Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
We have also provided a Register of Governor Interests and an Annual Statement of Governance for your information.
A warm welcome to Warrender from the Governing Body. The current members are as follows:
Headteacher |
| Helen | Brown | Ex-Officio |
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LA Governor |
| Sakhdeep | Sohi | 08/03/2020 | 09/03/2024 |
Parent Governor |
| Lyndsey | Dudley | 03/01/2023 | 02/01/2027 |
Parent Governor |
| Rachael | Marriott | 24/02/2023 | 23/02/2027 |
Co-opted Governor | Vice Chair | Steven | Baxter | 09/07/2022 | 09/07/2026 |
Co-opted Governor |
| Helen | Dancer | 03/10/2022 | 02/10/2026 |
Co-opted Governor |
| Michelle | Davis | 03/10/2022 | 02/10/2026 |
Co-opted Governor |
| Claire | Edwards | 22/05/2021 | 21/05/2025 |
Co-opted Governor |
| Tim | Markham | 03/10/2022 | 02/10/2026 |
Co-opted Governor | Chair | Wendy | Maynard | 03/10/2022 | 02/10/2026 |
Co-opted Governor |
| Lucy | Newton | 03/10/2022 | 02/10/2026 |
Staff Governor |
| Charlotte | Cook | 29/11/2022 | 28/11/2026 |
Associate Member |
| Heather | Rhodes | 10/12/2020 | 09/12/2024 |
Clerk to Governors |
| Nicola | O'Flanagan |
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A full list of the current Governing Body is displayed on the noticeboard inside the main entrance of the school. Minutes of the Full Governing Body meeting are available on request to the Clerk..
About the Governing Body
The Education Reform Act 1988 considerably increased the responsibilities of Governing Bodies in all state controlled schools. School governors are responsible for overseeing virtually all aspects of school life, which are in turn delegated to the Head Teacher. She is responsible for the day to day running and organisation of the school.
The term of office is four years from the point of election, but occasionally a parent, co-opted or teacher governor may no longer be able to continue serving, or may become ineligible. In this case, an interim election will be held. All parents are kept informed of such developments.
The main forum of discussion is the meeting of the full Governing Body, held twice termly. Most business, however, is carried out in two sub-committees that address the following areas:
Children, Families & Learning
Resources
Members of the Governing Body serve on one of these sub-committees, the Head Teacher and the Chair of Governors on both. All Governors are assigned with specific aspects of the School to monitor.
Children, Families & Learning Committee
Sakhdeep Sohi - Chair
Helen Brown (Headteacher)
Charlotte Cook
Helen Dancer
Lyndsey Dudley
Michelle Davis
Claire Edwards
Rachael Marriott
Wendy Maynard
Lucy Newton
Resources Committee
Tim Markham - Chair
Steven Baxter
Helen Brown (Headteacher)
Helen Dancer
Lyndsey Dudley
Wendy Maynard
Karen Smith (Finance Manager)
Governing Body Register of Interests 2022/23
Full Name |
Category of Governor |
Declarations of Members’ Interests: Business, Educational and Personal |
Steven Baxter | Co-opted Governor |
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Charlotte Cook Helen Dancer | Staff Governor Co-opted Governor |
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Michelle Davis | Co-opted Governor |
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Claire Edwards | Co-opted Governor |
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Tim Markham | Co-opted Governor |
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Wendy Maynard | Co-opted Governor |
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Lucy Newton | Co-opted Governor |
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Heather Rhodes | Associate Governor |
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Lyndsey Dudley | Parent Governor |
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Helen Brown | Headteacher |
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Heather Rhodes | Associate Governor |
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Sakhdeep Sohi | LA Governor |
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Rachael Marriott | Parent Governor |
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Let us have your feedback
The Governors at Warrender always welcome feedback from parents and carers about the school. If there are things that the school is doing well or if you feel there are aspects of school life that could be improved, please let us know so we can continue to improve our school. If you wish to feedback direct to the governing body about an aspect of the school or would like to attend any of the Full Governing Body meetings, please contact Wendy Maynard (Chair) via the School Office. Alternatively, you may submit general feedback about Warrender to Ofsted via their Parent View portal.
As Governors we will work with staff, parents and children to help create a safe and happy environment in which all children can aspire to achieve their potential. We will provide positive challenge and support to the Leadership Team, ensuring that education is good and moving towards outstanding. We will work to support every child and family whilst ensuring good links with the wider community.