Governors/Governance
Our School Governing Body
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.
School Governing Body
The instrument of government states that the Governing Board shall consist of:
- 3 parent Governors
- 1 local authority Governor
- 1 staff Governor
- 3 Foundation Governors
- 1 Ex-officio Governor: Headteacher
- 3 co-opted Governors
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- Set the aims and objectives for the school
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
All communications should be addressed to the Clerk to the Governors, Stephanie Cuthbertson, contact email stephanie.cuthbertson@colerne.wilts.sch.uk
 | Dave Jennings Chair of Governors LA Governor Date appointed: 22.3.2022 Responsibilities: Finance Appointing Body: Governing Body Term of Office: 22.3.2022 - 21.3.2026 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 3 out of 3 |
 | Michael Wood Vice-chair of Governors Co-opted Governor Responsibilities: Personnel and Safeguarding Appointing Body: Governing Body Term of Office: 01.9.2016 - 18.7.2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 6 out of 6 |
 | Amanda Hayllar Parent Date Appointed: 14.11.2017 Responsibilities: Finance, Early Years Foundation Stage, SEN Governor, Staff Panel, Pupil Premium Appointing Body: Governing Body Term of Office: 16.11.2021 - 15.11.2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 6 out of 6 |
 | Dan Grabham Foundation Governor Date appointed: 22.3.2022 Responsibilities: Christian Ethos Appointing Body: Diocese of Bristol Term of Office: 22.3.2022 - 21.3.2026 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: |
 | Midas Gordon-Farleigh Foundation Governor Date appointed: 12.11.2024 Responsibilities: Christian Ethos Appointing Body: Diocese of Bristol Term of Office: 12.11.2024 - 12.11.2028 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: |
 | Mark Meredith Parent Governor Date appointed: 17.9.2024 Responsibilities: Curriculum Appointing Body: Governing Body Term of Office: 17.09.2024 - 17.09.2028 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: |
 | Dave Pankhurst Parent Governor Date appointed: 01.9.2023 Responsibilities: Curriculum Appointing Body: Governing Body Term of Office: 01.9.2023 - 01.9.2027 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: |
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 | Maura Chamberlain Teacher Governor Responsibilities: Curriculum, Christian Ethos, Assessment Monitoring, Staff CPD, Curriculum Policy Overview, SDP Appointing Body: Governing Body Term of Office: 3.10.2016 - 2.10.2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 6 out of 6 |
 | Mark Solomon Ex-officio - Headteacher Responsibilities: Curriculum, Assessment Monitoring, Staff CPD, SDP Appointing Body: Governing Body Term of Office: 4.1.2017 - 03.01.2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 6 out of 6 |
 | Sam Thacker Associate Governor Responsibilities: Curriculum, Assessment Monitoring, Staff CPD, SDP Appointing Body: Governing Body Term of Office: 1.9.2016 - 31.8.2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 6 out of 6 |
The governors believe it is important that boards reflect the diversity of the school communities they serve. Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for staff and young people.
The governors are currently collecting data on the diversity of the board, including data on age, gender, and ethnicity. They will use that data to inform their recruitment and training needs and ensure there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision making.
Due to our relatively small governing board, we will not publish this diversity data online as individual governors could be identified and we have a legal obligation to protect their personal data.
Governor resignations
Name: John Tilley
Appointing Body: governing body
term of office: 19.07.2021-Sept 2024
Responsibilities: Premises, Premises Policy Overview, Whistleblowing
Name: Reverend Janet Anderson-McKenzie
Appointing Body: Diocese of Bristol
Resignation Date: 25th January 2022
Areas of Responsibility: Christian Ethos and Foundation Governance
Name: Alan Simon
Appointing Body: Local Authority
Resignation Date: 22nd March 2022
Areas of Responsibility: Finance and Personnel