Our Governors

Welcome to the Governors page for St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. Our Governing Body plays a vital role in supporting the school’s vision by ensuring that we provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can flourish.

The Role of the Governing Body

The governing body is responsible for the conduct of St. Andrew’s Church of England Primary School and must promote high standards of educational achievement. It is the school’s accountable body and as such:

provides a strategic view of the school by establishing a vision and setting the purposed and aims of the school within an agreed policy framework. It appoints and performance manages the head teacher, agreeing the school improvement strategy which includes setting statutory targets with supporting budgets and staffing structures
monitors and evaluates the work of the school by reviewing the performance of the head teacher, the effectiveness of the policy framework, progress towards targets and the effectiveness of the school improvement strategy;
signs off the self-evaluation process and responds to school improvement service and Ofsted reports as necessary. In addition it holds the head teacher to account for the performance of the school and ensures that parents are involved, consulted and informed as appropriate, with information to the community being made available as required.

In order to do this, governors need to gain knowledge of how the school operates through training, by attending meetings and by getting to know the school community, for example through a small number of visits to the school during the school day. Governors need to work as a team, under the leadership of the Chair of the Governing Body. All governors at St. Andrew’s Church of England Primary School are required to sign the Code of Practice.

About our Governing Body

The Governing Body at St Andrew’s is made up of dedicated members appointed from various categories, including staff, parents, local authority representatives and foundation governors. Together, they work collaboratively to uphold our school’s values, ensuring that the school continues to be a place where love and care guide every decision.

Terms of Office:

All Governors, except ex-officio members, serve a term of three years, allowing for continuity and fresh perspectives.

Meetings:

The Full Governing Body meets five times annually—September, December, March, May, and July. These meetings focus on strategic leadership and school improvement. Additionally, committees meet in between these dates to focus on key areas including:

Standards
Resources
Finance
Personnel

Pay Review:

The Pay Review Committee convenes each October to ensure fair and transparent staff remuneration in line with Lincolnshire County Council guidelines.

Governing Body Members 2025/2026

Name	Category	Term Ends
Mr M Baker	Headteacher	Ex-officio
Rev A Jenkins	Ex-officio	Ex-officio
Mr N Johnson	Co-opted / Chair	31/08/2027
Mrs L Khan	Co-opted	31/08/2026
Mr J Berry	Co-opted	12/03/2028
Mrs V Majer	Co-opted	12/03/2028
Vacant	Co-opted	—
Vacant	LEA	----
Mrs A Simpson	Foundation Governor	25/06/2026
Vacant	Foundation Governor	—
Mrs L Moseley	Staff Governor	12/02/2028
Mrs S English	Parent Governor	29/09/2027
Mr P Dawson	Parent Governor	01/04/2028
Mrs E Richards	Parent Governor	31/01/2029

Mrs N Durrant serves as our Clerk to the Governing Body.

Our Commitment

The Governors are committed to reflecting our school’s vision and values in all their work. They champion:

A safe and happy school environment where every child is encouraged to be their best through love and service.
High expectations for pupil progress, staff professionalism, and school community conduct.
Inclusion and fairness, ensuring the school meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and those eligible for pupil premium support.
Engagement with parents and the wider community to remain responsive and connected to the people we serve.

By working strategically with the leadership team, our Governors help shape a school culture rooted in the Christian ethos of the school, which underpins all decision-making and strategic oversight.

In Summary

Our Governors are passionate about safeguarding the quality of education and the well-being of every child and staff member at St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School. Their commitment to our vision and values ensures that the school remains a place where every child is inspired to be the very best they can be.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about the people who help lead our school community with dedication and care.