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Governors

The Governing Body works with the Executive Head Teacher to continually improve the school.  It is responsible for promoting high standards of achievement and at all times should act in the best interests of the children.

Governor Vacancies

There are currently two Co-opted Governor and one Parent Governor Vacancies.  Please contact office@worplesdon.surrey.sch.uk with queries.  The nomination form and letter are at the bottom of this page

Governing Body Vision

The governors believe that at our school every child is important and although their abilities vary we value the contribution each one makes to school life.  Our aim is to ensure that each child develops a love of learning and has the opportunity to achieve their academic potential. 

During their time at Worplesdon Primary School the children experience a wide range of learning opportunities.  We see their time with us as the start of a journey, setting them on course to success and achieve their aspirations.  We hope they look back on their time at Worplesdon Primary School with affection and happy memories, and a recognition that our support helped shape the people they have become.

We offer them a safe and inclusive setting in which to achieve this because we have a dedicated staff team who work closely with governors and parents.  

At our last inspection OFSTED deemed us to be a ‘good’ school; we are determined to work constantly to maintain and improve our standards.

Key Function of the Governing Body

As the school’s accountable body its key functions are to:

  • Set the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team;
  • Set the aims and objectives for the school, and agree policies and targets for achieving them;
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives;
  • Be a source of challenge and support to the Head Teacher (a critical friend);
  • Hold the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;
  • Oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

Governing Body Structure

The Governing Body consists of 13 governors, who are appointed for a 4 year term of office.  They represent various elements of the local community and cover a wide range of expertise and skills.  

Governors undertake additional professional development training as appropriate to assist in governing duties and strive to develop the Governing Body.

In general, the full Governing Body have a minimum of two meetings each term, one of these being a statutory meeting.

The Governing Body takes an active part in school life, supporting school events as well as undertaking formal visits.  Each governor is linked to a particular subject and visits the school on a regular basis to monitor and evaluate the progress in achieving the aims and objectives set out in the School Development Plan. 

Record of Governor Meeting Attendance

Governor Meeting Attendance 2024 to 2025

Governor Sept Oct Nov Jan Mar Apr Jun Jul

Current

Total

Kareen O'Brien Y               1/8
David Philpot Y               1/8
Kellie Glossop Y               1/8
Pauline Alexander Y               1/8
Neil Monro Y               1/8
Rachel Sherlock Y               1/8
Kristie Sheard Y               1/8
Anthony Mansi Y Resigned 9th October 2024 1/8
Chris Hurren Y               1/8
Sophie Bywater Y               1/8
Matt Jarratt Y               1/8
Robyne Simpson                 0/8
Associate Members                  
Laura Bassett-Cross Y               1/8
Radhika Woodruff Y               1/8
Ian McGraw                 0/8
Mark Covington                 0/8

 

List of Governors

Co-Chair Persons

Mrs Kellie Glossop
Category of Governor Parent Governor
Appointed by Elected by the parents
Term of Office Start Date 14.10.2022
Term of Office End Date 14.03.2026
Role Co-Chair
Committees Resources; Pay
Special Responsibilities Resources, HT, Appraisal
Business Interests N/A
Relationships with School Staff Friends with another governor
Mr David Philpot
 
Category of Governor Co-Opted Governor
Appointed by Governing Body
Term of Office Start Date 14.10.2022
Term of Office End Date 30.05.2025
Role Co-Chair
Committees Resources; Exclusions
Special Responsibilities Curriculum & Learning
Business Interests N/A
Relationships with School Staff N/A

Vice Chair

Mr Matt Jarratt
Category of Governor Co-Opted Governor
Appointed by N/A
Term of Office Start Date 16.10.2023
Term of Office End Date 15.10.2027
Role N/A
Committees Resources; Exclusions
Special Responsibilities N/A
Business Interests Member of Board of Directors of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Trustee of the Fountain Centre Cancer Charity
Relationships with School Staff N/A
 

Co-Opted Governors

Mr Chris Hurren
Category of Governor Co-Opted Governor
Appointed by Governing Body
Term of Office Start Date 23.01.23
Term of Office End Date 22.01.2027
Role N/A
Committees Resources
Special Responsibilities Resources
Business Interests Partner in RSM (Chartered Accountants)
Relationships with School Staff N/A
Mrs Kristie Sheard
Category of Governor Co-Opted Governor
Appointed by Governing Body
Term of Office Start Date 04.12.2023
Term of Office End Date 03.12.2027
Role N/A
Committees Standards & Curriculum
Special Responsibilities N/A
Business Interests N/A
Relationships with School Staff N/A
Links to other Education Establishments Head of Senior School, ACS International Schools Cobham
 Mrs Sophie Bywater
Category of Governor Co-Opted Governor
Appointed by Governing Body
Term of Office Start Date 24.04.2023
Term of Office End Date 23.04.2027
Role N/A
Committees Exclusions
Special Responsibilities N/A
Business Interests Director of Projects & Services at Surrey Satellites, Mental health first aider
Relationships with School Staff Friends with another Governor
Links to other Education Establishments Sister is deputy head of a Hampshire primary school
Mr Neil Monro
Category of Governor Co-Opted Governor
Appointed by Parents
Term of Office Start Date 14.10.2022
Term of Office End Date 08.12.2027
Role N/A
Committees Standards & Curriculum; Pay
Special Responsibilities Resources
Business Interests N/A
Relationships with School Staff N/A
 

Executive Head Teacher

Mrs Kareen O’Brien 
Category of Governor Executive Head Teacher
Appointed by Ex-officio by virtue of office as Headteacher/principal
Term of Office Start Date 14.10.2022
Term of Office End Date N/A
Role Executive Head Teacher
Committees All as appropriate
Special Responsibilities Policies
Business Interests N/A
Relationships with School Staff N/A

LEA Governor

Mrs Pauline Alexander 
Category of Governor LEA Governor
Appointed by Governing Body
Nominated by Local Authority
Term of Office Start Date 14.10.2022
Term of Office End Date 30.05.2025
Role Chair of PCFS
Committees Pupils Families & Community Focus; Pay; Standards & Curriculum
Special Responsibilities Child Protection & Safeguarding, CLA, SEND, Curriculum & Learning, Pay, Appeals, HT, Appraisal
Business Interests N/A
Relationships with School Staff N/A
Links to other Education Establishments Member of TAMAT

 

Staff Governor

Mrs Rachel Sherlock 
Category of Governor Staff Governor
Appointed by Elected by School Staff
Term of Office Start Date 14.10.2022
Term of Office End Date 13.10.2026
Role N/A
Committees Standards & Curriculum
Responsibilities PFC
Business Interests HLTA at Worplesdon Primary School
Relationships with School Staff N/A

Associate Members

Mrs Laura Bassett-Cross 
Category of Governor Associate Member
Appointed by Governing Body
Term of Office Start Date 14.10.2022
Term of Office End Date 13.10.2026
Role N/A
Committees Standards & Curriculum
Responsibilities Policies
Business Interests Deputy Head Teacher at Worplesdon Primary School
Relationships with School Staff N/A
Mrs Radhika Woodruff
Category of Governor Associate Member
Appointed by Governing Body
Term of Office Start Date 14.10.2022
Term of Office End Date 13.10.2026
Role N/A
Committees Resources
Responsibilities N/A
Business Interests Deputy Head Teacher at Worplesdon Primary School
Relationships with School Staff N/A
Mr Ian McGraw
Category of Governor Associate Member
Appointed by Governing Body
Term of Office Start Date 14.10.2022
Term of Office End Date 13.10.2026
Role N/A
Committees N/A
Responsibilities N/A
Business Interests N/A
Relationships with School Staff N/A
Mr Mark Covington
 
Category of Governor Associate Member
Appointed by Governing Body
Term of Office Start Date 03.02.2024
Term of Office End Date 30.09.2025
Role N/A
Committees N/A
Responsibilities N/A
Business Interests N/A
Relationships with School Staff N/A

Page last update 18th October 2024