Governors

Our Federated Governing Body

Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the federation. They are members of the federation team and their contribution to the running of the federation is highly valued.

The Governing Body

The governing body is made up of:

  • 2 parent governors
  • 1 staff governor
  • 1 headteacher
  • 7 co-opted governors


The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:

  • Set the aims and objectives for the federation
  • Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress the federation is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
  • Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)

Chair of Governors


Chantele Adams
Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: FGB , FPP, Personnel, Transitions, English as Additional Language (EAL), Governor Development and Training Governor, Early Years 
Date Appointed: 23 January 2019
End Date January 2027
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:  Parent to twin girls at Balksbury Federation 
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Vice Chair of Governors

Emily Mouland 
Parent Governor 
Responsibilities/Committees: Young Carers Governor, Community Governor, FGB 
End Date: May 2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:  Parent of one child at Balksbury Federation
Governance roles in other educational institutions:  None

Governor and Chair of FPPP (finance, personnel and Health and Safety)

Robert Goodier
Co-opted Governor   
Responsibilities/Committees:  Chair of FPPP (Finance, Property, Personnel and Performance Committee),  Headteacher Performance Management, Health and Safety, FGB 
Date Appointed: November 2019
End Date: November 2027
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Parent to one child at Balksbury Federation
Governance roles in other educational institutions:  None
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee):  None



Pat Bunche
Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: FPPP Committee,  FGB,  SEND, Governor Forum Representative
Date Appointed: 26 January 2022
End Date: January 2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:  Grandparent of one child at the federation
Governor roles in other educational institutions: Thomas’s Academy (London), Rookwood School (Andover)



Yasamin Quince
Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Governor, FGB, Personal Development, Attendance Governor
Date Appointed: 10th July 2024 
End Date: July 2028
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Passion for education, previous Deputy Headteacher 
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None


Tony Bolton
Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Governor, FGB, Behaviour and Attitudes
End Date: July 2028
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Passion for education and Reading Ambassador to the federation 
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Governor, FGB, Behaviour and Attitudes
End Date: July 2028
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Passion for education and Reading Ambassador to the federation 
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

 
Kev Pope
Parent Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: FGB, Pupil Premium (PP), Disadvantaged
Date Appointed: 22nd May 2024
End Date: May 2028
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Parent to two children at Balksbury Federation.  
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

 
Amy Bolton
Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: Early Years Governor, FGB
Date Appointed: 13 July 2022
End Date: July 2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Federated Assistant Headteacher 
Phonics and Reading Leader at Balksbury Federation
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None



Debbie Sanderson
Staff Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: FGB, Quality of Education
Date Appointed: February 2021 
End Date: February 2029
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:  Staff member
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

 


Katy Thompson
Executive Headteacher Governor
Responsibilities/Committees: FPPP Committee, Full Governing Body (FGB)
Date Appointed: January 2019
Term of Office: Start & End Date  January 2019 – Present
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:  Executive Headteacher
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Governor Attendance 2024 - 2025

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