Governing Body

The Governors are responsible for the conduct of the school, and for promoting high standards. We aim to ensure that your children are attending a successful school which supports their wellbeing and provides them with a good education. We set the strategic direction of the school, we challenge and support by monitoring, reviewing and evaluating and we ensure accountability by working with the Headteacher regarding the school’s performance.

The main work of the Governing Body is carried out through committees which meet at least once a term. During these meetings the many policies which relate to all aspects of the life and work of the school are discussed and agreed. We also discuss, approve and monitor the School Development Plan - the ‘working document’ which tells us what is happening now and sets out our plans for the future. The Headteacher keeps us very well informed about all aspects of school life. We also visit the school on a regular basis.

The Governing Body is responsible for the appointment and performance management of the Headteacher who, in turn, is responsible for the implementation of the policies and the day to day running of the school, including managing all the staff.

Governor's Secure Area

Governing Body Membership

Governor Attendance Record 2025-26

Business Interests Register December 2025

Former Members of the Governing Body

Contacting Us

Whilst we are very pleased to receive your views and suggestions, any matters regarding your own children or the day to day running of the school must be addressed to the Class Teachers in the first instance. If there are any issues that can’t be resolved please then talk to the Headteacher. If you need to contact us Miss Wright will pass on any emails or letters.

Annual Governance Statement

  Annual Governance Statement 2024_25

Governor Spotlight

Lis Millard (SEND/LAC/English/Computing)

Foundation Governor

Over the past few weeks my role as Governor has been very mixed. Part of my role is to attend full governor body meetings, one of which I attended in February. However, my role also allows me to visit school and see the wonderful work going on. I monitor a number of different areas at Terling, but this week I had the pleasure of seeing Computing in progress. I visited Fardings and Sandypits, who were carrying out a number of different tasks. It was really lovely to see Fardings having a go at 'physical computing'; connecting circuits up and operating a light system. 

Another benefit of being a governor means I can volunteer in school and come and see lots of other learning in practice. Every Friday I visit school, alongside others, and join the Taylors in their forest school session. We certainly get very muddy and have lots of fun outside crafting and building! As with all personnel in schools, governors are vital to the smooth running of education settings. 

If you or anyone else you know (education background not required) would like to join the team, please get in touch with our Chair of Governors Ruth Santos-Brien or Vice Chair Lisa Curtis.  

Lisa Curtis (Safeguarding/Art/DT)

Parent Governor

As Parent and Chair of Governors, I have taken responsibility for monitoring Art, Design and Technology, as well as joint monitoring of SEN and Maths.  I took on the role of OPAL Governor, which has been exciting to be part of our journey in gaining Platinum accreditation. As part of my role in supporting OPAL, I applied for the Tesco Stronger Starts grant, which I am looking forward to seeing invested in more equipment for this initiative.  I undertake the parent survey at the end of each academic year, to gain your valuable feedback to see what we are doing well and where you think we can develop as a school.  I have enjoyed helping at Forest School sessions with Taylors in the Autumn term, which I see as a hugely valuable part of the curriculum to support their learning in a practical and healthy way, where they enjoy the outdoors and nature.  Being a Governor is are warding role, where I get to be part of our fantastic school community.

If you think you might like to be a Governor, please get in touch with myself or Ruth Santos-Brien, where we can tell you more about the role

Andrew Redmond

Foundation Governor 

Chair of Finance Committee. Premises, Health & Safety

Coming from a background of educational estate management I am able to support the school in all areas of premises management. This involves termly visits and tours of the site with the Site Manager as well as auditing statutory compliance.

The governing body finance committee has a strategic financial role, in agreeing and approving the budget and ensuring that expenditure is kept within the agreed allocation. It approves financial policies and procedures. The committee meets termly as well as undertaking finance monitoring visits. 

I find my role as governor very rewarding, it’s always a pleasure to visit the school and see wonderful environment created by the staff and children.

Ann White

Foundation Governor (English/SEND)

I have now been a Governor at Terling for a year and have been impressed with the welcome I have received from both Governors and Staff at the school. In my role as Governor I attend termly full Governor meetings as well as Governing Body finance committee meetings. I have taken on responsibility for monitoring the teaching of English throughout the school and share the responsibility for SEND. As a retired SEN teacher both of these are of interest and very important to me. The highlight of my week is the opportunity to be able to volunteer in the school and I enjoy the welcome I receive from the Sandypits classroom. This has enabled me to see first hand the varied activities carried out by the children, but I have also been able to witness the introduction of the new Phonics Programme, Wandle. I am very impressed with the progress I can see the children making.