Hello from Curdridge Primary School Governing Body!

What does the Governing Body do?

Essentially we are here to ensure Curdridge Primary School is a great, safe place to learn and work. Whilst we don’t get involved in day to day operational decisions, we are responsible for the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction, for holding the school leaders to account for the school’s educational performance and for overseeing the school’s financial performance, ensuring that its money is well spent. We also have various statutory duties such as Safeguarding, ensuring the curriculum is broad and balanced and ensuring compliance with various legislation such as the Equality Act 2010 and Health and Safety regulations. In order to carry out our role, amongst other things Governors visit the school regularly and meet as a board twice a term.

Interested in becoming a Governor?

The most important qualities for being a Governor are enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education. You don’t need teaching experience but it is helpful if Governors can bring skills from other areas of life. Governors are volunteers and terms run for 4 years, although there is usually the option to stand for more than one term. There is a time commitment but it is a very rewarding experience.

We currently have 2 vacancies for a Parent Governor and 1 vacancy for a Co-opted Governor. If you are interested, please do get in touch with any of the Governors or contact the School Office to find out more.

Who are we?

There are currently 9 Governors on the Governing Body…

Sally Wood (Headteacher)

Anna Harmer (Staff Governor – Class 1 Teacher)

Philip Hedger (Co-Opted Governor, Chair)

Lisa Childerley (Co-opted Governor, Vice Chair)

Adam Holliday (Parent Governor)

Andy Reynolds-Jones (Parent Governor)

Andie Squance (Parent Governor)

Mark Windebank (Parent Governor) 

Alison Yates (Local Authority Governor)

…and we are supported a professional clerk who minutes all meetings.

We often attend school events so please do say hello when you see us around!

Curdridge Primary School (CPS). Co Opted Governor.

CPS is a well-established primary school in the centre of the Village. It has an OFSTED rating of Good and has a reputation for its innovative approach to learning and care for its pupils.

The Board of Governors has an important function and is also a statutory requirement. It is comprised of Parent Governors ( those who have children currently at the School), Co Opted Governors ( those appointed by the Board as having the necessary background and skills for the role) plus the Head Teacher and a Staff Governor.

Our role is to enable and ensure that the School’s overarching strategic direction and objectives is achieved through working closely with the School management in order to hold it to account for its educational and financial performance. There are other statutory obligations that the Board oversees including Safeguarding, Attendance and Health and Safety.

Members of the Board visit the School regularly and also meet 6 times a year. A Governor term is 4 years. It requires time commitment and a commitment to the well-being of the School, its pupils and staff. More information on the School and the governors can be found on the website.

Due to terms having finished we are looking to add two new Co Opted Governors to the Board. If you feel that you can contribute to the School and the Community in this way please contact me.  I shall be delighted to discuss this with you. PH.

Governors who served in the last 12 months but who are no longer on the Governing Body:

Mark Windebank – Parent Governor.  Start date July 2020, end date January 2024

Sarah Baker - Parent Governor. Start date June 2022, end date July 2024.

Sarah Stubbing - Co-opted Governor. Start date March 2021, end date July 2024.