Governors
Our school governors work as a team to ensure CPS provides the best education for all it's pupils.
Our school governors are responsible for overseeing the management side of CPS ; strategy, policy, budgeting and staffing.
Our school governors are part of the largest volunteer force in the country- there are over a quarter of a million volunteers governing state funded schools in England.
All governors serve a four year term.
Our school governors come from these categories;
- Parent governors
- Co-opted governors (from our local community)
- A staff governor plus the Headteacher
- A local authority governor (a representative from our local authority)
- Two foundation governors from the Ember learning trust
- Associate members (not full governors but they share their expertise at meetings). No voting rights.
Our school governors play an active role in monitoring and supporting CPS and have links and make visits to subjects and classes.
Our experienced Chair of Governors, Tony De Vizio, is supported by Vice-Chair Simon Tanner and a strong Governing Body.
'Governors are committed, well informed and work hard in their roles. They know the school well.' Ofsted '23
Governing Body, as at November 2024:
Full name |
Appointed by |
Committee Membership |
Governor Responsibility |
Date of appointment |
Term of Office |
Simon Tanner |
FGB |
Co-Chair, Resources, Headteacher Appraisal, Pay |
Liaison with LA in the event of allegation against the Headteacher, EYFS, Computing |
30/11/2022 |
4 years |
Meryl White |
LA |
Co-Chair, Resources, Pay |
English Reading, English Writing and SPAG, Friends Trustee, ELT Trustee. |
08/12/2021 |
4years |
Peter Adams |
FGB |
Resources |
Chair of Resources, Science, Enrichment |
01/12/2021 |
4 years |
Hannah Chambers |
FGB |
Resources |
Humanities |
21/09/2022 |
4 years |
Sandra Cunningham |
Headteacher |
Ex Officio, Resources & Pay |
|
01/09/2018 |
Ex officio |
Holly Moorhouse |
Staff |
|
|
14/12/2021 |
4years |
Lynne Murray |
Parents |
|
Health & Safety, Maths, Art, Music and Drama |
03/05/2023 |
4 years |
Clive Thompson |
FGB |
Resources |
Swimming Pool Project Team |
25/09/2024 |
4 years |
John Thompson |
FGB |
HT appraisal (alternate) |
SEND, Looked After Children, Inclusion |
01/12/2021 |
4years |