Local Governing Body

 

 

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The Role of Our Governing Body Members

Schools and academies in England have a Governing Body or Board which is responsible for overseeing many of the strategic decisions of the school. Sutton Benger CE Primary School is a member of the Blue Kite Academy Trust (BKAT). BKAT has a Main Board and its schools each have a Governing Body which is responsible for local governance. Our Governing Body is proud of the school, its staff and pupils. It is an active and enthusiastic team helping to make strategic decisions about the direction of the school, acting as a critical friend and offering support and challenge to the senior leadership of the school.

What are the Governing Body's core functions?

  • ensuring clarity of school vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
  • overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
  • implementing leadership and management plans made by BKAT.

HOW IS THE GOVERNING BODY STRUCTURED?

  • the Headteacher (ex-officio)
  • one Staff member (elected by school staff)
  • two Parent members (elected by school parents)
  • six Foundation members (appointed by the Diocese of Bristol)
  • Ex-officio Foundation member (usually the incumbent vicar) - appointed by the Diocese of Bristol
  • One Community member (appointed by the Academy Council)
  • The Academy Council may also appoint non-voting Associate members where specialist skills or experience are needed.


The standard term of office for a governor is four years. Our Governing Body has a Chair and does not have sub-committees, but may create working parties and/or specialist panels as needed. Governor meetings are held at least 6 times per year. 

Meet our Governors

If you are interested in becoming a Foundation member at Sutton Benger CE Primary School, you should in the first instance contact the clerk to the council; Lynne Baylis at lynne.baylis@dbat.org.uk

For wider volunteering options go to: www.inspiringthefuture.org 

Anthony Weedon - Chair of Governors

Jodie Anstee - Foundation Member (ex-officio)

Neil Weedon -  Parent Member

Husna Grimes- Parent Memeber

Nicki Evans - Foundation Member

Anne Sideras- Foundation Member

Vacancy - Foundation Member

Sue Zulver - Comunity Member

Becca Hine -  Headteacher

Rachel Harris - Staff member


 

Contact our Academy Council

Our Clerk to the Academy Council – lynne.baylis@dbat.org.uk

Our Academy Council can also be contact by post at the school address:
Clerk to Governors
c/o Sutton Benger Church of England School
40 Chestnut Road
Sutton Benger
Chippenham
Wiltshire SN15 4RP

Information on BKAT Governance can be found here: https://bluekitetrust.org/governance/

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Contact Us

Happy to answer any questions

Office hours Monday - Friday 8am - 3.45pm 

Telephone: 01249 720407

Address

  • 40 Chestnut Road Sutton Benger Wiltshire SN15 4RP