Governors
A Message from one of our Co-opted Governors

What does Governance mean to me?
Federated Parent Governors - Role Advert
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.
Federated Governing Body
The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of:
- 2 parent governors
- 1 local authority governor
- 1 staff governor
- 1 headteacher
- 2 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)
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2020-2021
![]() | James Mirza-Davies Chair of Governors Co-opted Governor Responsibilities/Committees: Health and Safety, Chair of Governors, Leadership and Management Finance Committee/ FGB (Full Governing Body) Date Appointed: 21 March 2018 Term of Office: Start & End Date 21 March 2018 to 20 March 2022 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Parent of two children at Balksbury Federation Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB 80% FPPP 100% |
![]() | Paul Curness Vice Chair of Governors Co-opted Governor Responsibilities/Committees: Safeguarding Governor/FGB(Full Governing Body) Date Appointed: 15 February 2017 Term of Office: Start & End Date 9 December to 8 December 2024 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB 100%
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![]() | Vicky Corpe Co-opted Governor Responsibilities/Committees: Performance Management Date Appointed: 22 May 2013 Term of Office: Start & End Date: 19 May 2021 - 18 May 2025 Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: Co-opted Governor at Testbourne Community School Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB 60% FPPP 75% |
![]() | Robert Goodier Co-opted Governor Responsibilities/Committees: Chair of FPPP (Finance Committee), Leadership and Management, FGB (Full Governing Body) Date Appointed: November 2019 Term of Office: Start & End Date: November 2019 – November 2023 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Parent to one child at Balksbury Federation. GM for the Paragon Group of Companies. Special Constable Thames Valley Police. Member of the IOD (Institute of Directors). PPL holder Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee):FGB 80% (attended 4/4 meetings since election to FGB) FPPP 25% (attended 1/1 meetings since election to FPPP)
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![]() | Chantele Adams Co-opted Governor Responsibilities/Committees: FGB (Full Governing Body), Development and Training Governor, Early Years Date Appointed: 23 January 2019 Term of Office: Start & End Date 23 January 2019 to 22 January 2023 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Parent to twin girls at Balksbury Federation. Care staff at Residential school for children with special needs. Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB 80% |
![]() | Liz Murray Co-opted Governor Responsibilities/Committees: FGB (Full Governing Body), Quality of Education, Community Date Appointed: November 2019 Term of Office: Start & End Date November 2019 - November 2023 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Parent to one child at Balksbury Federation. Partnerships Development Manager for locally based independent charity, Valley Leisure Ltd Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB 100% |
![]() | Katy Thompson Head Teacher Governor Responsibilities/Committees: Finance Committee (FPPP), Full Governing Body (FGB) Date Appointed: January 2019 Term of Office: Start & End Date January 2019 - Present Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Governance roles in other educational institutions: Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): FGB 100% FPPP 100% |
![]() | Debbie Sanderson Staff Governor Responsibilities/Committees: FGB (Full Governing Body), Quality of Education Date Appointed: February 2021 Term of Office: Start & End Date February 2021 - February 2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): 100% |
![]() | Amber Glasgow Parent Governor Responsibilities/Committees: FGB (Full Governing Body), Personal Development of Pupils Date Appointed: 17 May 2021 Term of Office: Start & End Date: 17 May 2021 - 16 May 2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Governance roles in other educational institutions: None Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): 100% |
![]() | Nadine Barker Parent Governor Responsibilities/Committees: FGB (Full Governing Body) Date Appointed: 24 November 2021 Term of Office: Start & End Date: 24 November 2021 - 23 November 2025 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Governance roles in other educational institutions: Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): |
![]() | Pat Bunche Co-opted Governor Responsibilities/Committees: FGB (Full Governing Body) Date Appointed: 26 January 2022 Term of Office: Start & End Date: 26 January 2022 - 25 January 2026 Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Longstanding interest in early years and education and in ensuring that children get the best start in life and on their educational journey. Grandparent of two children at the federation, retired local government officer currently an Independent Person for Wiltshire County Council with Trustee roles at Harmony Community Nursery and Ray's Playhouse Ltd in London. Governor roles in other educational institutions: Thomas's Academy (London) and Rookwood School (Andover) Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee): |