Governors
The Governing Body
The Governing Body takes a strategic role, as a critical friend to the school and to be accountable for its decisions. It works with the Headteacher to set aims and objectives for the school, and agree, monitor and review policies, targets and priorities.
The whole governing body is made up of governors appointed by the parents, community, staff and Local Authority. It meets 10 times a year with the different committees usually meeting once a term, with the exception of the hearings, appeals and pupil discipline committees which meet only as required.
Governors' Term of Office 2017-18
| Name | Governor | Start Date | End of Term |
| Susan Hayter (Chair) | Co-opted | September 2015 | 19th September 2019 |
| Kate Rosten (Vice Chair) | Parent | October 2014 | October 2019 |
| Joanne Moss | Co-opted | September 2015 | 5th March 2018 |
| Daniel Pettitt | Headteacher | January 2014 | |
| Lucy Carter | Parent | March 2015 | 5th March 2018 |
| Alistair Mayhew | Parent | September 2017 | July 2021 |
| Emma Grocott | Co-opted | September 2015 | September 2019 |
| Hannah Bloom | Parent | February 2017 | February 2021 |
| Emma Gerry | Staff | January 2016 | April 2020 |
| Anita Chapple | LEA | September 2017 | September 2021 |
| Tammy Patel | Associate Governor | September 2014 | |
| Marianne Smith | Parent | March 2014 | 6th March 2017 (term ended) |
| Michelle Wheeler | Parent | March 2016 | 29th February 2020 (resigned) |
Pecuniary interests have been declared by all governor and can be seen in the attachment at the bottom of the page.
No relationship to any member of staff have been declared by any governor.
Members of the governing body have no other governance interests in another education establishment.
All governors serve on the sub-committees.
Governor Body sub-committees and a brief view of their functions:
Personnel and Communication Committee: Reviews the staffing structure and produces questionnaires for parents, staff and pupils – Joanne Moss (C), Hannah Bloom, Lucy Carter, Emma Grocott and Daniel Pettitt.
Finance and Premises Committee: Drafts the formal budget plan and establishes and maintains an up-to-date 3 year financial plan, advise the Governing Body on priorities, including Health and Safety and oversees arrangements for maintenanace, repairs and building works – Kate Rosten (C), Hannah Bloom, Susan Hayter, Alistair Mayhew, Daniel Pettitt, Emma Gerry and Tammy Patel.
Learning and Achievement Committee: Considers and advises the governing body on standards and other matters relating to the school’s curriculum and monitors the impact of pupil premium funding – Lucy Carter (C), Susan Hayter, Emma Grocott, Lucy Carter, Anita Chapple, Joanne Moss and Emma Gerry.
Headteacher’s Performance Review: Meets annually with the External Adviser to discuss the Headteacher’s performance targets – Susan Hayter(C), Lucy Carter and Joanne Moss.
Hearings Committee: Makes a determination to dismiss a member of staff – Hannah Bloom (C), Kate Rosten and Lucy Carter.
Appeals Committee: Considers any appeal against a decision to dismiss a member of staff – Emma Grocott (C), Joanne Moss and Alistair Mayhew.
Pupil Discipline Committee: Considers the representations from parents in the case of pupil exclusion – Joanne Moss (C), Susan Hayter, Lucy Carter and Anita Chapple.
Some governors also have a responsibility for a specific area:
Safeguarding – Susan Hayter
Looked After Children/Special Educational Needs – Lucy Carter
Gifted and Talented - Susan Hayter
Link governor – Susan Hayter
Early Years – tbd
Health and Safety – Hannah Bloom
Some governors also have a responsibility for a specific Year within the school;
Reception - Hannah Bloom/Lucy Carter
Year 1 - Joanne Moss
Year 2 - Alistair Mayhew
Year 3 - Emma Grocott
Year 4 - Kate Rosten
Year 5 - Susan Hayter
Year 6 - Anita Chapple
We currently have a vacancy for a Parent Governor. If you would like further information about this role please contact the school for application details and information regarding the role. All applications, with a supporting statement need to be received by the headteacher by no later than 5pm on Thursday 29th March. If there is more than one application a ballot will be held.
If you are interested in becoming a governor at the school please speak to the Headteacher for further information.
All Governors may be contacted at Freeman Community Primary School by letter or telephone, on 01449 612067. The Chair of Governors, Mrs Susan Hayter, is also our Designated Governor for Safeguarding and can be contacted on 01449 613710.