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Governance

Role of the Governors 

Being a school Governor is a very rewarding job. It gives you the opportunity to have a say in the development of the school. As a Governor you will also be involved and aware of the latest developments in the way that children are being educated. 

There is a team of Governors at Summerville, including a teacher Governor, parent Governors and Local Authority (LA) Governors. The term of office is 4 years and an election process is adopted to ensure all candidates are given a fair chance. We have a SEND and a Safeguarding Link Governor who work closely with the school as well as Governors who are linked to key areas of our School Development Plan in order to challenge and support us.

The Governing Body meets in full 3 times per academic year as do our sub-committees who oversee Finance and School Buildings and School Effectiveness.

What do governors do? 
  • Promote high standards
  • Act as a critical friend
  • Set targets for pupil achievement Appoint the head and deputy
  • Assist with managing the school's budget Discuss current curriculum issues
  • Have involvement in devising action plans 

 

Current Governors
Previous Governors
Name Type/Role Term of Office Responsibilities  Committees
Leanne Straker Headteacher Ex Officio  

School Effectiveness

Finance & Resources

Gail McNally (Chair) LA  18.05.22 - 17.05.26 Safeguarding 

School Effectiveness

Finance & Resources

Joanne Derbyshire (Vice Chair) Co-opted 01.11.22 - 31.10.26

 

English 

Music

School Effectiveness

Finance & Resources

Michelle Duval Co-opted 25.11.24 - 24.11.28
Pupil Premium 

School Effectiveness

Finance & Resources

Carly Cahill Staff 05.11.22 - 04.11.26  

School Effectiveness

Finance & Resources

Samrah Anwar Parent 11.10.24 - 10.10.28 Equalities

School Effectiveness

Finance & Resources

Omair Sattar Parent 13.06.23 - 12.06.27

Chair of Finance & Resources

Health & Safety

Maths

School Effectiveness

Finance & Resources

Catherine Garratt Co-opted 12.07.23 - 11.07.27

SEND

EYFS

School Effectiveness

Finance & Resources

Chrissie Leach Co-opted 29.11.23 - 28.11.27 Attendance

School Effectiveness

Finance & Resources

         
Name Type/Role Term of Office
Shama Sultan Parent Governor  11.03.20- 10.03.24

Governor Attendance at Meetings 

Full Governing Body Attendance at Meetings 2023 - 24

Name 11.10.23 07.02.24 15.05.24
J. Jordan Y Y Y
G. McNally Y Y A
M. Duval Y Y Y
S. Sultan A NA NA
J. Derbyshire Y Y Y
O. Sattar Y Y Y
C. Garrett Y Y Y
C. Cahill Y Y Y
C. Leach NA Y A

Key: Y - Attended Meeting, A - Apologies sent and accepted, N - Did not attend, X - Not a member of the committee, NA - Term of office ended or not started 

School Effectiveness, Pupil Welfare and Parents Committee Attendance at Meetings 2023 - 24

Name 06.12.23 20.03.24 17.07.24
J.Jordan Y Y Y
M. Duval N A A
G. McNally A Y A
J. Derbyshire A A A
C. Garrett Y Y A
O. Sattar Y A Y
S. Sultan Y NA NA
C. Cahill Y Y Y
C Leach NA A Y

Key: Y - Attended Meeting, A - Apologies sent and accepted, N - Did not attend, X - Not a member of the committee, NA - Term of office ended or not started 

Resource Committee Attendance at Meetings 2023 - 24

Name 29.11.23 13.03.24 19.06.24
J. Jordan Y Y Y
G. McNally Y Y Y
M. Duvall A Y Y
J. Derbyshire Y A Y
O. Sattar Y A Y
S. Sultan A NA NA
C. Cahill A Y Y
C. Garrett A Y Y
C. Leach NA NA Y

Key: Y - Attended Meeting, A - Apologies sent and accepted, N - Did not attend, X - Not a member of the committee, NA - Term of office ended or not started