What do school governors do?
School governors are a team of people  who work closely with the head teacher to make key decisions vital to the  successful running of the school. The governors appoint the head teacher and  make decisions that directly affect the education and well-being of the children. They play an important role in improving standards throughout the school and agree the school's budget.

How do I become a parent governor?
If your child attends a school,  you can be elected as a parent governor by the parents. Schools organise these elections, and inform parents and staff about them when there is a vacancy. As a parent governor, you can make a  valuable contribution to the running of the school. You will be able to offer your enthusiasm and commitment - and as a parent, you'll understand other parents' concerns. Governors with business and management experience, or a host of other skills, can also offer extremely helpful expertise to the school.

How much time does it take?
The time that governors are able to give to the role varies but there are certain things they must be in a position to do...

• Our Governing body meets each half term and Governors are expected to attend all meetings

• Governors are asked to serve on at least one committee which meet more often if required

• Meetings are generally held during the early evening (one per year is held during the school day)

• Governors are invited to other school events and celebrations (these are optional to attend)

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Our current Governing Body members

The School’s Governing Body is as follows, with Governors serving for a period of up to four years:

 

Mrs N. Gittins - Chair of Governors, Community Governor

Mr M. Edwards - Vice Chair, Local Authority Governor

Mr A. Johnson - Headteacher

Mrs T. Peers - Community Governor

Mrs E. Mansfield-Fay - Community Governor

Ms A. Forshaw - Parent Governor

Mrs S. Partridge - Parent Governor

Mrs V. Bayley - Parent Governor

Ms S. Tudor - Parent Governor

Ms L. Wright - Local Authority Governor

Mrs E. Allen - Local Authority Governor

Mrs H. Gill - Staff Governor

Miss L. George - Teacher & Safeguarding Governor

Mr A. Roberts - Community Governor, Town Council Minor Authority Rep

Mrs M. Higgins - Clerk to Governors, C/O Wood Memorial CP School, Off Boundary Lane, Saltney, CH4 8LN

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All correspondence to the Governing Body should be made via email to wmmail@hwbmail.net or by mail to: F.A.O. Mrs N. Gittins, Chair of Governors, C/O Wood Memorial CP School Off Boundary Lane, Saltney, CH4 8LN

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