Our School
Our Governors

Our Governors

Our Governors

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    Sara Pierson

    Chair of Governors

    • Sara Pierson

    Sara Pierson is an experienced Human Resources leader with over 20 years in the travel and banking industries. Drawing on her deep understanding of large commercial organisations and hands-on operational experience, she is committed to helping teams thrive and perform at their best. Sara is passionate about supporting the school and contributing positively to the lives of pupils and the wider community.

    Sara loves reading a good book and chocolate, but doesn't like walking her dog in the rain.
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    Matt Scarsbrook

    Vice Chair
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    Andrea Bridle

    LA Governor

    • Andrea Bridle

    Andrea Bridle has been a governor at KSM for four years, a role she took on after retiring and moving to this area from Hampshire. During her career, she has worked with children and young people in both the social care and education sectors.

    Mrs Bridle loves her garden and travelling to new places. She doesn't like roller coasters!
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    Joanna Merry

    Foundation Governor
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    Robert Griffin

    Co-Opted Governor

    • Robert Griffin

    Mr Griffin is an experienced Project and Production leader with over 20 years of expertise in location-based attractions worldwide. His career has given him unique opportunities to lead large creative teams, work across various countries to understand different cultures and values, and deliver strategy, guidance, and commercial success. Rob enjoys outdoor adventures, running, and gardening, but he does not like being cold.
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    Catherine Harris

    Parent Governor

    • Catherine Harris

    Catherine Harris, alongside being a parent governor, is an experienced teacher and currently works as a deputy headteacher at a specialist SEN school. When not teaching, she is passionate about all things Japanese, having studied Japanese at university, and lived in Japan for six years.

    Catherine loves swimming and reading, but she does not like eating mushrooms.
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The Governors at Kington St Michael CE Primary School are a voluntary team who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are an integral part of the school community, and their contribution to its running is highly valued.

Our governing body is made up of:

  • 1 Staff Governor

  • 1 Foundation Governor

  • 1 Local Authority Governor

  • 2 Parent Governors

  • 1 Co-opted Governor

 

The full governing body meets at least once per term (six times per year).

The role of the governing body is primarily strategic. Its key responsibilities include:

  • Setting the school’s aims and objectives

  • Developing policies to achieve those aims

  • Setting targets to measure success

  • Monitoring and evaluating the school’s progress

  • Acting as a critical friend to the Headteacher, providing both challenge and support

 

The Governors work alongside the Headteacher and staff to ensure that Kington St Michael CE Primary School continues to provide the best possible education for every child.

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Former Governors in office during academic year 2023-2024:

Sarah Meleady - Co-Chair/Co-Opted Governor - Appointed 29.09.2015 Resigned 25.09.2023 Attendance  6 of 6 (2022/23).

Chris Southam - Parent Governor - Appointed 05.01.2022 Resigned 26.11.2023.  Attendance 6 of 6 (2022/23).

Kate Cavey - Ex-officio Governor - Appointed 01.09.2019 Resigned 31.08.2024 

Tracy Hussey - Staff Governor - Appointed 28.09.2022 - 31.08.2024