The Governing Body
Governors' Role
The Governing Body has three core strategic functions:
Our Governors
Governing bodies are made up of people drawn from different parts of the community - parents and staff, representatives of the Church, the wider community and the Local Authority. This helps to ensure that the Governing Body has a wide range of skills and experience.
The Governing body is constituted in accordance with our Instrument of Government a legal document held by Gloucestershire County Council. Our Governing Body is formed of:
Current Governor Vacancies:
Click here for full governing body details and declarations of interest.
Being a Church school means that the majority of our Governors are appointed by the Diocese on the recommendation of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and are known as Foundation Governors.
Individual Governors do not represent any specific group on the governing body. For example, Parent Governors do not represent the parents at the school, nor do they report back to them. It is their own experience as a parent that is important.
What is the role of the Governing Body?
The full governing body meets six times a year. This is to discuss such matters as the School Development Plan, policies, and school performance including analysing data. Governors also sit on committees, these meet once or twice a term. These are:
· Curriculum and Standards Terms of Reference - Chair Julia Finlow
· Finance & Resources Terms of Reference - Chair Michael Vaughan
· Community & Values Terms of Reference - Chair Sue Sobczak
Each of these have Terms of Reference. Click on the committees above to access these. Governor attendance at meetings is recorded here.
Governors visit the school and visits include talking to subject leaders and discussing progress in the subject, watching lessons and attending school events. These visits enable governors to have an in depth knowledge of the school. Click here to read the Governor Visit Policy
The governors operate within a Code of Conduct. It covers the basic principles of Governance, and includes guidelines on commitment, working relationships, confidentiality, conduct, training, mentoring, meetings and visiting the school. The Governing Body also has a set of Standing Orders, which are the agreed procedures that the Governing Body operates within, and a register of interests.
Governors are accountable to parents and the wider community for the quality of education provided, and are responsible for producing an annual statement which describes the key issues that have been faced and addressed over the last year and assesses the impact of the Governing Body on the school.
The approved minutes of Governors’ meetings are held in the school office for anyone to read, as well as contact numbers for all governors and their responsibilities.
The governing body must publish a Statement of Behaviour Principles to guide the headteacher in determining measures to promote good behaviour and discipline amongst pupils as described in the Education and Inspections Act (2006).
Contact us
Any Governor can be contacted through the Clerk to the Governors, Sarah Edgell via the school office.
Sarah Edgell
Clerk to the Governing Body
Horsley CoE (VA) Primary School
The Street
Horsley
Gloucestershire
GL6 0PU
Tel: 01453 833625
Email: admin@horsley.gloucs.sch.uk
The Governing Body has three core strategic functions:
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils and the performance management of staff
- Oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent
Our Governors
Governing bodies are made up of people drawn from different parts of the community - parents and staff, representatives of the Church, the wider community and the Local Authority. This helps to ensure that the Governing Body has a wide range of skills and experience.
The Governing body is constituted in accordance with our Instrument of Government a legal document held by Gloucestershire County Council. Our Governing Body is formed of:
- 7 Foundation Governors
- 2 Staff Governors (including the Headteacher)
- 2 Parent Governors
- 1 LA Governor
Current Governor Vacancies:
Click here for full governing body details and declarations of interest.
Being a Church school means that the majority of our Governors are appointed by the Diocese on the recommendation of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and are known as Foundation Governors.
Individual Governors do not represent any specific group on the governing body. For example, Parent Governors do not represent the parents at the school, nor do they report back to them. It is their own experience as a parent that is important.
What is the role of the Governing Body?
The full governing body meets six times a year. This is to discuss such matters as the School Development Plan, policies, and school performance including analysing data. Governors also sit on committees, these meet once or twice a term. These are:
· Curriculum and Standards Terms of Reference - Chair Julia Finlow
· Finance & Resources Terms of Reference - Chair Michael Vaughan
· Community & Values Terms of Reference - Chair Sue Sobczak
Each of these have Terms of Reference. Click on the committees above to access these. Governor attendance at meetings is recorded here.
Governors visit the school and visits include talking to subject leaders and discussing progress in the subject, watching lessons and attending school events. These visits enable governors to have an in depth knowledge of the school. Click here to read the Governor Visit Policy
The governors operate within a Code of Conduct. It covers the basic principles of Governance, and includes guidelines on commitment, working relationships, confidentiality, conduct, training, mentoring, meetings and visiting the school. The Governing Body also has a set of Standing Orders, which are the agreed procedures that the Governing Body operates within, and a register of interests.
Governors are accountable to parents and the wider community for the quality of education provided, and are responsible for producing an annual statement which describes the key issues that have been faced and addressed over the last year and assesses the impact of the Governing Body on the school.
The approved minutes of Governors’ meetings are held in the school office for anyone to read, as well as contact numbers for all governors and their responsibilities.
The governing body must publish a Statement of Behaviour Principles to guide the headteacher in determining measures to promote good behaviour and discipline amongst pupils as described in the Education and Inspections Act (2006).
Contact us
Any Governor can be contacted through the Clerk to the Governors, Sarah Edgell via the school office.
Sarah Edgell
Clerk to the Governing Body
Horsley CoE (VA) Primary School
The Street
Horsley
Gloucestershire
GL6 0PU
Tel: 01453 833625
Email: admin@horsley.gloucs.sch.uk
Meet the Governors
Mrs Margaret Ratford
Chair of Governors & Foundation Governor
Current Term of Office - 01.01.2018-31.12.2021
Appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester in 2017
I became Chair of Governors on 1st February 2018. I sit on the Curriculum and Standards, Community & Values and Finance and Resources committees. I used to be Playleader at Horsley Playgroup and a Lead Professional in Early Years for Gloucestershire County Council. I am committed to working with the staff and governors to provide the best possible education and opportunities for the children at Horsley School.
Chair of Governors & Foundation Governor
Current Term of Office - 01.01.2018-31.12.2021
Appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester in 2017
I became Chair of Governors on 1st February 2018. I sit on the Curriculum and Standards, Community & Values and Finance and Resources committees. I used to be Playleader at Horsley Playgroup and a Lead Professional in Early Years for Gloucestershire County Council. I am committed to working with the staff and governors to provide the best possible education and opportunities for the children at Horsley School.
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Mr Mike Vaughan
Foundation Governor Current Term of Office - 01.09.2017-31.05.2021 Appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester in 2013 I am a Chartered Civil Engineer specialising in water and the natural environment, with the London 2012 Olympics, HS2 London to Birmingham rail link, and currently Hinkley Point power station on my CV. I am the subject link Governor for Science and Computing, and sit on the Finances and Resources committee. My background, away from education and school parenting, offers a unique input to the governing body, particularly in the STEM subjects. Mrs Kathy Lee
Foundation Governor Current Term of Office 01.09.2016-31.08.2020 Appointed by Diocese of Gloucester in 2016 I am a newly appointed Foundation Governor serving from 1 September 2016 until 31 August 2020. Until I retired recently I was a Pharmacist and Pre-Registration Tutor and for just over 20 years the manager of a local Community Pharmacy. This has given me some business , teaching and mentoring knowledge coupled with an ability to listen and advise as best I can. I have lived in Horsley for 29 years and both my children have happy memories of their time at Horsley School. As a member of the P.C.C. I am very aware of the mutually supportive relationship between the school and the church and aim to actively promote this to the best of my ability and also to give as much support as possible to the Headmaster and his staff. Jo Moore
Local Authority Governor Current Term of Office 01.12.2017-30.11.2021 Appointed by the governors of Horsley School in 2017 Jo Moore is a parent at the school and is a qualified social worker who graduated at Gloucestershire University she is presently a Business Manager for PASS (Placements Adoption and Specialist Services), she has been a social work manager for 18 years setting up and managing various services for children and young people looked after and leaving care, she worked in Gloucestershire Local Authority for 20 years prior to taking appointment as a Social Work manager for Bristol City in 2014. Steve Huggett
Foundation Governor Current Term of Office 01.01/2019 - 31.12.2022 Appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester in 2019 Steve has lived in Horsley for nearly 25 years and both his sons went to the school. He’s just retired from a career in special educational needs where he worked first as an Educational Psychologist and then as a manager of SEN services for Local Authorities. More recently he’s worked for the Department for Education as a member of their national SEND adviser team and also working as Director of the Autism Education Trust. Reverend Caroline Bland
Ex Officio Foundation Governor Appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester in January 2019 I am Ex-officio Governor and Vicar of St. Martin’s Church and the Benefice of Nailsworth. Prior to ordination as a priest I worked in education, supporting children with special educational needs in the school setting and the wider community and then as a primary school teacher. It is a privilege to be a member of the governing body, taking an active role in ensuring the Christian ethos of the school. I am committed to supporting the Headteacher and staff as they work to bring good education and each pupil to their full potential. |
Ms Julia Finlow
Parent Governor Current Term of Office 01.09.2018-31.08.2022 Appointed by Horsley School I joined the governors in September 2013 and sit on the Curriculum and Standards Committee. I have two children, one of whom still attends Horsley School. Originally from a primary teaching background, I now combine teaching Childcare and Education at Cirencester College with my office administrative job at Horsley School. In my spare time I enjoy wearing pyjamas. Mr Gary Price
Headteacher & Staff Governor Current Term of Office from 01.09.2016 Appointed by the governors of Horsley School Having devoted the first part of my career to music education, I’ve spent the last ten years working in a diverse range of primary schools and loved every minute of it! When I’m not working, I’m either being a dad, lane swimming in the early hours, tinkering on the piano, or tending my prized herbaceous borders Mr Mark Carden
Foundation Governor Current Term of Office 01.09.2016-31.08.2020 Appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester in 2016 I became a governor in September 2016, and I am also Treasurer of the Horsley Parochial Church Council (not the Parish Council). My wife (a former chair of governors) and I have lived in Horsley for over 20 years, and our two sons attended the school a long time ago. I am a recruiter and consultant specializing in the academic publishing sector, and also the chairman of the annual scholarly publishing conference, Researcher to Reader. Mr Pete Feldon
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Governors who have served in the last 12 months:
Rev Mike Smith Ex Officio - resigned February 2018
Linda Natrasse Foundation Governor - resigned January 2018
Gareth Tomkinson Parent Governor - resigned September 2018
Daniel Woodhead Parent Governor - resigned September 2018
Sue Sobczak Foundation Governor - resigned January 2019
Rev Mike Smith Ex Officio - resigned February 2018
Linda Natrasse Foundation Governor - resigned January 2018
Gareth Tomkinson Parent Governor - resigned September 2018
Daniel Woodhead Parent Governor - resigned September 2018
Sue Sobczak Foundation Governor - resigned January 2019
