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
Leavers in the Last 12 Months
James Mirza Davis
Paul Curness