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Chandler's Ford Infant School

Governors

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Welcome to our Governors section

Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.

 

"Senior leaders and governors set high standards in all aspects of the school's work” (OFSTED 2019)

 

The Governing Body of Chandler’s Ford Infant School would like to welcome and thank you for your interest in our school. The school is a warm, welcoming and caring environment where children feel safe and happy so they can learn and grow.

 

We are lucky to have a very active and committed Governing Body who work in close partnership with the Headteacher, Mrs Strong, and all the staff. We provide a key role in the strategic leadership of the school, ensuring that through support and constructive challenge we are helping the school to achieve the best possible outcomes for its’ pupils. Full Governing Board meetings are held termly, and depending on individual responsibilities there are other committee meetings and working groups that we attend. We carry out regular, targeted Governor visits, as well as getting involved in the school community such as helping at the Christmas Fayre and Summer BBQ.

 

If you wish to get in touch with us, please do so via the school office on 023 8025 2655, or email for the attention of the Chair of Governors to adminoffice@chandlersford-inf.hants.sch.uk, or in writing to the school postal address.

The Governing Body was reconstituted in May 2015.

Principles of Working as a Governor and as a Governing Body:

Governors, once appointed, are holders of public office, and work to the same principles as any paid public official. This is true both as an individual and as a whole Governing Body.

Governors follow The Seven Principles of Public Life from the Second Report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life – The Nolan Committee CM3270 – 1 May 1996. These are Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership.

 

 

The Governors are all volunteers and are elected or selected in the following categories:

  • Staff governors (elected by school staff for a term of four years)
  • Parent governors (elected by parents for a term of four years)
  • Local authority governors (appointed by the Local Authority for a term of four years)
  • Co-opted governors (appointed by the Governors for a term of four years)

Structure and responsibilities

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

Diane Pugh

(Co-opted governor)

Term of office

28.01.2020 - 27.01.2026

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VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

Kevin Baker

(Co-opted governor)

Term of office

21.03.2017 - 20.03.2025

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HEADTEACHER

Mary Strong

Term of office

3 Jan 2017 - Present

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PARENT GOVERNORS

Richard Brooks

Term of office

25.03.2019 - 24.03.2027

Vicki Green

Term of office

13.11.2020 - 12.11.2024

Jay Harji

Term of office

28.02.2023-27.02.2027

Craig Travers

Term of office

8.2.23-27.02.2027

 

CO-OPTED GOVERNORS

Mike Morris

Term of office

17.05.2019 - 17.05.2027

Zara Chambers

Term of office

04.05.2020 - 03.03.2024

Matthew Chessum

Term of office

06.01.2022 - 05.01.2026

 

 

 

 

LOCAL AUTHORITY GOVERNOR

Vacancy

 

STAFF GOVERNOR

Zoe Johnson

Term of office

26.07.2017 -  25.07.2025

 

 

 

 

Governor Roles & Responsibilities 

 

Committees & Panels

Performance Management Committee

Pay Review Committee

Richard Brooks

Mike Morris

 

Kevin Baker

 

Richard Brooks

Curriculum Committee

Resources Committee

Mary Strong

Mike Morris (Chair)

Matthew Chessum

Mary Strong

Diane Pugh

Kevin Baker

Zara Chambers

Richard Brooks

 

Vicki Green

 

 

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment & Child Protection

 

Matthew Chessum

 

Diane Pugh

 

Mike Morris

 

 

Statutory & Linked Governor Roles

English

Maths

FGB

Diane Pugh

Sports Premium & PE

Early Years

FGB

FGB

Health & Safety

Looked After Children

Kevin Baker

FGB

SEND, AGT & Pupil Premium

GDPR

Vicki Green

Kevin Baker

Development & Training

ICT

Vicki Green

FGB

Data

Curriculum

 

 

Supporting Roles

Travel Plan Liaison

 

FGB

 

 

Governor Introductions

Diane Pugh

 

 

 

I have a background in education as a teacher and as head of department in the secondary sector. I am currently the Maths Coach at Toynbee School. I am looking forward to supporting the fantastic work going on at our school. My particular interest is the curriculum

Mike Morris

 

 

 

 

Hello, I am Mike Morris and I am a Chartered Insurer, that’s the posh bit. I have been associated with the school since both of my daughters were educated here in the 1990’s. I am currently Chair of the Resources Committee and have responsibilities for child safeguarding and welfare as well as health & safety matters.

Kevin Baker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been a governor at Chandlers Ford Infants since March 2017. I am Vice Chair and sit on the Resources Committee. In my working life, I am a project engineer for a large multinational company. When I am not working or fulfilling my governor’s role, I enjoy all sport, especially rugby and cricket and being outdoors with my family. Being a governor is important to me as I believe that, for our children to achieve their full potential, they need to be in an environment that can provide support, challenges and encouragement in all aspects of their schooling. This can only be reached when there is a collaborative approach to ensuring the vision and ethos of the school are maintained to the expected standards.

Zoe Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

I have been employed in teaching at CFIS for over 5 years, working across the school but mainly in year 2. All three of my children attended here as well as myself! I am passionate about supporting the children helping them to be all that they can socially and academically. With the experience I have alongside the fantastic staff employed here my role as staff governor is to mainly support the team and Head Teacher fairly alongside the governing body.

Richard Brooks

 

 

 

 

I have been a governor since February 2019 and currently sit on the Resources Committee and the HT Performance Management Panel. I decided to become a governor, so that I could actively contribute towards ensuring that the school environment provides all pupils with the support, challenge and opportunity to develop and succeed for their future. In my professional life I am a Chartered Accountant, working for a top 4 firm.

Zara Chambers

 

 

 

I have been a governor at the school since March 2020. My background is in education and I currently work as a teacher and school leader at a local school. I am passionate about the curriculum and ensuring every child is enabled to reach their full potential. I am excited to be part of supporting the fantastic work at Chandlers Ford Infant School.

Vicki Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been a governor at CFIS since November 2020 and have a long-term interest in the school. My eldest son started in reception in September 2020 (his younger brother will be 3 academic years behind him). It is a privilege to be a representative of the parents and the local community, bringing their important perspectives to the work of the governing body. In a professional capacity, I have spent 14 years working for HSBC within Wealth and Investments. Outside of work I’ve become a regular runner (much to my surprise!) and love exploring local woodland with my husband, boys, and dog.

Matthew Chessum

 

 

 

I joined the governing board in January 2022, not long after my daughter started in Reception. I have worked in both education and finance and am keen to use my varied experiences to help the school as it continues to develop. As well as being ‘daddy’ to two young children, I am a keen runner and enjoy exploring the outdoors with my family.

Jay Harji

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been a parent governor at CFIS since February 2023. My eldest child currently attends the school and my youngest will join in a couple of years’ time so as well as an overall interest, I have a personal interest in the long-term success of the school. In my professional life I have always worked within the private sector, mostly within cutting edge engineering organisations and have worked in both technical and management roles. Outside of work I enjoy playing clarinet and badminton (not at the same time!).

Craig TraversI joined as a parent governor in February 2023. I joined as I was interested in how the school is run and wanted the opportunity to help shape what that means for current and future pupils. I have worked in the Human Resources field for over 15 years across public & private sector organisations, in my spare time I’m either eating or exercising, never at the same time!

Governor Attendance 2022-2023

Governor Attendance 2021-2022

Governor Attendance 2020-2021

Governor Attendance 2019-2020

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