Governing Body

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.

Chris Denton, Chair of Governors

Jess Bonser, Parent Governor

I am a parent Governor and have 2 boys my youngest is in KS2 at Regis, my eldest son attends The Corsham School. I have always worked in Education, specialising in EYFS and I have worked in schools for most of my career.  I worked for Wiltshire Local Authority within their Education Department for 2 years and still do occasional adhoc work for them.  I took time out from Education to be a full-time mummy when my boys were smaller.  At present I enjoy the flexibility of working part time and being with my family. I became a Governor at Corsham Regis Primary 3 years ago and feel that my background and experience in Education is an asset to the Governing Body.

Hazel Smart, parent Governor

I am a parent Governor appointed at the start of the 2021/22 academic year. I have a daughter in Year 5 who I have seen flourish into a well-rounded individual thanks to her outstanding education here at Regis. I have always enjoyed being part of school life particularly accompanying the children on day trips and outings. When I was approached to join the governing body I couldn’t have been more pleased to contribute even more to the growth and progress of this fantastic well established local school. I am responsible for Safeguarding, whistleblowing, Foundation/Key Stage 1 and SEND, PP and CLA

Harry Morgan, Co-opted/Community Governor

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Susan Jackson, Co-opted/Community Governor

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Below is a table of Governors’ Key Focus Areas for 2022-2023. We work in small committees in most cases so we can support each other in our roles.

Governance Professional: Michelle Hocking

Name  Status at SchoolDirectorship/Trusteeship held or Employment  Any Financial Benefit Derived from Corsham Regis Primary Academy (except salaries if staff)?Term of OfficeLocal Governing Body Meetings Attendance Record (2021/22)
Chris Denton  Parent Governor Chair of Governors  Scott Bader – Chemical ManufacturerNone26/09/ 2021 – 25/09/20255 of 6
Abby Symons   HeadteacherHeadteacher at the schoolNone16/07/2018 – ex officio  6 of 6
Anthony Monaghan  Parent GovernorSiemens Mobility Engineer  Wife is TA20/12/2018 – 19/12/20226 of 6
Jessica Bonser  Co-opted GovernorTeacher (Wansdyke School)None14/01/2019 – 13/01/2023  6 of 6
      
Ceri StoneDeputy Head Staff GovernorTeacher at the schoolNone21/09/2021 – 20/09/ 20256 of 6
Abi DoeKey Stage 2 Lead Staff GovernorTeacher at the schoolNone21/09/2021 – 20/09/ 20256 of 6
Hazel SmartParent GovernorPart time customer sales assistant for Southern CooperativeNone21/09/2021 – 20/09/ 20254 of 5
Harry MorganCo-opted/ Community GovernorFull time employee at Teneo Financial Advisory Ltd None19/09/2022 – 18/09/ 2026N/A
 Susan JacksonCo-opted/ Community Governor Former teacher None 16/01/2023 – 15/01/2027 N/A
      
      
Past Governors (in post for some or all of the academic year 2021/22)   
  Name  Status at School  Directorship/Trusteeship held or Employment  Any Financial Benefit Derived from Corsham Regis Primary Academy (except salaries if staff)?  Term of Office  Local Governing Body Meetings Attendance Record (2021/22)
 Robert Hitchin Co-opted Governor Retired None16/03/2020 – 14/03/2022 1 of 3
 Antonia Ramsey Co-opted Governor The Pound Arts Centre None 14/09/20 – 22/07/2022 3 of 6
 Victoria Naudi Parent Governor Civil Servant None 13/11/2020 -29/04/20222 of 4
Anthony MonaghanParent GovernorSiemens Mobility Engineer  Wife was TA20/12/2018 – 19/12/20226 of 6
Alan BrownCo-opted GovernorRetired
Corsham Town Councillor.  Education schools placement appeals panel member.
None15/07/2019 – 24/02/20236 of 6
NameStatutory RolesSIP Alignment (including data monitoring)
Chris DentonChairH&SCreative ArtsScience
Jess Bonser  EYFSPastoral
Harry MorganPP/LAC[1] FinanceLanguages
Hazel SmartSEND[2] SafeguardingWhistleblowingEnglish REComputing
Susan JacksonED&I[3] History/ GeographyMaths

Meeting dates for 2022/23:

20th September 2022

21st November 2022

16th January 2023

20th March 2023

15th May 2023

17th July 2023

Documents:

  • Minutes are available upon request at the School Office.