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.
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Name |
Category |
Appointed by |
Term of Office starts |
Term of Office ends |
Committee | Positions of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mrs Elizabeth Millard |
Foundation |
Diocesan Board of Education |
25.01.2024 |
24.01.2028 |
Pupil Premium Looked After Children ICT English |
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| Mr Andrew Redmond | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | 14.02.2020 | 13.02.2024 |
Health & Safety |
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|
Mrs Ruth Santos-Brien |
Local Authority |
Essex County Council |
10.10.2018 |
9.10.2025 |
Finance |
Chair of Governors Spanish GDPR |
| Mrs Davinia Wynne | Parent | Parent Election | 14.02.2020 | 31.01.2024 | Chair of Finance |
Maths History |
| Mrs Lisa Curtis | Parent | Parent Election | 22.01.2021 | 21.01.2024 |
Safeguarding Art DT |
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| Mr Andrew Sime | Foundation | Parochial Church Council | 01/02/2024 | 31/01/2028 | ||
| Mrs Ann White | Foundation | Parochial Church Council | 27/02/2024 | 26/02/2028 | ||
|
Mrs Sarah Meares |
Head Teacher |
Ex-officio |
01.09.2019 |
|
Attends all meetings |
Business Interests Register 2022
Governor Attendance Record 2022-23
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Name |
Category |
Appointed by |
Term of Office Ended |
Committee membership |
Positions of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah McNamara | Foundation | Ex-officio | 27.3.2024 |
Pay Appeals Finance |
Safeguarding RE EYFS |
| Mrs Stacey Holden | Foundation | Parochial Church Council | 3.11.2020 |
Personnel
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SEND Sports Premium Curriculum Assessment |
|
Miss Kelly Hodkinson
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Parent | Parent Election | 31.12.2020 |
Maths Data Parent Survey |
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Mr Mark Clayden
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Foundation | Parochial Church Council | 9.3.2023 |
Finance Pay |
Sports Premium Health & Safety Geography |
| Mrs Annette Hurst | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | 6.3.2023 | SEND | |
| Mr Andrew Sime | Staff | Staff Election | 31.08.2023 | Finance |
Computing - Website Staff Wellbeing Survey |
| Dr Alison Taylor | Foundation | Diocesan Board of Education | 10.10.2019 | 08.01.2024 |
HT Performance Management Complaints Music Science |
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.
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.
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Lisa Curtis (Safeguarding/Art/DT)
Parent Governor
As Parent and Vice 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.
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