Welcome
On behalf of the Governors, a very warm welcome to our school web site and our Governors’ page. Our aim is to provide a safe, caring and inspiring environment where children are encouraged and challenged to reach their full potential. We are very proud of our school and feel privileged to support Mrs Clarke and the staff in delivering a varied and stimulating education for our children. Together we work hard to ensure that we provide the best possible education for all our pupils.
On this page you will find information about:
If you have any suggestions or queries, or would like to enquire about being a Governor at Greenleas School please leave a message, with your contact details, with the school office.
The Role and Responsibilities of the Governing Board
Governing boards are the key strategic decision makers and vision setters in every school, helping to set the school’s aims and values. In all types of schools, governing boards should have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:
These functions are reflected in regulations for maintained schools that came into force in November 2015 and in the criteria Ofsted inspectors use to judge the effectiveness of governance in both maintained schools and academies.
Governing boards have a vital role to play in driving up school and pupil performance and ensuring that resources are used well to give every child the best possible education. They also make decisions on matters such as performance targets, school policies, and the school’s development plan. They oversee the use of the school’s budget, and have responsibility to obtain value for money for that budget, and are responsible for the appointment of the head teacher. In addition, governors monitor, support and challenge the head teacher and staff on how well those policies and targets are followed through. They do this by visiting the school, getting to know its strengths and weaknesses, and asking useful questions that foster an ethos of continuous improvement.
Governance at Greenleas
Greenleas School is fortunate in having a dedicated, committed and talented Governing Board who bring a wealth of experience with which to support the school. Many have worked with Greenleas for a number of years, supporting us through huge changes, both in terms of the expansion of the school and the changing educational landscape.
Greenleas Board of Governors is currently constituted of 13 members. The Board operates under the leadership of a chair, vice-chair and with the help of a professional clerk. The FGB meets three times a year and operates with two committees:
If you have a concern that touches on the day-to-day life of the school, or an issue that is affecting your child, please read our 'Who to Contact' list on the Key Information page
Should you wish to contact the Governors you may write to them via the school office email: office@greenleas.net or contact the Clerk to the Governing Board, email: clerk@greenleas.net
Chair of Governors |
Sarah Powell |
Vice Chair of Governor |
Laura Pocock |
Chair of Resources Committee |
Laura Pocock/Karen Brown (Co Chairs) |
Chair of Quality of Education |
Emily Wilding |
Clerk to the Governing Board |
Katherine Richardson |
Committee Membership |
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Resources Committee |
Quality of Education Committee |
Karen Brown |
Mary Bodilly |
Rebecca Clarke |
Rebecca Clarke |
Andrew Cursons |
Olivia Davies |
Olivia Davies |
Gemma Grossman |
David Hopkin |
Sarah Powell |
Alexia Moyle |
Dorothy Smith |
Laura Pocock |
Amanda Wallace |
Sarah Powell |
Emily Wilding |
Lewis Wright | Charmaine White |
Headteacher Appraisal |
Pay Committee |
Sarah Powell |
Karen Brown |
Karen Brown |
Emily Wilding |
Andrew Cursons |
Sarah Powell |
Appeal Panels |
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Selected as required |
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Links - area of responsibility |
Governor |
Safeguarding |
Emily Wilding & Amanda Wallace |
Health and Safety |
Andrew Cursons |
Raising the profile of governors |
Dot Smith |
School/governor relationship |
TBA |
Governors’ Details and Register of Interests
Information updated January 2020 (Chair change reflected Sept 2020)
Governor’s full name |
Date of appointment Date stepped down |
Term of office |
Appointed by |
Relevant business/ |
Governance roles in other institutions |
Interests arising from relationships between governors and school staff |
Attendance record 2019-20 including committees |
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Karen Brown |
30.07.2017 |
4 years |
Board |
Milton Keynes College, employee, Trustee 1st Linslade Scouts |
Head of Governance Milton Keynes College, Board of Linslade Academy Trust, secretary, spouse painter & decorator |
None |
7/8 |
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Rebecca Mary Clarke |
ex officio |
n/a |
n/a |
None |
None |
None |
9/9 | ||
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Rachael Warren |
7.11.2017 Stepped down 31.08.20 |
4 years |
Board |
None |
None |
None |
0/2 maternity |
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Andrew Leslie Cursons |
02.09.2017 |
4 years |
Board |
Employee, IBM |
None |
None |
5/7 |
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Lynn Day |
17.07.2018 Stepped down 31.08.20 |
4 years |
Board |
None |
None |
None |
5/6 | ||
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David Hopkin |
31.08.2017 |
4 years |
Board |
None |
None |
Daughter a teaching assistant in school |
3/7 |
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Sarah Powell
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18.07.2018 Appt Chair 09.20 |
4 years |
Board |
None |
None |
None |
3/6 |
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Christopher James Rhodes |
18.04.2016 Stepped down 31.08.20 |
4 years |
Board |
Director, LRR Developments Ltd (dormant) |
None |
None |
7/7 |
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Amanda Jane Wallace |
29.11.18 |
4 years |
Board |
None |
None |
None |
3/4 |
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Emily Jayne Wilding |
apt chair 19.9.18 resigned chair 09.20 |
1 year |
Board |
None |
None |
None |
7/9 |
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Mary Bodilly |
4.06.2017 |
4 years |
Parents |
None |
None |
None |
4/6 |
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Laura Pocock |
19.12.18 |
4 years |
Board |
None |
None |
None |
5/6 | |||
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Dorothy Smith |
25.02.19 |
4 years |
Board |
None |
None |
None |
4/6 |
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Olivia Davies | 05.02.20 | 4 years | Board | None |
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3/3 | |||
Charmaine White | 09.12.20 | 4 years | Board | None | None | None | n/a | |||
Lewis Wright |
01.09.20 |
4 years | Board |
None |
None |
None |
n/a |