Governors

Governing Body

A message from the Chair of Governors

As Chair of the Governing Body, I am delighted to welcome you to Bromham Church of England Primary School – a thriving school in the very heart of Bromham serving the village community and surrounding areas. 

The Governing Body has an important role to play in raising the standards and performance of our school to make sure that every child receives the best possible education in a safe environment which allows them to grow and develop to the best of their ability and potential. 

Rather than getting involved in the day-to-day operational aspects of a school, the Governing Body offers strategic guidance, professional challenge, and support to the Head Teacher, the Senior Leadership Team, and the staff.  Areas that the Governing Body focuses on include planning the school’s strategic direction, overseeing the school’s financial performance (ensuring money is well-spent), ensuring the Christian ethos of the school is upheld, and holding the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to account.  The Governing Body also regularly discusses areas such as safeguarding, site/facilities management, health and safety, recruitment, the curriculum, statutory policies, staff wellbeing, pupil numbers/school growth, and the provision available for children with additional educational needs.

How does the Governing Body work?

The full Governing Body meets on average twice per term – usually in the evening and in person whenever possible.  Some smaller sub-committees exist, for example the Finance Committee, which also meet regularly through the year.

Who is represented on the Governing Body?

• Head Teacher
• 4 Parent Governors (elected by other parents who have children attending the school)
• 1 Staff Governor (elected by other teachers and non-teaching staff at the school)
• 1 Local Authority Governor (appointed by the Local Authority)
• 4 Foundation Governors (the Vicar of St. Owen's Church and other individuals appointed by the church)
• 5 Co-opted Governors – appointed by the Governing Body to bring specific skills/expertise.

Being a school governor is a good way to be involved in the life and strategic development of a school so please do get in touch if you are interested in finding out more, or to express your interest in joining the Governing Body when vacancies arise.

Contacting the Governing Body

If you wish to contact the Governing Body, please email chair@bromhamprimary.co.uk.

It is vital for us all to work together in the best interests of every child who attends our school.  Providing an excellent education is a partnership between the school’s Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, all members of the teaching and support staff, the Governing Body and of course you as parents and carers.

I look forward to meeting many of you during the academic year.

Yours sincerely

Amy Jarvis
Chair of Governors

• Gurjit Virk
  Head Teacher
  Gurjit Virk

• Amy Jarvis
  Chair of Governing Body
  Amy Jarvis

• Rachel Wilson
  Vice-Chair of Governing Body
  Rachel Wilson

• Rev Catherine Wilson
  Foundation Governor
  Rev Catherine Wilson

• Dan Smith
  Parent Governor
  Dan Smith

• Dylan Simmons
  Local Authority Governor
  Dylan Simmons

• Fiona Peacock
  Foundation Governor
  Fiona Peacock

• Anna Burnham
  Parent Governor (Attendance)
  Anna Burnham

  ,

• Steph Clarke
  Parent Governor
  Steph Clarke

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• Gemma Hubbard-Jones
  Co-opted Governor
  Gemma Hubbard-Jones

• Barbara Bannard-Smith
  Foundation Governor
  Barbara Bannard-Smith

• Fizz Foley
  Co-Opted Governor (Safeguarding)
  Fizz Foley

• Wes Bradley
  Staff Governor
  Wes Bradley