Governors
It is compulsory for each school in England and Wales to have a Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is responsible for the overall leadership and management of a school.
Where do Governors come from?
Members of the Governing Board are valued volunteers and bring a wide range of skills, experience and expertise for the benefit of our school. Parents and members of the local communities are often in the best position to know what a school really needs and the issues facing it. Governing Boards are the strategic decision makers and vision setters in every school and academy. They play a vital role in ensuring the best possible education for every child by creating robust accountability for school leaders. Many of our Governors have detailed knowledge of Milverton school and its priorities.
The Board of Governors has three core strategic functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils.
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
At present the Governing Board comprises of ten Governors and one Associate Member plus the Head Teacher.
The work of the Governing Body is handled through three committees - Finance, Personnel & Premises Committee, Education Committee and the Pay and Appraisal Committee.
Any queries should be addressed to the Clerk to the Governors at the school on 01823 400439 or office@milvertonprimary.co.uk.
Name |
Type of Governor |
Date of Appointment |
Date Stepped Down |
Full Board of Governors |
Committee Roles |
Business Name |
Nature of Business |
Linda Burton |
LA Governor EYFS |
20.09.2017 | Chair of Governors | All | n/a | n/a | |
Andy Wooller | Co-Opted | 11.12.2017 | Vice Chair | FP&P Committee | n/a | n/a | |
Andrew Powell |
Co-Opted Governor |
29.11.2018 | Member | Chair of FP&P Committee | n/a | n/a | |
Ewan Robertson |
Co-Opted Governor |
29.11.2018 |
|
Member |
Education Committee Chair of Pay and Appraisal |
n/a |
n/a |
Stephen Penny |
Staff Governor |
30.09.2018 |
|
Member |
Education Committee |
n/a |
n/a |
Richard Stead |
Headteacher |
1.9.2008 |
|
Member |
Chair Education Committee |
n/a |
n/a |
Emily Weiss |
Parent Governor Safeguarding Governor |
04.02.2020 | Member | FP& P Committee | n/a | n/a | |
Chris Mann | Associate | 31.01.2018 | Member | FP&P Committee | n/a | n/a | |
David Malcolm |
Co-Opted Health and Safety Governor |
11.07.2018 | Member | FP&P Committee | n/a | n/a | |
James Pyne |
Parent Governor SEND Governor |
24.05.2021 | Member | Education Committee | |||
Cathy Sheppard | Co-Opted Governor | 28.10.2021 | Member | Education Committee | |||
Cyril Kelly | Co-Opted Governor | 28.10.2021 | Member | Education Committee | |||
Helen Jessep |
Clerk to Governors |
01.04.2021 |
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Alex Wade | Parent Governor | 23.9.15 | 22.9.2018 | ||||
Lydia Lapthorn |
Co-Opted Governor |
22.3.2017 |
23.03.2021 |
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Anna Kyle |
Parent Governor SEND Governor |
17.05.2017 | 15.05.2021 | ||||
Adrian Landon | Co-Opted Governor | 04.03.2020 | 29.09.2021 |
Governor FGB Attendance
Governors - Meeting minutes


