Meet the Knightlow Governors

Rob Hoyle (Chair)                       Local Authority Governor                              Appointed 23rd June 2021

Nicola Haywood (Vice-Chair)  Foundation Governor, Bourton                     Re-appointed  1st Sep 2023

Paul Kenyon                               Foundation Governor, Stretton charities     Appointed  1st Sep 2023

Simon Farley                              Foundation Governor, Stretton                     Re-appointed 9th Dec 2023

Russel Hartland-Shaw             Parent Governor                                               Elected 1st Sep 2021

Alex McLaren                            Staff Governor                                                   Elected 1st Sep 2023

Janet Paget                               Foundation Governor, Marton                        Appointed 1st Sep 2020

Alec Ross                                    Foundation Governor, Stretton                     Re-appointed  30th May 2021

Beverley Suffell                         Foundation Governor, Frankton                    Appointed 21st Dec 2021

Christopher Whitely               Parent Governor                                                Elected 12th Nov 2021

Revd Philip Price                     Foundation Governor, Priest in Charge         Ex-officio

Jill Vavasour                             Head Teacher Governor                                   Ex-officio  

                                          Note: all non ex-officio governors serve a term of 4 years.

Louisa Brown                       Associate Member                                  Appointed 1st Sept 23 (for 1 year)

Governors retired or stood down within last 12 months / last school year:-    

Louisa Brown                         Staff Governor                            Stood down Aug 2023 (now Associate Member)

Vicky Deasley                        Foundation Governor, Stretton Charities           Retired July 2023

Constitution of the Knightlow CofE Primary School Governing body

In line with Governance regulations (2012) for voluntary aided schools, the Knightlow Governing Body is 12 members, and consists of 7 Foundation Governors (a majority by 2), 2 staff governors (including the head teacher), 2 parent governors and 1 local authority governor.

Knightlow Foundation Governors shall be appointed by the Coventry Diocesan Board of Education in consultation with the relevant Parochial Church Councils, and will consist of the Priest in charge, three appointments from Stretton on Dunsmore PCC, one of whom is nominated by Stretton Charities, and then one each from Frankton, Bourton & Marton PCC's

Parent governors are appointed by election of the parents/carers, staff governors by an election of staff, and the Local authority appoints a governor. All Governors, except the ex officio posts of Headteacher and Priest in charge, are appointed for a term of 4 years. The Governing Body may choose to appoint co-opted governors or associate governors to support the Governing Body or fulfil specific tasks.

Governing Body remit:

Please note that the Governors are concerned as a whole body with the strategic development of Knightlow to continue to deliver school improvement and secure excellent outcomes for all pupils.

-  For school operational issues please talk to the school office.

-  For specific concerns about your child's education or their class please talk to the class teacher in the first instance and then the headteacher.

Contacting the Governors:

If you wish to speak to the Chair of Governors, please contact him via the school, or directly at hoyle.r@welearn365.com

Full Governing Body Meeting     Chair Rob Hoyle

Governors meet 4 times a year as a full Governing Body, to discuss and make decisions upon a range of matters regarding the strategic planning of the school. The whole purpose of school governance is school improvement, and there are three key areas where governors can make a difference.

To provide a strategic view: working with the headteacher to help decide the school's strategy for improvement so that pupils learn most effectively.

To monitor and evaluate (challenge and support): The GB provides the headteacher and staff with support, advice and information, drawing on GB members' knowledge and experience. The Governing Body work to promote the interests of the school and its pupils and work with the staff with this common interest.

To ensure accountability: The headteacher and staff are accountable to the Governing Body, and report on the school's performance. The Governing Body is in turn accountable for its actions to the parents and the wider community, in respect of the school's overall performance.

At Knightlow School the Governing Body delegates key tasks to two sub committees.

Teaching & Learning Committee      Chair: Jill Vavasour

The committee meets 3 times a year with a focus on learning and school improvement. Key documents reviewed are the school Self Evaluation Form (SEF) which drives the Learning Improvement Plan (LIP) which is the road map that sets out the changes a school needs to make to improve the level of pupil achievement. Key discussions take place on the curriculum, Safeguarding, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), parent consultation and embedding BLP in all aspects of pupil learning. Certain school policies are delegated to this committee for review and approval.

Resources Committee      Chair: Alec Ross

The committee meets 3 or 4 times a year and works with the head teacher to review the annual school budget, and monitor income and expenditure against the budget, identifying any significant financial risks & implications for the school. Key discussions take place around staffing levels and pay, Health and Safety & the school premises. Certain school policies are delegated to this committee for review and approval.