The Chair of Governors can be contacted, in the first instance, via the school office.
The role of school governor is a voluntary one, and the governing body is made up of members from the teaching and support staff, parents, the local community and representatives from Elvington Parish Church.
The governors provide strategic leadership and accountability in school by supporting the headteacher in setting the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction; holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and holding the main responsibility for the finance of the school, and it is the governors who work with the headteacher to make the decisions about balancing resources. The role of governor is largely a thinking and questioning role, not a doing role. The day to day operational management of the school is delegated to the headteacher and the senior leadership team.
We meet as a full governing body each term. Each governor will also contribute to one or more of the following sub committees:
- Staffing, Finance & Premises (four times per year, also attended by Ms Nicola Jolly-Waller (Bursar and SBM)
- Health & Safety Working Party (also attended by the school caretaker)
- Achievement and Curriculum (four times per year)
- Headteacher Performance Management (twice per year)
- Pay Committee (twice per year, also attended by the headteacher)
Governors may also be seen in and around school when on a visit to a specific area or attending one of the many events held at School. We look forward to meeting with you through the course of the school year.
Governing Body Membership
| Name of Governor | Category of Governor | Appointing Body | Term of Office | Committee Membership | Additional Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodie Sharma | Parent (elected) | Parents | 08/02/2022 -07/02/26 | Achievement & Curriculum; Head Teacher Performance Management | Chair of Governors; Chair of Achievement & Curriculum Committee; Link Governor for SEND, Pupil Premium and Science |
| Andrew Buttery | Headteacher | Ex Officio | 01/01/20 - ongoing | Staffing, Finance & Premises; Achievement & Curriculum; Health & Safety Working Party | |
| Bruce Cole | Co-opted | Governing Body | 11/07/23 -11/07/27 | Achievement & Curriculum | |
| Chris Bojke | Parent (elected) | Parents | 18/05/2021 -17/05/25 | Achievement & Curriculum; Pay Committee | Chair of Pay Committee; Maths Link Governor |
| Katy McCaffrey | Co-opted | Governing Body | 28/01/2020 -27/01/2024 | Staffing, Finance & Premises; Head Teacher Performance Management | Vice Chair of Governors; Designated Safeguarding Governor; Link Governor for CPD, Music, Geography & History |
| Rosanne Jackson Stanton | Co-opted | Governing Body | 23/10/21 -22/10/25 | Staffing, Finance & Premises; Health & Safety Working Party; Pay Committee; Head Teacher Performance Management | Chair of Staffing, Finance & Premises; Link Governor for Health & Safety |
| Samantha Ware | Parent (co-opted) | Governing Body | 24/01/2023 - 23/01/2027 | Staffing, Finance & Premises | English Link Governor |
| Dave Brett | Foundation ex-officio | Diocesan Board | 04/10/2022 - ongoing | Achievement & Curriculum | RE Link Governor |
| Charlotte Palmer | Staff (co-opted) | Governing Body | 24/01/2023 - 23/01/2027 | Achievement & Curriculum | |
| Mr Darley (school caretaker) | Attendee | Attends Health & Safety Working Party | |||
| Nicola Jolly-Waller (bursar/SBM) | Attendee | Attends Staffing, Finance & Premises Committee/Health & Safety Working Party |
Historic (left within last 12 months)
The following are former members who have served on the Governing Body in the past year.
| Name of Governor | Category of Governor | Appointing Body | Term of Office | Committee Membership | Additional Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Pigg | Foundation | Diocesan Board | 01/01/20 -20/06/23 | Achievement & Curriculum; Pay Committee; | Link Governor for Church School Ethos |
| Judith Watson | Staff | Staff | 19/06/19 -18/06/23 | Achievement & Curriculum | |
| Barbara Ellis | Co-opted | Governing Body | 29/01/19 -04/01/23 | Achievement & Curriculum; Head Teacher Performance Management | Vice Chair of Governors; Chair of the Achievement & Curriculum; Class 1 Link Governor |
| Angela Hartley | Co-opted | Governing Body | 22/09/20 -14/12/22 | ||
| Stuart Lloyd | Co-opted Parent | Governing Body | 04/06/19 -06/12/22 | Staffing, Finance & Premises; Pay Committee | Class 5 Link Governor |
Governance Documents
Register of Business and Relevant Interests
The Governing Body maintains a register of business and other relevant interests. Click here to view 2022-2023 Register of Interests.
Governing Body Meeting Attendance
Governing Body Meeting Attendance Registers 2021-2022
Governing Body Meeting Attendance – Previous Years