Governors

What are Governors?

"Welcome to the Ashleworth Church of England Primary School website from the Governing Body.

The Governing Body works hard to support the Headteacher, teaching staff and pupils with the aim of ensuring that Ashleworth Church of England Primary School is able to provide the best possible education for our children and to prepare them for life in modern Britain.

The members that make up the Governing Body are chosen by the local authority, the community and parents. All our Governors have their own careers and responsibilities but they dedicate time to the school when they are able. Some are able to be in school on a regular basis, whilst others bring financial and legal expertise, strategic planning and more practical skills. All are hugely valued!

As well as sharing a common desire to be involved in supporting the school, the Governing Body have statutory duties by which they are legally bound. The Governing Body is ultimately responsible for all matters relating to the school including teaching and learning, safeguarding, health and safety, staffing, premises and ensuring financial accountability and sustainability. The full Governing Body meets once every half term, while sub committee meetings consider the more specific areas of staffing, curriculum and finance.

We are very proud of our developing relationship with Churcham Primary School, through our Executive Headteacher and regular Partnership meetings and look forward to expanding this further.

If you have any concerns or issues that you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact the Chair of Governors, Shaun Pitt, or indeed any of the governors listed below:"

How do Governors help children?

School governors are people who wish to make a positive contribution to children’s education. Together with the head teacher they set the future direction of the school and decide how the school’s budget should be spent. Governing bodies make decisions collectively on matters such as school policies and the school’s development plan and act as a "critical friend" to the school.

Categories of Governors:

Parent Governor - Elected by parents and carers of children at the school

Staff Governor - Chosen by election from the teaching and support staff at the school

Co-opted Governor - Appointed by the Governing Body

Local Authority Governor - Nominated by the Local Authority and Appointed by the Governing Body

Foundation Governor - Appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester

As a new governor it is important that you have all the information you need to do the role properly. We have a New Governors Pack that helps with this.

Michelle Kelly

I have been a governor of Ashleworth C of E Primary School since becoming Headteacher in September 2013. The school works in partnership with Churcham Primary where I am also Headteacher and a governor. Before joining the team at Ashleworth, I taught in Cheltenham and then worked for Gloucestershire as an English Consultant. During this time, I worked in many schools around the county. I’ve lived in Pershore near Worcestershire for over 20 years with my partner and our pets. In my spare time, I enjoy going to the theatre and spending time ‘catching – up’ with family and friends.

Rachel Hope - Co-opted Governor

I have been a governor since 2014. I chair the Teaching and Learning Committee. I have one child Ellen (KS2) at the school. I became involved in governance to promote a sustainable future for the school. I am a professional gardener by trade and my hobbies include gardening, reading, walking and nature rambles.

Thomas Boore. O.B.E. B.A. (Open).

My wife, Sylvia and myself have lived in Ashleworth for almost fifty years and I am privileged to join a team of governors at our local school. I am hopeful that my business, sport and church links will enable me to make some small contribution to the wellbeing and future of the school, it's staff and pupils.

James Joyce

I am the newest Parent Governor at Ashleworth CE Primary School, married to Tricia, with two daughters and a grandson, Leo, currently in year KS2. We moved here from Norfolk last year. I have previously been a governor at 3 different Primary schools, one High School and an Academy. My background is in the Advertising industry, working for multi-nationals. I have also been the Deputy Leader of a County Council and a Cabinet member for Children’s Services. I currently serve on an adoption panel and have done so for the past 12 years. I enjoy cricket, our dog, cats and horses and tinkering with old cars. Currently, apart from Leo, all my time is spent enjoyably building our new house. I have chosen to be a governor at Leo’s school because I hope my experience will be an asset to the school in these challenging times for the education system.

Christopher Anthony

I have been Parent Governor since May 2018 with 2 children at the school and have been a resident of Ashleworth since 2010. I have over 30 years experience in the Manufacturing industry in various management positions. My strengths are in planning and organisation, and in training and development. In my spare time, I have been heavily active in music, photography and I do a little bit of cycling.

Bridgette Nulty

After more than 2 years working part-time at Ashleworth CE Primary School, I was elected to join the governing body as Staff Governor in 2018. I have been a Science teacher for more than 25 years, employed at locations around the UK, and on military garrisons overseas. I have been privileged to teach across a wide range of ages and abilities, delivering the full spectrum of National Curriculum subjects. I hope to support both pupils, and my colleagues, by using this wealth of experience to good effect as the governors strive to ensure that our school is the best it can be. My hobbies include volunteering with St John Ambulance as an Advanced First Aider, photography, and gardening.

If you are interested or would like to find out more about becoming a Governor, please contact the school for more information.

Ashleworth CE Primary School Governing Body 2019-2020

Name	Type of Governor	Responsibilities	Committees	Term of office	Date of Appointment	FGB and Committee Meeting Attendance	Relevant Business/ Pecuniary Interests Declared (updated Nov 2018)
Mrs. Michelle Kelly	Head Teacher	Head Teacher	Resources Committee, Teaching & Learning Committee	04/09/2013 - ongoing	04/09/2013	2019/20 FGB: 3/3 C: 5/5 2018/19 FGB: 4/4 C: 6/6	Executive Head Teacher of Churcham Primary School
Mr. James Joyce	Parent Governor – elected by parents		Resources Committee (Chair), Teaching & Learning Committee	26/05/2017 – 25/05/2021	26/05/2017	2019/20 FGB: 3/3 C: 4/5 2018/19 FGB: 3/4 C: 5/6	None
Mr. Thomas Boore	Foundation Governor – appointed by Diocese		Resources Committee	01/02/2017 – 31/01/2021	01/02/2017	2019/20 FGB: 3/3 C: 2/2 2018/19 FGB: 4/4 C: 2/3	None
Mr. Shaun Pitt	Parent Governor – elected by parents		Resources Committee	12/11/2018 – 11/11/2022	12/11/2018	2019/20 FGB: 3/3 C: 2/2 2018/19 FGB: 4/4 C: 3/3	None
Mrs. Rachel Hope	Co-opted Governor – appointed by Governing Body	Chair of Governors	Teaching & Learning Committee (Chair)	07/09/2019 – 06/09/2021	15/07/2019	2019/20 FGB: 3/3 C: 3/3 2018/19 FGB: 4/4 C: 3/3	None
Mr. Christopher Anthony	Parent Governor – elected by parents	Vice Chair of Governors	Teaching & Learning Committee	29/03/2018 – 28/03/2022	29/03/2018	2019/20 FGB: 2/3 C: 1/3 2018/19 FGB: 4/4 C: 3/3	None
Mrs. Bridget Nulty	Staff Governor – elected by staff		Teaching & Learning Committee	18/05/2018 – 17/05/2022	18/05/2018	2019/20 FGB: 2/3 C: 2/3 2018/19 FGB: 4/4 C: 1/2	Supply teacher at Ashleworth C of E Primary School and Churcham Primary School
Revd. Stephen Godsell	Foundation Governor – appointed by Diocese		Teaching & Learning Committee	01/09/2018 – 31/08/2022	01/09/2018	2019/20 FGB: 2/3 C: 3/3 2018/19 FGB: 4/4 C: 2/2	None
Vacancy	Co-opted Governor
Vacancy	Local Authority Governor
Vacancy	Co-opted Governor