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)
Governor Parent Questionnaires 2024
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2022 - 2023
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
Nadine Barker