our school Governors
Willesborough Infant and Junior school formally federated on the 15th of January 2019. On this date, a new Willesborough Schools Governing Body formed which takes responsibility for the strategic leadership and management of both schools.
Anna Broad | Staff governor |
Steve Cooper | Co-opted governor |
Mrs Lyn Greenfield | Co-opted governor |
Barney Hall | Co-opted governor |
Mr Thomas Head | Headteacher |
Mark Hirst | Co-opted governor |
Monna Hussain | Parent governor |
Collette Poore | Parent governor |
Mr Steve Rippin | Partnership governor |
Mr Ashley Skilton | Co-opted governor |
Revd. Dr Jabson Watson | Co-opted governor |
Mrs Liesl York | Partnership governor |
Our Assistant Headteachers, Shelly King, Kitty Healy, Emily Sparrow and Andrea Cooper are all Associate Governors.
The role of the governing body is a very rewarding one. We work as a team and are there to offer support challenge and advice, helping the school set high standards and targets for school improvement.
Our governing body is responsible for the strategic direction of the school, to act as a “critical friend” and it is committed to ensuring that Willesborough Infant School provides the best possible education for all our children. We work as a team and meet in full once a term. A great deal of work goes on between our meetings, supporting the work of the Headteacher and her staff who are responsible for leading and managing the school on a day-to-day basis.
Steve Cooper is the CEO of 'Cry in the Dark' a charity that supports disadvantaged Romanian children and young people. Mark Hirst is the pastor of Willesborough Baptist church. Barney Hall is the pastor of Gateway church. As well as challenge and support, as members of our Governing Body. Steve, Mark and Barney offer further opportunity to reach out and link with our community.
Governor Attendance
Governor Visits
During the year our Governors visit the School and carry out monitoring checks with a focus on many aspects of school life including:
- Curriculum provision
- Staff development
- Attendance
- Health & Safety
- Safeguarding
- Special events
They have carried out monitoring visits on staff wellbeing, curriculum intent, implementation and impact, attendance and health and safety.