Guvernører
Chair of Governors & Member
Co-opted Governor
Dr Mengeaud
Virginie has been a Governor at WPS since 2017. She has two children at our school. Virginie is a scientist and her professional background is in Quality Assurance. She was educated in France and Switzerland and joined the WPS governing body to share her different international, quality improvement and auditor experiences. Virginie was appointed Chair of Governors during her second term in September 2022. Her interests are in Safeguarding, Inclusion & Diversity, and English as an Additional Language. Virginie is a Mental Health and Wellbeing Link Governor at WPS.
Co-opted Governor
Mr Lane
As well as being a Learning Support Assistant at WPS, Dan has been a WPS Governor since 2019. Dan joined our school in 2010 and is proud to have seen first-hand what an amazing school it is and what an incredible role it plays in shaping the lives of every child who attends. He loves his job which has a focus on children with SEND (Special educational needs and disabilities) and he considers it a privilege to support the children through their primary education journey. Outside of school you will find Dan playing or watching live music and spending every second he can with his young son.
Member appointed Governor
Mrs Webb
Katherine has been a Governor at WPS since 2023, having previously been a governor at our school from 2013 to 2019. She currently has three children at the school. Katherine is a Chartered Accountant working in the Civil Service. She enjoys being a governor, both in a supportive and challenging role, to ensure that all Westbury Park children fulfil their potential. She was appointed as Vice Chair of Governors in October 2023. Katherine is Safeguarding Governor and a Staff Link Governor at WPS.
Co-opted Governor
Mrs Deering
Clare has been a Governor at WPS since 2020. She lives locally and her daughter attended Westbury Park School. After a teaching career of over 30 years, Clare retired in 2019. She is still very interested in education policy and provision in schools, and is enjoying learning about the life of a Primary School. She is particularly keen to ensure that every child achieves their potential and is not prevented from accessing an excellent education through no fault of their own. Clare is a Curriculum Link Governor at WPS.
Co-opted Governor
Mr Cairns
George has been a Governor at WPS since 2023. He has lived in the Westbury Park area since 2010 with a strong affinity with Westbury Park Primary having had both his children educated at the school. George is currently a senior leader in the financial services sector, responsible for delivering digital and data driven transformation. Half-British and half-Swiss, he is passionate about championing inclusivity and diversity. In his spare time, he is a keen triathlete and will often be seen running or cycling around the area. George is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor at WPS.
Co-opted Governor
Mrs Dursley
Karen has been a Governor at WPS since 2022. She is a retired Office and Personnel Manager who worked in the education sector for six years. Prior to that Karen held a senior role in facilities management with primary responsibility for buildings, environment, community, supply chain and contract management. Karen also brings to her experience of other trust boards to our WPS governing body. Karen is an Estates Link Governor at WPS.
Parent Governor
Mrs Brennan
Catherine has been a Governor since 2022. She currently has one child at our school. Catherine is a solicitor in the renewables sector. She enjoys being part of a team committed to ensuring that children are given the best education, learning and development opportunities available. Her interests are in the curriculum and safeguarding. In her spare time, Catherine enjoys running. Catherine is a Curriculum Link Governor at WPS.
Parent Governor
Mr Hardy
Matt has been a Governor at WPS since 2023. He has three children at our school. Matt is a Chartered Accountant and currently works as Deputy Head of Tax at a large UK consumer goods company. His career has focused on international trade and tax policy, and he hopes to use his knowledge and experience in accountancy and economics to benefit the school. In his spare time, Matt is a keen cyclist and runner. Matt is a Curriculum Link Governor at WPS.
Co-opted Governor
Miss Mann
As well as being a Year 6 teacher, Emma is also English Lead. She has been a WPS Governor since 2016. She also runs the Netball club after school.
Associate Governor
Mr Horton
Tim is an Associate Governor and link Health & Safety Governor.
Co-opted Governor
Mrs Maggs
As well as being a Teacher at WPS, Lauren has been a WPS Governor since 2021. Lauren is currently on maternity leave.
Member
Mrs Engelbrecht
Member
Mrs Stephens
Member
Mr Hackett
Member
Mr Sefton
Member
Dr Mengeaud
Skoleledere har et centralt ansvar for at føre tilsyn med ledelsen og retningen af deres skole og forbedre standarderne.
Mens skolelederen er ansvarlig for den daglige ledelse af skolen, er det styrende organs rolle at yde strategisk ledelse og at fungere som en "kritisk ven", der støtter skolelederens og andre medarbejderes arbejde.
Medlemmerne ervogtere af forvaltningen af trusten med begrænset og distanceret rolle, 'øjne på hænderne væk' og holder administratorerne en gang om året til regnskab for den effektive styring af trusten på den årlige generalforsamling.
Det styrende organ har en rolle i at opstille skolepræstationsmål, beslutte om udgiftsprioriteter, rekruttere personale og overvåge fremskridt.
Guvernører spiller også en formel og uformel rolle i behandlingen af klager fra forældre. Forældre kan kontakte guvernører via Clerk to Governors [clerk@westburyparkschool.co.uk]
Guvernørerne i Westbury Park er dedikerede til deres rolle som at støtte og udfordre personalet for at gøre skolen til det bedste, den kan være for vores børn.
Når man overvejer de færdigheder og den uddannelse, guvernørerne kræver, lægges der særlig vægt på tre strategiske kernefunktioner i Styrelsesrådet:
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At sætte skolens vision, etos og strategiske retning
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Holde skolelederen til regnskab for skolens og dens elevers pædagogiske præstationer
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Overvåge skolens økonomiske resultater og sikre, at dens penge er givet godt ud
Bestyrelsens struktur
For at udfylde rollen efter behov kører vi følgende to underudvalg hvert år:
Ressourcerog revisionsudvalg - med det formål at rådgive Trustees om:
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Monitor, overveje og rådgive tillidsmændene om politikker og praksis relateret til økonomi, lokaler, sundhed og sikkerhed og personaleressourcer;
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holde skolelederen og skolens ledergruppe til regnskab i forhold til ovenstående;
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Spørgsmål relateret til fondens revisionsordninger
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Systemer til intern kontrol og risikostyring
Skoleforbedringsudvalg - med det formål at rådgive tillidsrepræsentanterne om:
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Give strategisk retning for skolens undervisning og læring og fungere som et proaktivt og strategisk organ for undervisning, læring, vurdering og læseplansspørgsmål, herunder kvalitetsforbedring og deling af god praksis;
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Udvikle et formelt program for overvågning og vurdering af skolens undervisning og læring i sammenhæng med skolens femårsplan, skoleudviklingsplan, SEN-handlingsplan, den nationale læseplan og andre retningslinjer fra DfE og lokale myndigheder;
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Accepter fuldt uddelegeret ansvar for udførelsen af følgende pligter og til at rapportere og fremsætte anbefalinger til det styrende organ.
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Overvåge, overveje og rådgive tillidsmændene om politikker og praksis relateret til skoleforbedringer;
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Holde skolelederen og skoleledelsen til regnskab i forhold til ovenstående;
Og to gange om året:
BetaleUdvalg - med det formål at rådgive bestyrelsen om:
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gennemføre lønpolitikken på en retfærdig og objektiv måde og tage hensyn til eventuelle individuelle erklæringer, der måtte blive fremsat i forbindelse med lønbeslutninger
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holde skolelederen og skolens ledelsesteam til regnskab i forhold til ovenstående;
For at se vores finansieringsaftale,
For at se vores vedtægter,
For at se vores delegationsordning
For at se vores tillidsrepræsentant og medlemsliste,
For at se vores seneste interesseregister,
For at se vores guvernørmødedeltagelse for det akademiske år 2021/22,
For at se vores årlige planlægger 2022/23
For at se vores Governor Impact Statement 2020/21