The Governors
Welcome to the Governors’ page – set up especially to provide information and give an insight into the work of Smitham’s Governing Body.
We welcome feedback from members of our community. Please use the form at the bottom of the page to contact us. This will be sent to the office admin email address so title it: Governors. Confidential correspondence can be sent to the school office in a sealed envelope marked 'for the attention of the Chair of Governors'.
Structure of our governing body:
2 x Staff Governor (this includes the Headteacher)
3 x Co-opted Govenor
1 x Local Authority Governor
3 x Parent Governor
| Members of the Governing Body | Governors Responsibilities | Date Appointed | Term Ends |
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Simon Smith – Co-opted Chair of Governors
|
Safeguarding, Attendance and Wellbeing | 07/07/2020 | June 2028 |
|
Charlotte Groom – Headteacher |
02/09/2024 | ||
| Matt Robertson - Elected Parent Governor | Sport | 19/3/2022 | 19/3/2026 |
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Fiona Hodkinson – Co-opted – appointed by Governing Body
|
SEN and Inclusion | 13/7/2019 | 13/7/2027 |
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Louise Wood – Elected Parent Governor
|
Behaviour | 19/3/2022 | 19/3/2026 |
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Derrick Jones – Local Authority Appointed Governor
|
Health & Safety and Pupil Premium | 10/2/2018 | 10/2/2026 |
| Katie Harrison – Elected Staff Governor | 21/09/2023 | 21/09/2027 | |
| Valene Palmer – Elected Parent Governor | Greater Depth | 16/01/2025 | 16/01/2029 |
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Kieran Pettman – Co-opted – appointed by Governing Body
|
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development | 22/03/2019 | 22/03/2023 |
| Governors who have left | |||
| Bridget Warren - Elected Staff Governor | Left July 2023 | ||
| Jo Barcock - Elected Parent Governor | 15/11/2020 | Left - November 2024 |
Copies of the minutes, from the governing body meetings, can be requested from the school office
FEEDBACK
We want to hear from you. If you would like to give feedback or simply want to raise an issue with the Governors, please feel free write to us or contact us via the school office.
Thanks!
Simon Smith – Chair of Governors
Charlotte Groom – Headteacher