Governors
As a Local Governing Body, we are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education.
Together with the Head Teacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, we set and support the school’s aims and policies.
Some of our main responsibilities:
We work with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to determine the overall direction of the school
We oversee the budget
We help recruit staff
We monitor how well the school is doing
We advise on school policies and procedures
Wansbeck Primary School Governors
| Name | Type | Term | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Hindson | Chair of Govenors | 24.10.18-23.10.20 | Safeguarding LAC |
| Elizabeth Foster | Vice Chair of Governors | 9.12.14 | SEND |
| Sam Bullen | Headteacher | 2.12.15 | |
| Petra Rafferty | Staff Govenor | 2.12.15-7.03.2022 | Training |
| David Gill | Parent Govenor | 05.06.19-24.06.21 | |
| Daryl Camfield | Parent Govenor | 05.06.19-11.06.21 |
Governor Attendance 2019-2020
| Name | Meetings attended |
|---|---|
| Kate Hindson | 3/3 |
| Elizabeth Foster | 2/3 |
| Sam Bullen | 3/3 |
| Petra Rafferty | 3/3 |
| David Gill | 3/3 |
| Daryl Camfield | 2/3 |
Governors whose term of office ended or resigned in the last 12 months
| Name | Type | End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs E Storey | Chair of Govenors | 27.9.19 |
| Mr J Trushell | Community Govenor | 9.10.19 |
| Mrs N Bader | Community Govenor | 13.7.20 |
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“My two children have come on leaps and bounds regarding reading, writing and maths. The teachers are amazing."
“Wansbeck is an amazing primary school that puts my children’s needs first. Great staff and friendly pupils.”
“Brilliant school.”
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“Thanks for all the help & extra support that my child receives. It means that I know he is getting all the help he needs to progress to his potential."
“Any issues raised are always dealt with, absolutely no concerns brilliant school and lovely caring staff. My child learns a lot attending this school. Thank you.”
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“Great school with fantastic teachers.”
“My children are very happy at school and should I ever have any concerns, the school are happy to deal with it.”
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“Best decision I made for my children’s education was moving them to Wansbeck. The progress the children have made is amazing. Very happy mum.”
“All my children have loved this school and all great memories of staff. Wansbeck is great.”
“My child really enjoys attending school he tells me he loves his teachers and friends.”