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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)

 

 

James Mirza-Davies

Chair of Governors

Co-opted Governor

Responsibilities/Committees:  Chair of Governors, Governor Communications FGB (Full Governing Body)

Date Appointed: 21 March 2018

Term of Office: Start & End Date 27th September 2023 to 26th September 2024

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Parent of two children at Balksbury Federation

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Paul Curness

Vice Chair of Governors

Co-opted Governor

Responsibilities/Committees: Safeguarding Governor, Headteacher Performance Management, FGB 

Date Appointed: 15 February 2017

Term of Office: Start & End Date 27th September 2023 to 26th September 2024

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

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

Term of Office: Start & End Date: November 2023 – 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

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

Term of Office: Start & End Date 23 January 2023 to 22 January 2027

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:  Parent to twin girls at Balksbury Federation 

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Katy Thompson

Head Teacher 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

Debbie Sanderson

Staff Governor

Responsibilities/Committees: FGB, Quality of Education

Date Appointed: February 2021 

Term of Office: Start & End Date February 2021 - February 2025

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:  Staff member

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Pat Bunche

Co-opted Governor

Responsibilities/Committees: FPPP Committee, SEND Governor,  FGB,  SEND, Governor Forum Representative

Date Appointed: 26 January 2022

Term of Office: Start & End Date: 26 January 2022 - 25 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)

Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee):

Emily Mouland 

Parent Governor 

Responsibilities/Committees: Young Carers Governor, Community Governor, FGB 

Date Appointed: 30 May 2022

Term of Office: Start & End Date: 30 May 2022 - 29 May 2026

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:  Parent of one child 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

Term of Office: Start & End Date: 13 July 2022 - 12 July 2026

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Federated Assistant Headteacher 

Phonics and Reading Leader at Balksbury Federation

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Yasamin Quince

Co-opted Governor

Responsibilities/Committees: Governor, FGB, Personal Development, Attendance Governor

Date Appointed: 10th July 2024 

Term of Office: Start & End Date: 10th July 2024 - 9th July 2028

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Passion for education, previous Federated Deputy Headteacher 

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Kev Pope

Parent Governor

Responsibilities/Committees: FGB, Pupil Premium (PP), Disadvantaged

Date Appointed: 22nd May 2024

Term of Office: 22nd May 2024 - 21st May 2028

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Parent to two children at Balksbury Federation.  

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Tony Bolton

Co-opted Governor

Responsibilities/Committees: Governor, FGB, Behaviour and Attitudes

Date Appointed: 10th July 2024 

Term of Office: Start & End Date: 10th July 2024 - 9th July 2028

Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Passion for education and Reading Ambassador to the federation 

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

 

 

 

Leavers 2022 - 2023

Liz Murray

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