Welcome to the Governors' page. We are a team of individuals who each have a range of skills and represent staff, parents, and the wider community. Jane Swain is our Chair of Governors and was elected to that role in September 2023.  The Clerk to the Governing Body is Nick Rich.

 

Community/Co-opted Governors:                    

Kath Hancock

Jane Swain (Chair of Governors)

 

We are currently looking to recruit new co-opted and community governors.  If you would like more information and have the time to volunteer and help to support and develop our school, please contact Nick Rich on the details below. 

 

Staff Governors:

Tessa Saunders (Headteacher)

Becky Lawrence

Elizabeth Lloyd

 

Parent Governors:

Samantha Eldridge

Charlotte Hryniow

 

Clerk to Governors

Nick Rich email: nick.rich@learningat.uk 

 

 

What is the role of the Local Advisory Board?

The role of the Local Governing Body is to secure school improvement through effective and accountable governance, challenge, and support.

The Local Governing Body monitors the school's performance and acts as a critical friend to the Head Teacher and the senior leadership team, providing challenge and support where appropriate. Our role is to facilitate school improvement at a local level. 

A Local Governing Body has a strategic role in the development of the school but does not become involved in day-to-day management issues – that is the role of the Head Teacher.

The role can be varied and involve recruitment of staff, meeting external stakeholders, working with other schools, and ultimately ensuring children in our setting are given the support they need to achieve their full potential.

 

To be a local governor you need to:

•  Attend a range of training 
•  Attend 6 meetings per year
•  Complete a minimum of 3 school visits per year
•  Be enthusiastic
•  Maintain confidentiality
•  Ask challenging questions
•  Be curious.

 

The local governors at High View are united in their commitment to making a positive contribution to each and every child’s education.  If you are interested in the role of Governor and joining our Local Governing Body then please contact Nick Rich, Clerk to Governors