A Warm Welcome from the Governing Body
Thank you for taking an interest in Montrose. Our aim is to create a caring, lively, well structured school where we can all work alongside each other to provide the very best for your children. Education is a two way process which can only be successful with our joint efforts. In our school you will find a range of teaching methods all used to ensure that each child is given the best opportunity to achieve academically whilst also maturing into a thoughtful and considerate individual. Mrs J. Squance, Chair of Governors |
Why do Schools Need Governors?
Every school has a Governing Body to represent the public in the running of schools. School Governors bring perspectives from ordinary life and work with the staff and the Local Authority (LA) to help secure the best possible education for the children in the school. They have important responsibilities like managing the school budget, overseeing the curriculum and appointing staff.
Role of the Governors
The role of a school's governing body is to:
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promote high standards of educational attainment
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set targets for pupil achievement
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take general responsibility for the conduct of the school
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manage the school's budget, including deciding how many staff will work there and their pay
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make sure that the curriculum is balanced and broadly based, in particular that the National Curriculum and religious education are taught, and report on pupils' achievement in National Curriculum assessments and examination results.
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participate in the appointment of senior staff (including appointing the head teacher) and regulate staff conduct and discipline; and
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draw up an action plan after an inspection by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
Governors and their ResponsibilitiesKey: L&M – Leadership and Management, A&T – Achievement and Teaching, B&S – Behaviour and Safety |
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Governor |
Category |
Appointing body |
Start date |
Finish date |
Committees |
Responsibilities |
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Julia Smith |
Clerk (non voting) |
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24/09/19 |
n/a |
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Clerk |
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Jenny Squance |
Co-opted |
Montrose Governors |
05/02/23 |
04/02/27 |
Chair of Achievement and Teaching Leadership and Management Behaviour and Safety |
Chair of Governors, Chair of Achievement and Teaching Commitee, SEND Governor, Head's Performance Review, Looked After Children, Child Protection/Safeguarding, Joint Anti-bullying Lead |
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David Kelly |
Local Authority |
Leicester City Council |
01/01/2022 |
31/12/2025 |
Chair of Leadership and Management Behaviour and Safety |
Vice Chair, Chair of Leadership and Management, Chair of Training and Development, Year 4 Link Governor |
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Andy Owens |
Co Head teacher |
Montrose Governors |
01/01/11 |
n/a |
Leadership and Management Achievement and Teaching Behaviour and Safety |
Head teacher |
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Suzanne Jackson |
Co Head teacher |
Montrose Governors |
28/10/21 |
n/a |
Leadership and Management Behaviour and Safety |
Head teacher |
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Barry Hall |
Co-opted |
Montrose Governors |
05/02/23 |
resigned |
Chair of Behaviour and Safety |
Chair of Behaviour and Safety, Nursery Link Governor |
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David Rhodes |
Staff Governor |
Montrose Governors |
18/5/22 |
17/5/26 |
Leadership and Management Achievement and Teaching Behaviour and Safety |
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Claire Clifton |
Staff Governor |
Montrose Governors |
23/06/22 |
22/06/26 |
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Sarah Barton-Wales |
Parent Governor |
Montrose Parents |
24/01/22 |
23/01/26 |
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Year 2 Link Governor |
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Steph Holyoake |
Co-opted |
Montrose Parents |
08/02/23 |
07/02/27 |
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Reception Class Link Governor |
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Chantelle Gisborne |
Parent Governor |
Montrose Parents |
27/03/22 |
26/03/26 |
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Year 1 Link Governor |
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Craig Harris |
Parent Governor |
Montrose Parents |
24/01/22 |
23/01/26 |
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Year 3 Link Governor |
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Rev. Rowena Bass |
Co-opted |
Montrose Governors |
24/05/22 |
23/05/26 |
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Year 6 Link Governor |
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Alison Varnam |
Parent Governor |
Montrose Parents |
04/10/23 |
03/10/27 |
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Iain Langman |
Co-opted |
Montrose Governors |
01/10/18 |
10/10/22 |
Behaviour and Safety |
Year 5 Link Governor |
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Harriet Lewin |
Parent Governor |
Montrose Parents |
10/02/22 |
resigned |
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Register of Governors' Interests |
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Name of Governor |
Relevant Business Interests |
Any other Educational Establishments Governed |
Relationships with the School Staff including Spouses, Partners and Relatives |
Jenny Squance |
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none |
Grandchild attends the school |
David Kelly |
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none |
Wife teaches at the school |
Andy Owens |
Employed by Leicester City Council |
none |
none |
Suzanne Jackson |
Employed by Leicester City Council |
none |
none |
Barry Hall |
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none |
Daughter is a teacher at the school |
David Rhodes |
Employed by Leicester City Council |
none |
none |
Steph Holyoake |
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Child attends the school |
Chantelle Gisborne |
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Child attends the school |
Sarah Barton-Wales |
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Children attends the school |
Craig Harris |
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Child attends the school |
Rev. Rowena Bass |
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Granby Primary School |
none |
Attendance Record
Wigston Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire
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office@montrose.leicester.sch.uk