Governing Body

The Governing Body is made up of a group of appointed volunteers who each with their own skills and strengths have the common aim of ensuring pupils receive the best education possible whilst at their school. They work closely with the Headteacher and are involved in making important decisions which affect the strategic direction of the school. The 11 Governors meet regularly and comprise members from different categories, those of; Co-opted Governor (6 members), Staff Governor (2 members), Parent Governor (2 members) and Local Authority Governor (1 member). 

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Governing Body Mission Statement

We work with the school to ensure an effective strategic direction whilst fulfilling all of our statutory obligations.

We help to provide a school where a well-rounded, creative and inspiring education is accessible to all pupils.

We continually develop the school through forward thinking, shared ambition and a passion to create an amazing place to learn.

The organisation of your Governing Body

The Governing Body was restructured in September 2017. 

The Full Governing Body (FGB) meets twice a term to discuss all areas of governance, however, in order for the work load to be manageable and effective governors still have areas of responsibility which they oversee. These include Finance, Inclusion and Safeguarding.

 Some committees are established for a specific purpose. These are listed below.

• Headteacher’s Performance Management – meet at least twice a year

• Staff Appeals (meets when needed)

• Pupil Disciplinary (meets when needed)

• Staff Disciplinary (meets when needed)

• Pay Committee – meets at least once a year 

• Budget Committee - meets at least once a year 

The Full Governing Body comprises all members of the Governing Body.

Working Parties

When a specific (usually time limited, or time critical) project is identified a working party can be formed.  These will consist of governors and representatives of other relevant stakeholders.  Terms of reference, based on the purpose of the working party are drawn up and progress reports are provided to the FGB.

Governor Activities

Governors also organise specific monitoring activities linked to the School Improvement Plan and will visit the school throughout each term to look at progress in these areas. These visits include a variety of activities, according to the area being monitored. They could include; talking to pupils or staff, looking at pupils work and displays or meeting with subject leaders.

Every Governor is part of the Full Governing Body, is actively involved in monitoring activities every term and may be part of any working parties or other committees as needed. The Governing Body work hard to ensure that through their meetings and visits to school they know the school very well.

Formal records of all Governing Body meetings and committee meetings are taken and filed by the Clerk. Once agreed, minutes are then available to view. Should you wish to read any of the Governors' minutes, please make a request via the school office.

Governors Board Membership Details and Register of Interests

The Governors' profiles are shown below.

Name and Appointed Role	Appointed in	End of term of office	Positions of Responsibility including Commitee and Working Party Membership	Relevant business interests	Personal relationship with members of school staff	Attendance during last academic year 23/24
Nicholas Cornwell Co-Opted Governor	02/10/2023	01/10/2027	- Standards and Progress Lead Governor	None	None	FGB - 100%
Josh Nash Co-Opted Governor	22/07/22	21/07/2026	- Chair of Governors  - Pupils, Learning and Teaching Lead Governor - Budget Committee - Inclusion Governor  - Headteacher Performance Management	Member of Essex School Governance Association. Chair of Trustees  Friends of Oakview School and Sibling Group. Independent Safeguarding Member at National Autistic Society	None	FGB - 100%
Pav Saunders LA Governor	02/06/2023	01/06/2027	- Training Link			83%
George Dorling Co-Opted Governor	05/02/2024	04/02/2028	- Budget Committee - Income Generation Working Party - Health and Safety Lead Governor			75%
Elizabeth Wheatley Parent Governor	07/11/2021	06/11/2025	- Vice Chair of Governors from 01/9/23 - Parental Engagement Area Lead - Future School WP - Income Generation WP	None	None	83%
Tracy O'Donnell, Ex Officio	01/01/2007	N/A	- Budget Committee	None	None	83%
Ally Jessey Staff Governor	01/10/2023	30/09/25	- Website Compliance			67%
Tessa Phillips Co-opted Governor (LA)	05/02/2024	04/02/2028				75%