Romiley Primary School - Governor Info

Governor Information

Chair of Governors

Sally King

HeadTeacher
Adrian Bassett

Deputy Headteacher

Emma Rathbone

Parent governors (elected by parents and carers)

Jenny Healey
Anthony Woodings

Natasha Goulden

Associate Governors
Cathy Moss-Bye
Cath Pierce

Staff governor (elected by school staff)
Ben Clarke

Support staff governor
Mel Oxer

Local Authority governors (nominated by the LA)
Vacancy

Co-opted governors (appointed by the Governing Body)
Sally King – Chair of Governors
Steven Horne – Vice Chair of Governors, Chair of Resources
Jan Holt - Co-opted Governor

Emma Ryden - Co-opted Governor

Liane Amato - Co-opted Governor

Declaration of Business/Personal Interests

One Governor is related to a member of staff.

Governing Body

As a Governing Body, our purpose is to work in partnership with the school leadership team to manage the school. We take great pride in our school and share an authentic desire to achieve the best for all in our school community; children, their families and our staff.

The full Governing Body meets at least once every term and staff, parents and carers and interested members of the public are welcome to attend. We ask that you give us advance notice if you wish to attend as we may need to move to a larger room for the meeting.

Please contact school for dates of the meetings.

In addition to the full Governing Body meetings, much of the work is done in sub groups or committees and they meet on a regular basis.

Teaching and Learning
Deals with the curriculum and curriculum related issues.

Resources
Deals with the premises and budget. We seek to achieve best value and best provision within our budget. Prudent financial management means that we are in a stable financial position.

Staffing
Deals with the appointment of staff and all issues related to their employment.

Each committee reviews the policies as included in their individual remits. All policies are available for anyone who wishes to read them. The minutes of all meetings, once agreed are published and are also available to anyone who wishes to read them.

All our governors are volunteers and do not claim expenses incurred during their work as members of the Governing Body.

We are fortunate to have a group of people willing to share their professional expertise and wisdom to challenge where necessary and also to support the staff. The role demands a significant time commitment but we consider it a privilege to join with the staff in providing such an outstanding environment for all the pupils. Governors also regularly attend local authority training and development sessions which enables them to fulfill their role to their best of their ability with the most up to date knowledge and training.

As a school we buy into the local authority governor support services. This includes a clerk who provides vital and efficient support.

The Chair of Governors can be contacted via the school office and will always meet with parents or carers when requested.

More information about the role and work of a school governor can be found on this Stockport Local Authority website link.

Governor Profiles

Sally King - Chair of Governors
Co-opted governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of office: 01 Jan 2019 – 31 Dec 2022
Committees:
- Teaching and Learning
- Staffing
- Resources
- Good Governance Group
Other responsibilities:
- Linked governor for English, SEND, Safeguarding
- School Inspection Advisor
- Head Teacher’s performance management
I have been involved with Romiley Primary School for over 20 years. All 3 of my children were pupils, they had a wonderful start to their formal education and began a lifelong love of learning.

Being a Governor enables me to put something back into the school community which has played a significant role in the life of my family.

As a Speech and Language Therapist I am passionate about communication and speech and language acquisition and development. It is important that each child is able to access all areas of the curriculum and reach their full potential whilst at Romiley Primary School.
Steven Horne BSc, ACA - Vice Chair of Governors
Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of office: 01 Jan 2019 – 31 Dec 2022
Committees:
- Staffing
- Resources
- Good Governance Group
Other responsibilities:
- Chair of Resources Committee
- Linked governor for Numeracy, Safeguarding, Art, Assessment, Pupil Premium
- School Inspection Advisor
- Head Teacher’s performance management
It has been my privilege to be a Governor at Romiley Primary School since 2009. My 3 daughters have all loved their time at Romiley and have received an excellent education in a caring and nurturing environment.

My aim as a Governor is to support the staff as they continue their excellent work educating the whole child and to ensure Romiley Primary School continues the journey to outstanding.

As a retired Chartered Accountant and Group Finance Director, I understand the financial constraints placed upon the school and the performance criteria upon which it is to be judged. I have extensive recruitment and staff relations experience and most importantly, the time to devote to the demands of this role.
Cathy Moss-Bye
Associate Governor

Committees: Teaching and Learning and Development Governor.
Relevant Business Interests: None
Other responsibilities: Link governor for History, Geography and Most Able Learners.

Membership of Other Educational Establishments: Supply teacher in Tameside, Stockport and Greater Manchester and Team Leader & CPD presenter for Eduqas exam board.

Interests and Experience related to Governors:
I am a secondary school history teacher, and have worked in many different schools, with children of different backgrounds and abilities, both in the UK and abroad. I spent seven years as Head of History at an Ofsted graded ‘Outstanding’ school in Camberwell, London and whilst there I studied an MA in Education focusing on education systems in other countries and provision for Gifted and Talented pupils. I also worked for 3 years as a supply teacher in the Australian High school system.

What made you decide to become a Governor at Romiley Primary School?
I was a pupil myself at the school and now have two children, a boy and a girl, in the Juniors and Infants, respectively. I therefore wanted to be involved in school life and wanted to support the ethos of the school as being a happy, caring environment where the whole child is developed and every child matters.
Anthony Woodings
Term of Office: 25th June 2020 – 24th June 2024

Committees: Staffing, Resources

Link governor for TBC

Relevant business interests: none
Jenny Healey
Term of Office: 25th June 2020 – 24th June 2024

Committees: Staffing, Teaching & Learning

Link governor for TBC

Relevant business interests: none

I have been a teacher for many years and am currently Head of Maths at a secondary school in Stockport. I know how much of a difference attending an excellent school and having caring and passionate teachers can make to a child. It has been a joy to witness this with my two children who love coming to Romiley Primary School each day. Without exception, all of the staff involved with them over the last 7 years have been wonderful.

I am pleased to have been given the opportunity to give something back to the school. I want to help ensure it continues to develop and nurture each and every child whilst providing a well-balanced and broad curriculum
Ben Clarke
Staff Governor appointed by: Staff vote
Term of Office: 01 Nov 2020 – 31 Oct.2024
Committees:
- Teaching and Learning
- Good Governance Group
I have worked as a teacher at Romiley Primary School since 2019. I am currently a year 4 teacher having previously worked in year 1. This has enabled me to gain greater knowledge of the key stage 1 and 2 programmes of study and how they are delivered in school.

I strongly believe that children should be treated as individuals within a happy, secure environment whilst experiencing a broad and exciting curriculum. I am enthusiastic about the creative arts and in particular music as they give children the opportunity to develop different skills.

My role as staff governor is to help to ensure that Romiley Primary continues to provide an engaging and inclusive curriculum for all. Furthermore, I feel that I will be able to provide a link between staff and governors through giving an insight into the inspiring teaching that takes place at Romiley.
Mel Oxer
Support Staff Governor appointed by: Staff vote
Term of office: 25th June 2020 – 24th June 2024

Committees: Teaching & Learning

I have worked as a teaching assistant at Romiley Primary School since 2012. During this time I have worked closely with staff and children across the age range, from Nursery to Year 6.

My passion is to ensure children continue to experience and enjoy the wider curriculum in school, including outdoor learning activities, Forest School and food technology. In addition to this I lead and mentor the School Sports Ambassadors who enable our children to access structured lunchtime activities.

As a Support Staff Governor, I have the personal experience and knowledge to allow me to represent the views of staff and children at governing board meetings, ensuring the best outcomes for all.

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Governor Newsletter

Letter from Chair of Governors Nov 22.pdf

Full Governing Board Minutes

Please see below for the most recent Governing Board minutes. Governing Board minutes are completed shortly after the termly board meetings. These are then checked and ratified by the governing board at the next termly meeting before being published.

RPS GB Autumn 2022 GB mins V2

Romiley Summer 22 FGB Final

RPS Spring 22 GB mins Final

RPS Autumn FGB minutes 2021 FINAL (1)