In July 2020, after a period of consultation with the diocese, the board of governors decided to reconstitute to reduce our number from 16 down to 12, which is more appropriate for the size of our school. Our Governing Body is therefore made up of the following:-
- One Ex officio governor (usually the vicar/priest of St Martin's Church)
- Six Foundation Governors, elected by St Martin's Parochial Church Council (PCC)
- Two Staff governors – Headteacher and one elected staff representative
- Two Parent Governors
- One Local Authority representative
Governing Body appointments
The current governing body details are as follows:
|
Name |
Category |
Appointed by |
Date Appointed |
Re Appointed |
Current Term of Office No of years and end date |
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Ms Linda Chorley (Co-Chair)
|
Local Authority Governor |
LA |
22.11.2018 |
18.10.2022 |
4 |
17.10.2026 |
|
Rev'd Lisa Rodrigues |
Ex-officio |
Diocese |
05.09.24 |
n/a |
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Mrs Suki Coe (PPF Chair) |
Foundation Governor *
|
St Martin’s PCC |
11.12.2017
22.01.2024 |
10.12.2021 |
4 |
09.12.2025 |
|
Mrs Katy Bartlett |
Headteacher |
FGB |
01.09.2017 |
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
Mrs Ann Rowe (Co-Chair & SAC Chair)
|
Foundation Governor |
St Martin’s PCC |
01.04.2015 |
01.04.2019 01.04.2023 |
4 |
31.03.2027 |
|
Mrs Eleanor Aston-Noone (Vice Chair) |
Foundation Governor |
St Martin’s PCC |
04.11.2022 |
|
4 |
03.11.2026 |
|
Ms Elaine Colville
|
Foundation Governor |
St Martin’s PCC |
12.10.2018 |
12.10.2022 |
4 |
11.10.2026 |
|
Rob Crompton |
Foundation Governor |
St Martin’s PCC |
15.07.2021 |
|
4 |
14.07.2025 |
|
Mrs Jennifer Graham |
Foundation Governor |
Diocese |
13.03.2025 |
4 |
12.03.2029 |
|
|
Matthew Skeath |
Parent Governor |
Parents |
10.11.2023 |
|
4 |
09.11.2027 |
|
(Deputy Headteacher) |
Associate Member ** |
FGB |
02.10.2024 |
01.10.2025 |
1 |
|
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Jill Ann Hills |
Clerk |
FGB |
05.09.2017 |
|
n/a |
n/a |
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Former Governors |
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Mrs Jennifer Graham |
Associate Member |
FGB |
27.11.2024 |
1 |
Changed to Foundation Governor 13.03.2025 |
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Mrs Gemma Rainger |
Foundation Governor |
Diocese |
15.11.2024 |
4 |
Resigned 12.03.2025 |
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Ms Mel Rennison (Deputy Headteacher) |
Staff Governor |
FGB |
20.09.2023 |
4 |
19.09.2027 |
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Mrs Laura Edinborough (Vice Chair & SAC Chair) |
Foundation Governor | St Martins PCC | 11.02.2020 | 10.02.2024 | Resigned 24.07.2024 | |
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Mr Will Alexander |
Parent Governor | Parents | 24.09.2018 | 30.09.2022 |
Resigned
23.01.24
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Parent Governor | Parents | 29.03.21 | Resigned 04.09.2023 |
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* Suki Coe took the Ex-Officio role following the retirement of Canon Dale, until a Rev'd Rodrigues was appointed to the FGB. ** Mel Rennison was Staff Governor up to 22.09.2024 and then appointed as an Associate on 02.10.2024
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Constitution |
Required |
Appointed |
|
Ex-Officio |
1 |
1 |
|
Foundation |
6 |
6 |
|
Head Teacher |
1 |
1 |
|
Local Authority |
1 |
1 |
|
Parent |
2 |
2 |
|
Staff |
1 |
1 |
|
Associates |
0 |
2 |
Committee roles and other responsibilities
|
Standards & Curriculum (inc Fun Club) |
Ann Rowe (Chair), Headteacher, Linda Chorley, Rob Crompton, Mel Rennison, Eli Aston-Noone |
|
PayPerFin |
Suki Coe (Chair), Ann Rowe, Headteacher, Elaine Colville, Mathew Skeath, Vacancy (Sue Hopkinson Finance and HR Manager in attendance) |
|
Admissions Panel |
Vancancy (Chair), Rob Crompton, Eli Aston-Noone |
|
Staff Dismissals |
To be agreed if Committee was needed and subject to availability |
|
Staff Appeals |
To be agreed if Committee was needed and subject to availability |
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Headteachers Performance Management Panel (HTPMP) |
Ann Rowe (Chair) Suki Coe, Linda Chorley External Adviser – Kila Barber LLP |
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Governor Roles and Responsibilities |
|
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Child Protection and Safeguarding |
Ann Rowe |
|
Development & Training Governor |
Elaine Colville |
|
Health and Safety |
Matthew Skeath |
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Inclusion |
Rob Crompton |
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Special Needs (SEN) and Pupil Premium, Higher Attaining Children |
Suki Coe |
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Staff Wellbeing |
Linda Chorley |
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Not included in above due to conflict of interests |
Katy Bartlett, Mel Rennison |
The only recorded current business or pecuniary interests of members of the Governing Body are as follows:
Eleanor Aston-Noone has a child who attends St Martins.
Jill Hills also clerks for West Berkshire icollege and Brightwalton Primary School.
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2023/2024 |
Full Governing Body (FGB) |
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Name |
Number of meetings the governor could have attended |
Number of Meetings attended |
Attendance rate (%) |
|
Linda Chorley |
6 |
6 |
100% |
|
Ann Rowe |
6 |
5 |
84% |
|
Canon Christine Dale |
2 |
1 |
50% |
|
Katy Bartlett |
6 |
6 |
100% |
|
Mel Rennison |
6 |
6 |
100% |
|
Elaine Colville |
6 |
4 |
67% |
|
Ellie Aston-Noone |
6 |
5 |
84% |
|
Rob Crompton |
6 |
2 |
33% |
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Laura Edinborough |
6 |
5 |
84% |
|
Suki Coe |
6 |
4 |
67% |
|
Matt Skeath |
5 |
4 |
80% |
|
Sharon Rendall |
2 |
2 |
100% |
|
Will Alexander |
3 |
2 |
66% |
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Standards and Curriculum Committee (SAC) |
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Name |
Number of meetings the governor could have attended |
Number of Meetings attended |
Attendance rate (%) |
|
Linda Chorley |
4 |
2 |
50% |
|
Ann Rowe |
4 |
4 |
100% |
|
Kary Bartlett |
4 |
4 |
100% |
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Rob Crompton |
4 |
4 |
100% |
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Mel Rennison |
4 |
4 |
100% |
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Laura Edinborough |
4 |
1 |
25% |
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Ellie Aston-Noone |
2 |
1 |
50% |
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Pay, Personnel, Finance Committee (PPF) |
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Name |
Number of meetings the governor could have attended |
Number of Meetings attended |
Attendance rate (%) |
|
Suki Coe |
6 |
5 |
84% |
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Elaine Colville |
6 |
6 |
100% |
|
Ann Rowe |
6 |
6 |
100% |
|
Katy Bartlett |
6 |
6 |
100% |
|
Will Alexander |
4 |
3 |
75% |