Along with the Head Teacher, the Governing body are the strategic leaders of our school and have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets the best possible education. This is reflected in the law, which states that the purpose of maintained school governing bodies is to ‘conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement at the school’
The Governing body has a strong focus on three core strategic functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Holding the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
Chair of Governing Body- Rachel Robson
Vice-Chair of Governing Body-
Safeguarding Link Governor- Hilary James, Lyneisha Alberts, Leah Millar
Leadership and Management Link Governor – Shinu Yohannan
Personal Development and Wellbeing Link Governor – Rozaria Ramos
SEND and Inclusion Link Governor-Rachel Robson, Lesley Chesson
Curriculum Link Governor – Lesley Chesson, Hilary James, Eleanor Straker
Achievement Link Governor – Joni Ward, Lesley Chesson
Attendance & Behaviour Link Governor – Claire-Marie Hebron
*Lesley Chesson and Hilary James are our Nursery School’s Teacher Governors
Should you wish to contact a member of the school’s Governing Body please contact the School Office.
We will be pleased to forward your details to the Governor concerned.
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2024/2025
- 2024-25 – Membership and Vacancies – Bensham Grove Nursery School
- 2024-25 – Governing Body Meeting Attendance – Bensham Grove Nursery School
- 2024-25 – Committee Membership – Bensham Grove Nursery School
- 2024-25 – Committee Meeting Attendance – Bensham Grove Nursery School
2025/2026