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
Governing Body Structure 2021 – 2022
Committee Membership
Leadership & Management | Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment |
Mrs Susan Heapy – Chair of Governors | Mrs Susan Heapy – Vice Chair |
Mrs Clare Myring – Chair of Attainment, Teaching, Learning & Assessment | Miss Ruth Blakemore |
Mrs Tracy Lamb – Chair of Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare | Mr James Randle |
Mr James Randle - Headteacher | Rev. Lynn Readett |
| Mrs Clare Myring – Chair |
| Miss Vicki Glazebrook |
| Mrs Edwina Williams |
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|
Pay Committee | Business & Finance |
Miss Ruth Blakemore | Mrs Susan Heapy |
Mrs Susan Heapy | Mr James Randle |
Mrs Tracy Lamb | Mrs Tracy Lamb – Chair |
Mrs Holly Dunsby-Hughes | Mr Chris Robinson – Vice Chair |
Mr James Randle (Advisor) | Mrs Susan Loudon |
| Miss Vicki Glazebrook |
|
|
Ad-Hoc Committees |
|
1. Pupil Discipline (Exclusions) Committee | Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare |
2. General Complaints Panel | Mrs Tracy Lamb – Chair |
3. Staff Dismissal/Grievance/Appeals Panel | Mrs Clare Myring – Vice Chair |
Alphabetical order when required | Mr James Randle |
| Miss Ruth Blakemore |
| Mrs Susan Heapy |
| Miss Vicki Glazebrook |
Chair & Vice of each committees is elected at the first meeting in the autumn term | Mrs Holly Dunsby-Hughes |
Governors with Specific Responsibilities
Responsibility | Governor(s) |
Chair of Governors | Mrs Susan Heapy |
Vice Chair of Governors | Mrs Clare Myring |
Headteacher’s Performance Management Review Governors | Mrs Tracy Lamb, Mrs Clare Myring, Rev. Lynn Readett |
SEND | Miss Ruth Blakemore |
Bullying | Miss Ruth Blakemore |
Looked After Children’s Champion (LAC) | Mrs Tracy Lamb |
Child Protection & Safeguarding | Mrs Tracy Lamb |
Vulnerable Children | Mrs Tracy Lamb |
Health and Safety | Mrs Tracy Lamb |
Equality | Mrs Clare Myring |
Target Setting | Mrs Clare Myring |
Pupil Premium – Disadvantaged pupils | Mrs Clare Myring |
Numeracy | Rev. Lynn Readett |
Link | Mrs Susan Loudon |
Safeguarding Office | Mr James Randle |
Staff training (CPD) |
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Staff and pupil wellbeing | Mrs Holly Dunsby-Hughes |
PE and Sports |
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