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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Derrick Jones - Co-Chair of Governors (LA appointed governor)
Kieran Pettman - Co-chair of Governors (Co-opted - appointed by GB) |
Safeguarding, Pupil Premium, Allergy lead, H&S |
10/2/2018
24/01/2023 |
10/2/2026
23/01/2027 |
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Charlotte Groom – Headteacher |
02/09/2024 |
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| Katie Harrison – Elected Staff Governor | 21/09/2023 | 21/09/2027 | |
| Nicke Harrison - Elected Parent Governor | Enrichment, wider curriculum - including clubs and P.E. | March 2026 | March 2030 |
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Fiona Hodkinson – Co-opted – appointed by Governing Body
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Inclusion, including SEND and EAL | 13/7/2019 | 13/7/2027 |
| Valene Palmer – Elected Parent Governor | EYFS | 16/01/2025 | 16/01/2029 |
| Simon Smith – Co-opted Chair of Governors | Curriculum and Assessment | 07/07/2020 | June 2028 |
| Louise Wood – Elected Parent Governor | Behaviour and Attendance | 19/3/2022 | 19/3/2030 |
| Governors who have left in the past 12 months | |||
| Matt Robertson - Elected Parent Governor | Term ended March 2026 | ||
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.
Derrick Jones and Kieran Pettman – Co-chair of Governors
Charlotte Groom – Headteacher