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Governors

Welcome to Homer First School and Nursery Governors

 

What do school governors do?

The role of the governing board is to promote high standards of achievement to ensure every child at the school fulfils his/her potential.  It does this by:

  • Setting the strategic direction of the school and contribute to the school’s improvement plan
  • Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure it is money well spent.
  • Monitoring that the school fulfils its statutory obligations, e.g. in terms of safeguarding, special educational needs, equality and diversity, financial reporting, health & safety etc.
  • Support the provision for a rounded education for all pupils.

 

Governors bring a broad range of knowledge and professional expertise, as well as differing experience and perspective, to the table to enable the board to make well-researched and reasoned decisions in the best interests of the pupils at the school. There are no specific qualifications or experience required to be a school governor; however, it is important that governors understand the importance of the governance role and are therefore are committed to preparing well for meetings and attending governor trainings to support their personal development.  Meetings are held regularly and are supported by the Clerk to Governors.

   

Vision Statement

 

Our vision is to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where each child will recognise and achieve their full potential, so that they can make their best contribution to society.

 

The Governing Body Instrument of Governance to consist of:

3 x Parent Governors

1 x Local Authority Governor (LA)

2 x Staff Governors

2 x Co-Opted Governors

 Governors are normally appointed for a 4-year term. Details of all the Governors and their appointed dates are detailed in table below.  Each Governor takes a lead on an area of the school development and may also be responsible to evaluate progress of subject development areas. 

Meeting

When and Time

Who attends

Documents for meetings are sent out 7 days in advance.

Governor meetings are held on Friday mornings starting at 08.15.  The rotation is Finance, Curriculum and Full Governing Body. There are between 12 and 14 meetings per academic school year.

 

In addition, Associate Governors can be appointed by the governing board for between one and four years and may bring with them specific areas of expertise and experience. Associate Governors have no voting rights on Full Governing Body meetings, but may vote on any committees they are appointed to.  

 If you feel that you would like to contribute in this way, then please contact the Clerk to Governors for more details.

There are currently 2 governors who have declared a Business Interest.

 

Name

 

Governor responsibilities

Term

Category

Ashley Cox-Higgins (Chair)

ACH

Finance

28.11.2022 – 28.11.2026

Co-Opted Governor

Clive Haines (Chair)

CH

Curriculum & Finance

14.9.2015 – 14.9.2022

LA Governor

Elaine Young

EY

Deputy Headteacher

20.4.2012 - ongoing

Deputy Headteacher (non voting)

Gemma Sharma

GS

Headteacher

20.4.2012 - ongoing

Ex-officio as Headteacher

Karin Taylor

 

Clerk

01/01/2019 - ongoing

Clerk

Matt Bowley (Vice Chair)

BM

Finance

28.4.2023 – 28.4.2027

Parent Governor (Elected)

Sam Lawrence

SL

Staff

18.6.2021 – 18.6.2025

Staff governor (Elected)

Vicky Brand

VB

Curriculum

8.11.2024 – 8.11.2028

Co-Opted Governor

Vacancy

 

 

 

Parent Governor

 

Governors who have moved on

Name

Category

Start date

Leaving date

Reason

Isobel Gould

Parent Governor (Elected)

27.5.2022

1.9.2023

Work Committments

Jacqui Doling

Appointed by Local Authority

18.6.2020

31.7.2023

End of Term

Vicky Brand

Co-Headteacher

20.04.2012

20.4.2024

End of Term

Elly Wrighton

Parent Governor

8.12.2023

6.11.2024

Work Commitments

Dave Topping

Parent Governor

6.7.2021

31.12.2024

Non attendance

 

 

       

2022 – 2023 Governor Meeting Attendance

Governor

JD

ACH

DT

IG

VB

GS

SL

RE

LS

8.10.2021

Meeting Cancelled due to OFSTED Inspection

19.11.2021

X

X

P

 

P

P

P

P

P

3.12.2021

X

P

X

 

P

P

P

P

P

21.1.2022

P

P

P

 

P

P

P

 

P

25.3.2022

P

P

X

 

P

X

P

 

P

29.4.2022

P

P

P

 

P

P

P

 

P

13.5.2022

P

P

X

 

P

P

P

 

P

26.6.2022

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

P

1.7.2022

Meeting cancelled

2023 – 2024 Governor Meeting Attendance

DATE

CH

ACH

DT

MB

EW

SL

GS

VB

15.9.2023

P

P

P

P

 

P

P

P

13.10.2023

P

P

 

P

 

 

P

P

24.11.2023

P

P

P

P

 

P

P

P

8.12.2023

P

P

 

P

 

P

P

P

10.1.2024

 

P

 

P

 

 

P

P

9.2.2024

P

P

P

P

 

P

P

P

8.3.2024

P

P

 

P

P

P

P

P

26.4.2024

P

P

 

P

 

 

P

P

10.5.2024

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

28.6.2024

 

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

12.7.2024

 

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Our Governors

Ashley Cox-Higgins

Chair with links to Finance, Phonics

 

I have been a Parent Governor since November 2018. I am a Father of two children; one in Reception and another in Year 4. I have always had an interest in wanting to put something back into the community and I am excited to work with the team at Homer First School. I believe that all children should have the opportunity to enjoy and thrive in an environment that will enable them to achieve their full potential. As a Parent Governor, I hope to support the School in providing our children with the very best all round educational experience.

Interests

Golf, tennis and cycling in Windsor Great Park with the family.

 

 

 

 

Matt Bowley

Vice Chair Links to Finance, Maths, Computing and Website

 

 

My daughter is in KS2 at Homer, having joined in Reception and has found the school a positive environment which has helped her learn and develop. I believe that all children should receive the best possible education, in surroundings which support all individuals and abilities. As a parent governor, I am committed to working collaboratively with other governors and staff to make decisions that are in the best interest of the school and its students.

 

Outside of work I enjoy being in the outdoors, visiting the countryside and parks with my family, or cycling around the local area.

 

 

 

 

 Clive Haines

 

Links to Safeguarding,

 

I have been a governor for many years within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. I also hold the position of Deputy Director of Education within RBWM. I currently train all governors in maintained schools and Academies and also have a wide skill set that enables me to hold the school to account for the pupils it serves. 

I am is passionate about all children being able to learn in a safe environment and being able to ensure they have all the tools they need to develop in their education.

 

 

 

 

 Vicky Brand

 

Links to Curriculum

I have been involved in Education for the past thirty years, more recently at Homer First School. Following my retirement, I am thrilled to still be involved as a Governor.  Homer is a wonderful school with a strong nurturing and kind ethos due to the community of staff, parents and the fantastic children.

I look forward to supporting the continuing growth and development of the education whilst maintaining the special qualities at Homer.

 

If you would like any further information or would like to discussion becoming a governor please contact Mrs K. Taylor, Clerk to Governors karin.taylor@homerfirstschool.co.uk

 

 

If you would like any further information or would like to discussion becoming a governor please contact Mrs K. Taylor, Clerk to Governors karin.taylor@homerfirstschool.co.uk

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