STRATHMORE GOVERNORS: 2023-24

Post (s) held	Name	Category	Term of Office
Chair	Mrs Debbie Pal-Born	Co-Opted	06.10.20 - 05.10.24
Finance Governor	Mr Rhydian Peters	Co-Opted	07.10.20 - 06.10.24
Pupil Premium	Mrs Kirsty Turner	Co-Opted	29.11.22 - 28.11.26
Headteacher	Mrs Rachel Howes	Headteacher	01.01.21
Staff Governor	Mr Chris Roblett	Staff	28.11.23 - 28.11.27
Safeguarding	Mrs Jenny Sheppard	LA Governor	29.11.22 - 28.11.26
SEND	Mrs Lisa Morgan	Parent	07.10.20 - 06.10.24
Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion	Mrs Jessica Ahmet	Parent	29.11.22 - 28.11.26
EYFS	Ms Rebecca James	Parent	29.11.22 - 28.11.26
Vice-Chair of Governors Health & Safety  Finance	Mr Rob Mitchell	Co-Opted	24.01.23 - 23.01.27
Associate Member	Mrs Sarah Phillipson	Associate	28.11.23 - 27.11.27

GOVERNORS WHO HAVE LEFT SCHOOL DURING THE CURRENT AND PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR: 

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.