School governors are people who want to make a positive contribution to children’s education. They have a wide range of responsibilities, with their priority being the strategic direction of the school and, being accountable for the performance of the school.
Together with the Headteacher, governors:
As of February 2nd 2017 Foston and Terrington Primary schools are formally federated. This means that one governing body is now responsible for the two schools.
Name | Category |
Appointed By |
Helen Ashdown – Chair Of Governors |
Local Authority
Feb 17 – Sept 21 |
Local Councillor |
Rev Chris Wingfield | Ex-Officio | York Diocese in consultation with PCC |
Sarah Moore | Headteacher | |
Katie Stringer | Staff – Feb 17 – Feb 21 | Elected by staff |
Nicola Clarke – Vice Chair |
Parent – Feb 17 – Feb 21 | Elected by parents |
Matt Smith – Chair Of Finance |
Parent – Feb 17 – Feb 21 | Elected by parents |
Alison Hutchinson | Foundation Jun 20-Jun 24 | York Diocese in consultation with PCC |
Gill Hughes | Foundation – Jun 20-Jun 24 | York Diocese in consultation with PCC |
Karen Saunders | Foundation – Feb 21-Feb 21 | York Diocese in consultation with PCC |
Vanessa Jones | Foundation – Feb 17-Feb 21 | York Diocese in consultation with PCC |
James Fenwick | Foundation – Jun 18 – Jun 22 | York Diocese in consultation with PCC |
Corinne Cross | Associate-March 20-Mar 21 | Governing body |
In September 2020:
Business or pecuniary interests to declare:
For information about governor attendance please click here.
In the past 12 months the following governors have served on the individual governing bodies of either Foston or Terrington Primary Schools. They have now stepped down from their roles:
Name
|
Category of Governor |
Terminated role |
Elaine Smith | Foundation Governor | 26th November 2020 |
Click for Standing orders and the Code of Conduct for Governors.