The Governing Body of Sefton Park Schools Federation brings together 15 governors from across our school community:

• 2 elected parent governors – parents of children at the school
• 3 staff governors – including our Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher
• 1 Local Authority governor – nominated by Bristol City Council
• 9 co-opted governors – members of our local community

Governors serve four-year terms, except for the Headteacher, who serves for the duration of their appointment.

What Our Governors Do

School governors work like the board of a company, providing strategic direction and ensuring our school delivers the highest standards of education. Our governors are unpaid volunteers committed to acting in the best interests of our school and the children we serve.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting the strategic direction for the school
• Overseeing the school budget and resources
• Monitoring curriculum delivery and educational standards
• Supporting staff recruitment and development
• Reviewing school policies and procedures
• Ensuring safeguarding and health and safety standards
• Acting as a bridge between the school and our wider community

The Full Governing Body meets six times a year, with additional committee meetings throughout the term. All governors have signed up to a Code of Conduct that sets out how we operate effectively together.

Our Committee Structure

The Full Governing Body works through two main committees, which may form working groups to address specific issues.

Care, Curriculum & Standards Committee

Chair: Amy Lewis

Members: Corrie Bell, Ben Crowley, Amy Lewis, Alex Powell, Emily Shuker, and Jane Wheelock

Focuses on curriculum delivery, teaching standards, pupil progress, SEND provision, safeguarding, and health and safety.

Finance & Resources Committee

Chair: Carrie Spittlehouse

Members: Sally Dore, Claire Kearney, Andy Lillie, Helen Martin, Alex Powell, Emily Shuker, Carrie Spittlehouse, and Rachel Wills.

Oversees budget planning, financial policies, staffing, buildings, risk management, and community use of facilities.

Get In Touch

If you have any matters you'd like to raise with our governors, please email our Chair of Governors at chairgovernors@seftonparkschools.co.uk or call the school office on 0117 377 3290.