Governors

What do governors do?

promote high standards of educational attainment
set targets for pupil achievement
take general responsibility for the conduct of the school
manage the school's budget, including deciding how many staff will work there and their pay
make sure that the curriculum is balanced and broadly based, in particular that the National Curriculum and religious education are taught, and report on pupils' achievement in National Curriculum assessments and examination results.
participate in the appointment of senior staff (including appointing the head teacher) and regulate staff conduct and discipline; and
draw up an action plan after an inspection by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)

Why do schools need governors?

Every school has a Governing Body to represent the public in the running of schools. School Governors bring perspectives from ordinary life and work with the staff and the Local Authority (LA) to help secure the best possible education for the children in the school. They have important responsibilities like managing the school budget, overseeing the curriculum and appointing staff.

Governing Body

Chair

Mr J Miles

The opportunity to become a parent governor arose after my daughter Ellie May started attending Knowle park in September 2010, I want to do whatever I can to help make the school outstanding and a better place for us all now and in the future.

I am a family man and live with my wife Emma, daughter Ellie May and my son Lucas. I have lived in south Bristol most of my life. I work in the technical department for a national workplace service provider.

Vice Chair

Mr S Lamprey

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Parent Governors Community Governors

Mrs I Negus

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I am a parent governor, with children in Reception and Year 2. I currently work part-time, as a lecturer in public health. I believe that our schools should provide a fair start in life for everyone. I have lived in Knowle for 9 years and am committed to supporting our local school.

Vice Chair

Mrs J Grange

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I have been a parent governor for six years and vice chair for two. I am at present science governor and link governor to year 4. I am regularly in school one morning a week as a parent helper and I am fully committed to helping Knowle Park become an outstanding school. I have previously been treasurer for the PTA.

I am a dentist at Broadwalk and have lived in Knowle for 18 years. I have two children aged 12 and 9.

Mrs S Thomson

I am a Parent Governor with particular responsibility for handwriting. My child will be starting Year 3 in September 2011. I work as a Speech and Language Therapist in the local Children's Centre. I have particular interests in language and literacy development, children with Special Educational Needs and Gifted and Talented children.

Mr P Lear

I have been a school governor for 19 years working at Knowle Park. I am a community governor and have lived in Knowle for the last 34 years. My professional career has covered a large range of roles within the Civil Service and enables me to provide support to the school governing body in Health and Safety, Equality, Human Resources, Finance and Building Management.

Mr S German

Hello. My daughter is currently in Year 1 of Knowle Park Primary and very happy at school. I am a primary teacher by training, but have worked within PE and School Sport for the past ten years. I am currently the School Sports Partnership Manager for North Somerset Council, providing opportunities for pupils to participate in competitive sport. As well as hopefully being able to share my experience and knowledge within education (as appropriate), I would like to be able to support the school, staff and pupils in providing the best possible provision across all aspects of school life.

Lucy Fey

I am a new parent governor and have twin girls in Reception. I am also a teacher, currently teaching year 5. I have an Early Years background and have taught every year group, so I have a clear understanding of the curriculum throughout a school. I am passionate about child led learning, focussing on children’s interests so they are confident, motivated, enthusiastic and independent learners.

Mr J Withey

I have lived in the local area all my life and have a comprehensive knowledge of Knowle. I attended Knowle Park on the 1950s. My sons attended during the 1970s and my Granddaughters currently attend. My carreer background is financial services and I am now retired. I believe my background gives me a good grounding in my role as a Knowle Park Primary School governor.

Mr G Hopkins

I am one of two councillors for the Knowle ward of Bristol City Council. One of the main reasons I am a Governor is to make sure that the school gets fair treatment from the council. I also want to help to foster good communication between the school and the rest of the community.

Ms S Willford

Staff Governors

Miss S Hucker	I have worked at Knowle Park for 7 years an LSA. Studies outside of work have enabled me to apply for and successfully gain a place on the Graduate Teacher Programme. I really enjoy working with children and sharing memorable moments with them. It's a challenging, exiting and fullfilling role.

Mrs V Prideaux	I have worked at Knowle Park Primary School for 12 years in reception. I take a keen interest in the well being of both the children and staff and am always 'happy to help'.
Mrs T Skinner

Clerk to the Governing Body: Carol Wilshire

Governor Responsibilities and Links 2012-2013

FGB Chair: James Miles

Vice Chair: Steve lamprey

School Management Committee

Chair – Jane Grange

Steve Lamprey, John Withey, Paul Lear, Gary Hopkins, Shane German, James Miles, Marie Roberts

School Improvement Committee

Chair - Shane German

Lucy Fey, Viv Prideaux, Isabelle Negus, Susannah Thomson, Sandy Hucker, Tracy Skinner, Sian Willford

Named Governors: Governor SLT/Staff

Child Protection Shane German Peter Overton
SEN Susannah Thomson Michelle Morse
Children in Care Marie Roberts Michelle Morse
Health and Safety Paul Lear Peter Overton

SIP Link Governors

Governor SLT/Staff

Attendance Steve Lamprey Peter Overton

SIP Governor’s Learning Walk Focus Governor SLT/Staff

FSM boys reading and writing as available Peter Overton
Children more able at Maths as available Peter Overton

and English

Monitoring of Learning walk SIC Chair Peter Overton

progress

Governors’ Working Groups

Working Group	Governor	Staff Governor	SLT/Staff
Quality of children’s lunchtime experience	Susannah Thomson Jane Grange		Andy Dewey
Website development	Issy Negus		Andy Dewey
PE, school sport and the Olympics	Shane German		Jess Roberts James Walker
Salcome Road playing fields	Jim Miles
Staff Wellbeing	Steve Lamprey John Withey	Viv Prideaux	Andy Dewey
Land at the rear of the school	Shane German Steve Lamprey John Withey Sid Peacock (as a Friend of the school)		Peter Overton Jo Elliott Carol Wilshire

Updated 09th January 2013