The Governing Body welcomes you to the Ashleworth Church of England Primary School website.
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. 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. It is important that governor have all the information they need to properly carry out their role and so we attend Local Authority training courses and purchas an annual subscription for governors to access online training on a range of topics.
The members that make up the Governing Body are chosen by the local authority, the community, staff 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. Two committees (Teaching & Learning and Resources) meet to consider more specific areas of curriculum, finance, staffing and wellbeing.
We are very proud of our partnership with Churcham Primary School 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, Bridgette Nulty, or indeed any of the governors listed below:
For full details of Governing Body membership, roles & responsibilities, attendance and register of interests, please see:
I started as Executive Headteacher at Ashleworth Church of England and Churcham Primary School in January 2025. I joined the partnership from a small rural school in Gloucestershire where I was previously Deputy Headteacher. I am passionate about ensuring all children are safe, happy and are supported in fulfilling their full potential. When I'm not in school, I love to spend time with my family, enjoy a variety of sports and continuing to expand my lego collection!
Roles: Executive Headteacher, member of Teaching & Learning and Resources committees
Prior to retiring, I was a Science teacher for more than 25 years, employed at schools both in the UK, and on military garrisons overseas. Following 4 years as a Staff Governor, I was nominated by the Local Authority to take on the role of LA Governor and in September 2022, I was appointed as Chair of the Governors.
I have now served in this role for 3 years, using my wealth of previous experience to support all members of our school family and leading a team with wide ranging skills and expertise, who strive to ensure that our school is the very best that it can be.
Outside of school, I can often be seen at Kingsholm Stadium, where I volunteer with St John Ambulance as an Emergency Responder. My other interests include gardening and photography.
Roles: Chair of Governors, member of Teaching & Learning Committee (Chair), member of Resources Committee, Safeguarding lead, Governor Induction
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, its staff and pupils.
Roles: Mmember of Resources Committee (Chair), Health & Safety lead
Roles: Member of Teaching & Learning Committee
Roles: Member of Resources Committee
If you are interested or would like to find out more about becoming a Governor, please contact the school for more information.