Our Governing Body
The role of the governing body is a strategic one with three core functions:
- setting strategic direction
- creating robust accountability
- ensuring best use of financial resources
The work of the governing body is driven by the school improvement plan. Discussions, decisions and actions for governors focus on school finance, staffing matters, use and condition of premises, pupils' wellbeing, curriculum, data and assessment, working with stakeholders, admissions and organisational changes.
The full governing body must meet at least three times per academic year but most meet more frequently through committee meetings. There is an expectation that governors will also undertake monitoring visits into school to find out more about the school throughout the year. Governors work closely with the headteacher and make decisions collectively as a team.
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, please contact our Head of Governance, Steven Dawson - S.Dawson@connectmat.org.uk
Our Governors
Record of Attendance
2025-2026 and 2026-27
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Name |
11 November 2025 |
24 March 2026 |
9 June 2026 |
20 October 2026 |
9 February 2027 |
15 June 2027 |
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Mrs Judith E Robson - Chair |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Victoria Morris |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Heather Farrimond |
Attended |
Attended |
Resigned |
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Mrs Ann Penny |
Attended |
Apologies Accepted |
Attended |
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Susan Stephenson |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Jude Robinson |
Resigned |
N/A |
N/A |
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Sarah Toole |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Chris Storey |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Mrs Jo Woodhall |
Attended |
Attended |
Attended |
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Liz Bailey |
N/A |
Apologies Accepted |
Attended |
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Steven Davie-Trigg |
N/A |
Attended |
Attended |
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Lesley Pringle |
N/A |
Attended |
Attended |
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Katie Robson |
N/A |
Attended |
Attended |
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