Debden Church of England Primary Academy is fortunate to have committed and supported Governors from a variety of backgrounds. In consultation with Mr Hawley, we determine the strategic path for the future development of the school in order to ensure continued improvement.
The Governing Body's key functions are to:
- Set the aims and objectives of the school;
- Set clear and precise targets;
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making;
- Develop school policies;
- Manage the school budget;
- Act as a critical friend to the head teacher - be supportive yet challenging.
The Governing Body meets formally four times a year whilst the two committees meet twice each term.
There are also three informal meetings where planning and/or training takes place each year.
Our Chair of Governors is Mrs Lin Stephenson, and she can contacted via her email address: l.stephenson@debden.essex.sch.uk
For 2020-2021 the governors are:
|
Governor |
Responsibilities |
|
Sarah Mitchell |
Admissions, Link Governor training |
|
Matthew Hawley |
Curriculum overview, Equal opportunities, Objectives and staff welfare |
|
Liam Tobin |
Maths, English, PE and sports grant |
|
Sarah Bailey |
Foundation subjects incl. MFL |
|
Catherine Gibson |
Science, Early Years |
|
Sarah Belchambers |
Art, DT, Website, H&S |
|
Lin Stephenson (Chair) |
Safeguarding, PHSEE, Personnel and staff welfare. |
|
John Saxon (Vice chair) |
RE and Worship, SEND, behaviour and emotional wellbeing |
|
Michael Adeleke |
Pupil premium |
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| Governor | Finance and Premises | Teaching and Learning | Marketing Group |
| John Saxon | x | x | |
| Sarah Belchambers | x | x | x |
| Catherine Gibson | x | x | |
| Sarah Mitchell | x | ||
| Lin Stephenson | x | x | |
| Liam Tobin | x | ||
| Matt Hawley | x | x | x |
| Sarah Bailey | x | ||
| Michael Adeleke | x |
