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.
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Name
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Position
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Appointed By
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Date of Appointment
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Term of Office
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End of Term Date
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Committee
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Mrs Sarah Boyle
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Head Teacher
Ex Officio Governor |
Governing Board
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1.09 19
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On-going whilst in post
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On-going whilst in post
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Strategic Resources & Personnel
Pupils & Curriculum |
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Vacancy
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Co-Opted Governor
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Dr Harriet Shah
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Parent Governor
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Elected by Parents
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26.01.26
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4 years
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26.01.30
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Pupils & Curriculum
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Mr Kevin Martin
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Parent Governor
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Elected by Parents
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26.01.26
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4 years
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26.01.30
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Strategic Resources & Personnel
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Mrs Connie White
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Clerk to Governing Board
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Governing Board
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01.03.24
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On-going whilst in post
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On-going whilst in post
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All committees
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Mr Peter Durham
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Co-Opted Governor
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Governing Board
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13.10.22
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4 years
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12.10.26
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Pupils & Curriculum
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Vacancy
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LA Governor
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Nominated by Local Authority, appointed by Governing Board
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4 years
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Strategic Resources & Personnel
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Mr Simon Stranks
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Co-Chair of Governors,
Chair of HTPM,
Foundation Governor |
Parochial Church Council
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01.10.23
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4 years
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30.09.27
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Strategic Resources & Personnel, HTPM, Complaints Exclusions & Appeals
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Mrs Charlotte McCracken
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Staff Governor
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Elected By Staff
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01.09.23
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4 years
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31.08.27
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Pupils & Curriculum
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Mrs Christine Marshall
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Chair of Finance Committee
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Governing Board
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26.04.23
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4 years
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25.04.27
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Strategic Resources & Personnel
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Rev Louise Moore
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Foundation Governor/
Ex-Officio |
Diocese
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28.10.22
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On-going whilst in post
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On-going whilst in post
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Pupils & Curriculum
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Ms Soledad Vela (known as Soli Indge)
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Co-Opted Governor
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Governing Board
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26.03.25
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4 years
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25.03.29
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Pupils & Curriculum, Exclusions & Appeals
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Mr Ian Stonnell
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Co-Chair of Governors,
Chair of Pupils and Curriculum Committee
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Governing Board
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01.11.23
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4 years
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31.10.27
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Pupils & Curriculum
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Ms Andrea Riley
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Foundation Governor
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Diocese
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18.07.25
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4 years
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17.07.29
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Pupils & Curriculum
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Name
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Position
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Appointed By
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Date of Appointment
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Term of Office
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End of Term Date
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Mr Bob Harrison
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LA Governor
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Nominated by Local Authority, appointed by Governing Board
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14.07.23
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4 years
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23.09.26
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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
- Governors Code of Conduct
- Governors Job Description
- Governors Self Nomination Application Form
- Instrument of Governance
- Composition & Responsibilities
- Equality and Diversity Data
- Governors Allowances Policy
Governors are annually required to declare pecuniary, financial and business interests which can be downloaded below:-