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
- 2 Foundation Governors
- 1 Ex-officio Governor: Headteacher
- 1 co-opted governor
- 1 Partnership Governor
- 2 Associate 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, Tina Goodway, contact email tina.goodway@colerne.wilts.sch.uk
 | Charlotte Wain Chair of Governors – Parent Responsibilities: Finance, Finance Policy Overview, Personnel Policy Review, FGB Policy Overview,Staff Panel, Headteacher Performance Review, Pupil Premium Date Appointed: 2.09.2019 Term of Office: 11.01.2016 - 10.01.2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 6 out of 6 |
 | Amanda Hayllar Vice Chair of Governors – Parent Responsibilities: Finance, Early Years Foundation Stage, SEN Governor, Staff Panel. Date Appointed: 14.11.2017 Term of Office: 16.11.2017 - 15.11.2021 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 6 out of 6 |
 | Reverend Janet Anderson-Mackenzie Foundation Governor Date appointed: 3.9.2012 Responsibilities: Collective Worship, SIAMS, Christian Ethos, Appeal Panel, Pay Review Panel. Term of Office: 12.12.2016 - 10.12.2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 4 our of 6 |
 | Michael Brzezicki Foundation Governor Responsibilities: Headteacher Performance Review Panel, Christian Ethos, Pay Review Panel, Scheme of Delegation. Term of Office: 19.2.2018 - 18.2.2022 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 5 out of 6 |
 | Alan Simon LA Governor Responsibilities:Personnel, Staff Panel, Pay Review Panel Child Protection Governor. Term of Office: 18.5.2013 - 04.09.2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 6 out of 6 |
 | John Tilley Partnership Governor Responsibilities: Premises, Premises Policy Overview, Whistleblowing. Term of Office: 01.9.2016 - 18.7.2021 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 6 out of 6 |
 | Maura Chamberlain Teacher Governor Responsibilities: Curriculum, Christian Ethos, Assessment Monitoring, Staff CPD, Curriculum Policy Overview, SDP 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. 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 |
 | Kelly Sullivan Associate Governor Responsibilities: Curriculum, Assessment Monitoring, Staff CPD, SDP. Term of Office: 4.9.2017 - 3.9.2021 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 5 out of 6 |
 | Sam Thacker Associate Governor Responsibilities: Curriculum, Assessment Monitoring, Staff CPD, SDP. Term of Office: 1.9.2016 - 31.8.2021 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year: 6 out of 6 |