Governing Body

Welcome to the Governance section.

As the Chair of Governors, it gives me great pleasure in welcoming you to Corsham Regis Primary Academy. I lead a highly committed and active governing body who place inclusivity, care and wellbeing of pupils and staff at the heart of everything we do.

Our Vision is aligned with The Corsham School Academy Group. Corsham Regis will:

1. Promote the highest standards of teaching and learning and see them reflected in academic achievement
2. Use the evaluation and sharing of good practice to impact on teaching and learning
3. Commit to a balanced, enriched curriculum
4. Invest in, use and apply the best technologies
5. Provide a safe and calm environment in which all young people can learn, grow and develop values which strengthen a positive community
6. Encourage our students to be considerate, courteous and to show pride in their school
7. Stimulate the involvement and commitment of all parents and carers
8. Commit to the support and Continuing Professional Development of every member of staff
9. Provide high-quality facilities within a clean and well-managed environment.

The governing body comprises people from many different backgrounds, and it is our responsibility to provide strategic direction as well challenge and support the Senior Leadership Team.

This involves such things as:

• Ensuring the wellness, health and safety of students and staff
• Oversight of the School Improvement Plan
• Ensuring the budget is well financed and spent for best value for all
• Making sure that the curriculum is well balanced and enriched
• Producing and reviewing school policies
• Assisting with the appointment of staff
• Monitoring and scrutinising levels of attendance and behaviour
• Dealing with complaints against the school

All schools are measured on the amount of academic, social, and emotional progress pupils make and it is clear that the progress of the children in any school is heavily influenced by the support they receive at home as well as at school. Parents and carers are very much part of our school community, and we encourage you to get as involved as possible. Please reach out to the school if you would like to get more involved, either as a governor, supporting PTA events or any other capacity you can. All governors and trustees are recognisable by our black Governor lanyards, so next time you see one of us, have a chat.

Julian Paine, Chair of Governors (with temporary responsibility for Diversity, Equality & Inclusion)

Jess Bonser, Parent Governor– Responsible for Early years and Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1

Stuart Beeho, Parent Governor – Responsible for Health & Safety

Harry Morgan, Co-opted/Community Governor– Responsible for Pupil Premium (PP)

Claire Snook- Lumb, Safeguarding Trustee and Local Governor – Responsible for Safeguarding and Children Looked After (CLA)

Susan Jackson-Co-opted/Community Governor, responsible for Languages and PSHE/Mental Health

Laura Shield-Community governor, responsible for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and Science

Abi Doe and Ceri Stone – Staff Governors

Chris Denton is trustee responsible for whistleblowing across the trust.

Governors’ Interests (note Regis LGB): Governors – The Corsham School

Meeting dates for 2024/25:

18^th November 2024
13^th January 2025

17^th March 2025
12^th May 2025
14^th July 2025

Documents:

• Minutes are available upon request at the School Office.

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