Our Governors
Strathmore Governors 2024-2025 |
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Post(s) held |
Name | Category | Term of office | |
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Chair, Governor Development |
Sam Purkiss | Co-opted | 29.9.26 | |
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Vice Chair & Finance, Health & Safety |
Sarah Phillipson | Co-opted | 29.9.26 | |
| Headteacher | Rachel Howes | Headteacher | 01.1.21 | |
| Staff Governor | Emma McGill | Staff | 30.9.24 | |
| Safeguarding/ CLA & PP | Nicola McGregor | LA Governor | 29.9.26 | |
| SDP | Jessica Ahmet | Parent | 29.11.22 | |
| SDP & OPAL | Rebecca James | Parent | 29.11.22 | |
| EYFS & OPAL | Marguerite Killingbeck | Co-opted | 23.5.24 | |
| Finance | Rhydian Peters | Co-opted | 28.11.23 | |
| Finance | Marie - Alix Thouaille | Co-opted | 29.9.26 | |
| Deputy Headteacher | Claire Hargreaves | Associate | 29.9.22 | |
| SEND Governor, Medical | Laura Jeffries | Co-opted | 29.9.26 | |
| Associate Governor, Health & Safety | Rob Mitchell | Associate | 29.9.26 | |
| Clerk | Helen Davies | Clerk | 29.9.26 | |
Each Governor has completed a Declaration of Pecuniary / Business Interests, held in a register and reviewed annually each September. At each meeting Governors are asked declare any potential conflict of interest, which is minuted.
Governors who have left the school during the current and previous school year:
| Kirsty Turner | Co-Opted | Resigned March 6.03.25 |
| Mrs Debbie Pal-Born | Co-Opted | Term ended 07.10.20 - 05.10.24 |
| Mrs Lisa Morgan | Parent | Term ended 07.10.20 - 06.10.24 |
| Mr Chris Roblett | Staff | Resigned 28.11.23 - 21.07.24 |
| Dr Thomas Pike | Co-Opted | Term ended 29.01.2019 - 28.01.2023 |
| Mr Shah Mohammed | Co-Opted | Resigned 09.01.2023 |
| Mr Graham Tibbets | Parent | Term ended 28.2.23 |
| Mrs Laura Lester | Parent | Term ended 28.2.23 |
| Miss Theresa Burtenshaw | Staff | Term ended 28.10.23 |
| Mrs Mary Deller | Co-Opted | Term ended 23.4.23 |
| Denisse Skewiss | Co-Opted | Term ended 31.3.26 |
| Jenny Sheppard | Co-Opted | Term ended 31.9.26 |
What do School Governors do?
Board of Directors - School Governors are like a board of directors, who are there to make sure that the school provides the best possible education for all its pupils.
The Headteacher and Leadership Team manage the school on a day to day basis, but Governors look at the school in terms of planning ahead, checking that the school is running smoothly, ensuring standards are high and acting as a "critical friend".
Governors are not education experts - they leave that to the staff. Governors come from many different sectors of the community and what they offer the school is a view from the world outside education. The headteacher and staff welcome the support offered by Governors, which often covers management areas outside traditional educational expertise.
Why do people become Governors?
Governors are people who have an interest in education and want to get more involved in the life of the school. Governors work as a team, in partnership with the Headteacher and staff. They share decision making and they share responsibility.
Governing covers all aspects of school activities, including curriculum, finance, staffing, premises, discipline, communication and inspections. Governors support the school, but also have other roles to play - monitoring, judging, mediating and determining changes to be made. No individual has to bear these responsibilities alone though - they are the collective responsibility of the whole governing body.
Hertfordshire Governors are well supported by the School Governance team within the local authority. There are training courses provided and the Governance unit offers advice on any situation that may arise. The Headteacher and Clerk to Governors are also well placed to offer any guidance needed.
What do you need to become a Governor?
Enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, an ability to work with others and a bit of spare time! There are no special qualifications required - more important is a commitment to achieving the best for the pupils at the school.