Gobernadores
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.
Parent Governor
Mrs Ridsdale
Georgina has been a Governor at WPS since 2019. She has ? children at our school. Georgina is currently a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for the Bar Training Course at UWE. She teaches civil litigation and advocacy to students training to be barristers. As well as being a qualified solicitor, Georgina is a trained mediator, holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education teaching and learning and is a consultant for the Bar Standards Board. Georgina brings her experience of managing timetables, students, staff, assessments, planning as well as student experiences to our governing Body. Georgina is a SEND, PP and CiC Link Governor at WPS.
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 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.
Associate Governor
Mr Horton
Tim is an Associate Governor and link Health & Safety Governor.
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
Mrs Maggs
As well as being a Teacher at WPS, Lauren has been a WPS Governor since 2021. Lauren is currently on maternity leave.
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.
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
Mrs Engelbrecht
Member
Mrs Stephens
Member
Mr Hackett
Member
Mr Sefton
Member
Dr Mengeaud
Los directores escolares tienen la responsabilidad central de supervisar el liderazgo y la dirección de su escuela y mejorar los estándares.
Si bien el director es responsable de la gestión diaria de la escuela, el papel del Consejo de Administración es proporcionar liderazgo estratégico y actuar como un "amigo crítico", apoyando el trabajo del director y del resto del personal.
Los miembros son losguardianes del gobierno del fideicomiso con un papel limitado y distanciado, 'ojos en las manos fuera' y están pidiendo una vez al año a los fideicomisarios que rindan cuentas del gobierno efectivo del fideicomiso en la reunión general anual (AGM).
El Consejo de Administración tiene un papel en el establecimiento de objetivos de rendimiento escolar, la decisión sobre las prioridades de gasto, la contratación de personal y el seguimiento del progreso.
Los gobernadores también desempeñan un papel formal e informal en el manejo de las quejas de los padres. Los padres pueden comunicarse con los gobernadores a través de Clerk to Governors [clerk@westburyparkschool.co.uk]
Los gobernadores de Westbury Park están dedicados a su papel de apoyar y desafiar al personal para que la escuela sea lo mejor posible para nuestros niños.
Al considerar las habilidades y la capacitación que requieren los Gobernadores, se presta especial atención a tres funciones estratégicas centrales de la Junta de Gobernadores:
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Establecer la visión, el ethos y la dirección estratégica de la escuela
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Hacer que el director rinda cuentas por el desempeño educativo de la escuela y sus alumnos
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Supervisar el desempeño financiero de la escuela y asegurarse de que su dinero se gaste bien
Estructura de la Junta
Para cumplir con el rol según sea necesario, estamos ejecutando los siguientes dos subcomités trimestralmente:
Recursosy Comité de Auditoría - con el propósito de asesorar a los Patronos en:
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Supervisar, considerar y asesorar a los Fideicomisarios sobre políticas y prácticas relacionadas con finanzas, locales, salud y seguridad y recursos de personal;
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hacer que el director y el equipo de liderazgo de la escuela rindan cuentas sobre asuntos relacionados con lo anterior;
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Cuestiones relacionadas con los arreglos de auditoría del Fideicomiso
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Sistemas de control interno y gestión de riesgos
Comité de Mejoramiento Escolar - con el propósito de asesorar a los Síndicos en:
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Proporcionar una dirección estratégica para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de la Escuela y actuar como un organismo proactivo y estratégico para los asuntos de enseñanza, aprendizaje, evaluación y currículo, incluida la mejora de la calidad y el intercambio de buenas prácticas;
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Desarrollar un programa formal de seguimiento y evaluación de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de la Escuela, en el contexto del Plan Quinquenal de la Escuela, el Plan de Desarrollo Escolar, el Plan de Acción del SEN, el Currículo Nacional y otras directrices del DfE y de las Autoridades Locales;
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Aceptar responsabilidades totalmente delegadas para el desempeño de los siguientes deberes e informar y hacer recomendaciones al Órgano de Gobierno.
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Supervisar, considerar y asesorar a los Fideicomisarios sobre políticas y prácticas relacionadas con la mejora escolar;
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Hacer que el director y el equipo de liderazgo de la escuela rindan cuentas sobre asuntos relacionados con lo anterior;
Y dos veces al año:
PagarComité - con el propósito de asesorar a los Patronos sobre:
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implementar la política de pago de manera justa y objetiva y considerar cualquier representación individual que pueda hacerse con respecto a las decisiones de pago
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hacer que el director y el equipo de liderazgo de la escuela rindan cuentas sobre asuntos relacionados con lo anterior;
Para ver nuestro acuerdo de financiación,
Para ver nuestros estatutos,
Para ver nuestro Esquema de Delegación
Para ver nuestra lista de fideicomisarios y miembros,
Para ver nuestro último Registro de Intereses,
Para ver la asistencia a la reunión de nuestro gobernador para el año académico 2021/22,
Para ver nuestro Planificador Anual 2022/23
Para ver nuestra Declaración de impacto del gobernador 2020/21