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Silsoe C of E VC Lower School

Governors

Our Governing Board

At Silsoe VC Lower School, our Governing Board plays a vital role in supporting and challenging school leaders to ensure that every child has the opportunity to flourish. Working closely with the Headteacher and staff, governors help shape the strategic direction of our school, uphold our Christian vision and values, and ensure that high standards of education, safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing remain at the heart of all we do. Governors provide both support and constructive challenge, holding school leaders to account for educational outcomes and ensuring that resources are used effectively. They are committed to maintaining our welcoming, nurturing and inclusive school culture, where every child is valued, encouraged and supported to achieve their very best. Guided by our vision and “Together We Grow” ethos, our governors work in partnership with the whole school community to secure the best possible opportunities and outcomes for all our children.

Name
Position
Appointed By
Date of Appointment
Term of Office
End of Term Date
Committee
Mrs Sarah Boyle
Head Teacher
Ex Officio Governor
Governing Board​
1.09 19
​On-going whilst in post
On-going whilst in post
Strategic Resources & Personnel
​Pupils & Curriculum
Vacancy
Co-Opted Governor
Dr Harriet Shah
​Parent Governor
Elected by Parents
26.01.26
​4 years
26.01.30
Pupils & Curriculum
Mr Kevin Martin
Parent Governor
Elected by Parents
26.01.26
4 years
26.01.30
Strategic Resources & Personnel
​Mrs Connie White
​​Clerk to Governing Board

Governing Board
01.03.24
On-going whilst in post
On-going whilst in post
​All committees
Mr Peter Durham
Co-Opted Governor
Governing Board
13.10.22
​4 years
12.10.26
​Pupils & Curriculum
Vacancy
​LA Governor
Nominated by Local Authority, appointed by Governing Board
4 years
​Strategic Resources & Personnel
Mr Simon Stranks
Co-Chair of Governors,
Chair of HTPM,
​Foundation Governor
Parochial Church Council
01.10.23
​4 years
30.09.27
​Strategic Resources & Personnel, HTPM​, ​Complaints Exclusions & Appeals
Mrs Charlotte McCracken
Staff Governor
Elected By Staff
01.09.23
​4 years
31.08.27
Pupils & Curriculum 
​​
Mrs Christine Marshall
Chair of Finance Committee
Governing Board
26.04.23
​4 years
25.04.27
 ​Strategic Resources & Personnel​
​Rev Louise Moore
Foundation Governor/
Ex-Officio
Diocese
28.10.22
​On-going whilst in post
On-going whilst in post
​Pupils & Curriculum
Ms Soledad Vela (known as Soli Indge)
Co-Opted Governor
Governing Board
26.03.25
4 years
25.03.29
Pupils & Curriculum, Exclusions & Appeals
Mr Ian Stonnell
​Co-Chair of Governors,
Chair of Pupils and Curriculum Committee
Governing Board
01.11.23
​4 years
31.10.27
​​​Pupils & Curriculum
Ms Andrea Riley
Foundation Governor
 Diocese
18.07.25
4 years
17.07.29
Pupils & Curriculum
Below is a list of retired Governors within the past 12 months
Name
Position
Appointed By
Date of Appointment
Term of Office
End of Term Date
Mr Bob Harrison
​LA Governor
Nominated by Local Authority, appointed by Governing Board
14.07.23
4 years
23.09.26

The Governing Board is divided into 2 sub-committees and all Governors serve on one of the following:-

The Strategic Finance and Resources Committee

The Pupils & Curriculum Committee 

Individual Governors take specific responsibility for:-

Child Protection

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Health & Safety

Curriculum Areas

Pupil Premium

Staff Welfare & Grievance

Exclusions & Appeals